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Catholic Priest Treks for Miles to Distribute Food to DR Congo’s Needy Families
Elderly women in impoverished communities served by St. Francis of Paola Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had a reason to smile during the period preceding Easter after receiving food from an initiative of the Parish.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Cautions Clergy against “mediocrity”
The Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese has cautioned priests in the country against offering mediocre services to the people, noting that “playing small” degrades their priesthood.
Pope Francis Transfers Catholic Bishop from Algerian Diocese to Tunisian Archdiocese
Pope Francis has transferred the Bishop who has been serving as Local Ordinary of Constantine-Hippone Diocese in Algeria to shepherd Tunis Archdiocese in the North African nation of Tunisia.
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Appeal for Food Aid amid Prolonged Drought
Catholic Bishops in the drought-stricken Zimbabwe are calling for concerted efforts to provide food to people who are starving.
Angola Still Struggling to Heal after 2002 Civil War: Catholic Archbishop
There is still a lot of work to be done for Angola to achieve true reconciliation, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo has said, noting that the southern African country is yet to heal over 20 years after the country’s civil war.
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Call for Transparency in Voter Registration
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have called for transparency and integrity in the ongoing voter registration process in the Southern African nation.
“Don’t shut your eyes” to Needs of People with Disabilities: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Persons “with means”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the people of God in his Metropolitan See not to be indifferent to the plight of persons living with disabilities.
Catholic Archdiocese in Ghana Seeking to Incorporate Schools as Parish Outstations
An Auxiliary Bishop for Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has disclosed plans to incorporate learning institutions as outstations for parishes in the Archdiocese to take care of the pastoral needs of school going children.
May God “comfort you all at this time of mourning”: Church Leaders in South Africa to Botswana after Easter Accident
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have condoled with the people of God in Botswana following the fatal Easter holiday bus crash that killed 45 Batswana Easter pilgrims, an eight-year-old girl being the only survivor.
“Profound opportunity”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Calls for Interfaith Dialogue as Easter Coincides with Ramadan
Christians celebrating Easter and Muslims living the Holy Month of Ramadan in Nigeria have been urged to embrace the season as a “profound opportunity” to set aside their differences and realize “greater harmony and cooperation”.
Africa’s Christian Professionals Wish Senegal’s New President “God’s wisdom, grace, guidance”
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are wishing Senegal’s new President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye God’s graces and wisdom.
Use Easter Season to Farm “even if in bags”, Cardinal in Nigeria Says Following Resumption of Rains in His Diocese
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, is urging the people of God in his Episcopal See to take advantage of the start of the rainy season to practice farming during the Easter period.
Easter Hope Should “spur us on to show compassion, solidarity” to the Needy: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster the virtue of compassion and ensure fraternity with each other, inspired by the hope that characterizes the Easter Season.
Celebrating Easter Marked by Realizing “new bridges in the relationship between people”: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Bishop Firmino David of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Sumbe has highlighted the symbol of light as important during the Easter Season, and said that celebrating the risen Lord is about the fostering of good relationships.
“Nigeria will be great again”, Catholic Bishop in Easter Messages, Urges Government to Take “path of national healing”
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the West African nation.
Easter Message: Cardinal Ambongo Decries Insecurity, Says DR Congo “seriously ill, almost in a comatose state”
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has decried the persistent security challenge in country, and described the Central African nation as “seriously ill” and in coma.
Amid Multiple Crimes, Let’s Assimilate Easter’s “enduring message of peace”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
Even with the reality of “violent crimes” in Nigeria, Christians in the West African nation need to live in peace, which is the “enduring message” of Easter, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has said.
Easter Season Opportunity to “break down barriers of sin, structures of evil”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
The period of Easter provides Christians an opportunity to deal with structures that contribute to sin and evil, Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has said.
Let’s Strive for “well-formed will, after the example of Christ”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan in 2024 Easter Message
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has emphasized the need to look to Jesus Christ for inspiration in determining the directions of our respective lives through our wills.
Prayer Appeal Following Death of Catholic Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese in CAR on Easter Sunday
Prayers are being sought for the repose of the soul of the Local Ordinary of Kaga-Bandoro Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) who died on Easter Sunday 2024 at the age of 72.
