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Archbishop in South Africa Prohibits Use of Parish Venues as Political Campaign Forums
Archbishop Siegried Mandla Jwara of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has prohibited the use of Parish venues in his Metropolitan See as political campaign forums.
Diocesan Pastoral Council in Cameroon Lauds Bishop for Focusing on Growth amid Attacks
Social media attacks have trailed the leadership of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi from the time he ascended to the helm of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019. Bishop Bibi has, however, chosen to look the other way and focus on development of his Episcopal See, members of the Diocese’s Pastoral Council have said.
Elderly Couple in Nigeria Lauded for “uncommon faith in the Eucharist” at Wedding
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has praised an elderly Catholic couple who he joined in Holy Matrimony for exhibiting immense faith in the Eucharist.
Groundbreaking Biographies of “German martyrs”, Who Were “violently killed” in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Germany have compiled biographies of over 30 German “martyrs”, who were reportedly “victims of violence in Africa” to ensure that their testimonies are not lost.
In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Lawmakers in Ghana have passed a new bill that makes identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer or Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) illegal.
Cardinal Ambongo Decries “shameless predation” of DR Congo’s Resources by Neighbours
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has condemned countries that neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for working in cahoots with multinationals to rob the country of its natural resources.
“Claretian presence is growing everyday in Africa”: Superior on Fruits of Annual Assembly
The President of the Conference of African Claretians (ACLA) has said the presence of members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF), also known as Claretians, in Africa is growing daily.
Caritas Calls for “swift” Measures to Protect Zambians from Drought Devastation
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to put in place “swift and effective” measures to protect the livelihoods of the people of God affected by ongoing drought in the country.
Catholic Entity in Eswatini Lauds King's Speech on National Issues
King Mswati III’s February 9 speech was not only well written and enticing to listen, but also touched on national issues, a sign that the monarch is alive to the impediments in the country, the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Diocesan Administrator of Monrovia Archdiocese in Liberia Archbishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia in Liberia as the Local Ordinary of the same Metropolitan See that became vacant in June 2021 following the retirement of Archbishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler.
South Sudan’s “volatile security situation” Impeding Strategic Church Programs: Cardinal
Security challenges in parts of South Sudan are impeding the implementation of activities outlined in the strategic plan of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, the Local Ordinary of the country’s only Metropolitan See has said.
Pope Francis Invokes Blessed Mary’s “consolation” for Victims of Cameroon’s Attack
Pope Francis has implored for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “strength and consolation” for the victims of the February 11 bomb attack on Nkambe town in Cameroon that reportedly led to the death of at least one person, injuring dozens.
Ghanaian Vatican Official Urges New Priests in Cameroon to “cultivate” Eucharistic Spirit
The Chancellor of the Roman Curia, Ghanaian-born Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson, has called upon the five newly ordained Priests for the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon to nurture the spirit of the Holy Eucharist in their Priestly ministry.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of March
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for the martyrs of our day and witnesses to Christ.
Weekend of Gloom as Catholics Killed in Burkina Faso, Monks Abducted in Ethiopia
Christians in multiple countries experienced what has been described as “a dark weekend” of persecution towards Sunday, February 25, with dozens of killings occurring in Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.
Malawi Government Acknowledges Receipt of Catholic Bishops’ Criticism “with appreciation”
The Government of Malawi has acknowledged receipt of the pastoral letter of the Catholic Bishops in the country faulting it for failing Malawians in a spirit of thankfulness and understanding.
“Having sleepless nights”: Archbishop in Sierra Leone Concerned about Empty Confessionals
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has raised concern about the people’s growing lack of interest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in his Metropolitan See, saying that the trend is giving him sleepless nights.
Nuncio Urges New Archbishop in Congo Brazzaville to Be “animated by a deep spirituality”
The representative of the Holy Father in the Republic of Congo, also known as Congo Brazzaville, has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop for the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire to strive to manifest “a deep spirituality” in his Episcopal Ministry.
Catholic Archbishop Decries “inhuman” Trends in Angolan Society, Urges Compassion
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has bemoaned the fostering of “inhuman” tendencies in the Southern African nation.
National Solidarity Week in Angola: Caritas Reaching Out to “people in need”
Caritas Angola, the development and humanitarian arm of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), has launched the 2024 National Solidarity Week with calls on the people of God in the Southern African nation to support the needy in their midst.
