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Meet Veteran Kenyan Radio Journalist Now Promoting Devotion to the Holy Eucharist
Ciku Muiruri was a household name when her program “Busted” that exposed cheating spouses on Kenya’s Classic FM got everyone hooked. Those who were caught on the wrong side of “Busted” blamed Ciku for their broken marriages while their partners thanked her for opening their eyes to the deception of their spouses.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop in Madagascar, Auxiliary Bishop in Tanzania
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Jean Claude Rakotoarisoa as the Local Ordinary for Miarinarivo Diocese in Madagascar, and Mons. Godfrey Jackson Mwasekaga as the Auxiliary Bishop for Tanzania’s Mbeya Archdiocese.
Gabon’s Gloom Following 2023 Coup has Disappeared: Catholic Bishop
The gloomy mood that had engulfed Gabon following the August last year’s military coup that had President Ali Bongo ousted from power has disappeared, a Catholic Bishop in the Central African nation has said.
Bishop in Zambia Decries Subversion of “original intentions” of International Women’s Day
Bishop Patrick Chilekwa Chisanga of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has decried the undermining of the International Women’s Day (IWD) through the fostering of an agenda that hardly augurs well for women as the initiators of the commemoration wanted.
Initiate Canonization of “German martyrs”: Official of German Bishops to Church in Africa
A representative of the German Catholic Bishops' Conference for the Martyrology of the 20th Century has challenged Church leaders in Africa to initiate canonization processes for the “German martyrs, who were violently killed” in various African countries.
Pope Francis Appoints South African Scientist to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Batmanathan Dayanand Reddy, a South African scientist, has been appointed as an ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
Religious Leaders in Benin Urge Citizens to Remain Calm amid Contested Electoral Code
Religious leaders in Benin have urged citizens in the West African nation to remain calm following the country’s disputed parliamentary review of certain provisions of the electoral code as requested by the constitutional court on January 4.
Women “forced to hate motherhood, life”: Angolan Bishop on International Women’s Day
On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, a Catholic Bishop in Angola has lamented the forcing of women into “modern” thinking patterns and identities that foster hatred of motherhood, life, and family.
"God never tires of forgiving": Pope Francis Hears Confessions at Roman Parish
On Friday evening Pope Francis traveled out of the Vatican to hear confessions and preside over a penitential service at St. Pius V Parish in Rome.
Catholic Youths in Nigeria Launch “Pad a Girl Child” Initiative for Vulnerable Girls
The Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON) in the Archdiocese of Abuja is providing basic hygiene products to vulnerable girls in an initiative the Catholic entity has dubbed “Pad a Girl Child”.
Christian Professionals in Africa Hail Women for Strengthening Family Unit
Christian Professionals in Africa have recognized the “profound impact” of women in society, especially their role in instilling values in their families.
International Women’s Day: Archbishop in Chad Calls for “respect” for Women
Ahead of the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, the Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has called for respect and consideration for women in Church and society.
“Keep the flame of independence burning”: SECAM President to Ghanaians
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has encouraged the people of God in Ghana to keep the flame of their independence alive for the dignity of all African people.
Congolese Community in Rome Organizes March to St. Peter’s Square for Peace in DRC
The Congolese Chaplaincy in Rome has announced a Eucharistic Celebration and a march for peace amid persistent violence in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Call for Concerted Effort in Fighting Malaria
Religious leaders under the auspices of the Nigerian Interfaith Action Association (NIFAA) are calling for concerted efforts in generating funds towards fighting malaria in the West African country.
Ghanaian Priest Says Hostilities among Christians Pushing “others” away from Church
The National Chaplain of the Inter-Tertiary Institutions Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ITI-CCR) in Ghana has cautioned against hostile attitudes among some people of God in the West African nation, which he said has pushed others away from the Church.
Religious Leaders in Kenya Concerned about Protracted Conflicts among Politicians
A section of religious leaders in Kenya have expressed concern about the recurring public conflicts between Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) and other political leaders.
First Cardinal in Angola Lauded for “wisdom, richness of life”
Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese has, on his 99th birth anniversary, been lauded for exercising much wisdom and richness of life in his ministry.
Newly Inaugurated Laudato Si University in Burundi to “build a prosperous society”: Bishop
The Bishop of Burundi’s Bururi Diocese is upbeat about the Diocese’s newly inaugurated Laudato Si-Palms University, and hopes that the institution will contribute to the country’s prosperity.
Nigerians Displaced by Terrorism Seek Catholic Archbishop’s Help to Rebuild Lives
Catholics residing in pastoral areas created by Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja after they were displaced by Boko Haram Insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country have appealed for support, through the Archbishop, to rebuild their lives.
