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“Baffled by what's going on”: Archbishop in Senegal on Postponing General Elections
The decision to postpone the general elections in Senegal, previously scheduled to take place on February 25, is difficult to comprehend, Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of the country’s Dakar Archdiocese has said.
Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Burkina Faso Ends with Turn to Mother Mary for “gift of peace”
The 28th annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in Burkina Faso’s Ouagadougou Archdiocese has concluded with a call to turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for peace in the West African nation.
Let’s Not Allow Recurrent Challenges to “extinguish our hopes”: Archbishop to Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against despair amid recurrent challenges in the country.
Catholic Bishop Decries Illegal Immigration, Says “a threat to Angola’s sovereignty”
Illegal immigration in the Southern African nation of Angola has the potentiality of disrupting the ability of the country to govern itself, Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of Cabinda Diocese has said.
“Be faithful to peace agreement”: Vatican Cardinal to South Sudanese ahead of Elections
The people of God in South Sudan are at a “critical moment” in their political life as the world’s newest and youngest nation prepares for general elections currently scheduled for December 2024, a Vatican-based Cardinal visiting the country has said.
Be Proactive, Engage “better equipped Personnel”: Bishops in Jos Province to Nigeria Gov’t
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ecclesiastical Province of Jos are urging the West African nation’s government to be proactive in its administrative approaches.
World Day for Consecrated Life: Bishop in South Sudan Calls for “pilgrims of hope, peace”
Bishop Christian Carlassare of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek has underscored the need for “pilgrims of hope and peace” in the East-Central African nation, which is reeling from years of violent conflicts.
My Visit “another sign” of Church’s Solidarity in South Sudan’s Quest for Peace: Cardinal
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD), who arrived in South Sudan on Saturday, February 3 for his eight-day pastoral trip has described his visit as an additional demonstration of the solidarity of the Catholic Church, and that of the Holy Father, with South Sudanese in their search for lasting peace.
Vatican Cardinal Visiting Africa Invites Consecrated Persons to Renewed “missionary zeal”
Michael Cardinal Czerny, who is the helm of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has invited the Consecrated in Africa to rekindle their zeal for evangelization as the Church marks the annual World Day for Consecrated Life.
Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria, Order Appeals for Their Safety, Release
A Religious Missionary Order in Nigeria is appealing for the safety and release of two members, who were abducted from their Rectory in a Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on Thursday, February 1.
One Year On, Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Highlights “fruits” of First-ever Papal Visit
One year since the first-ever Papal visit to South Sudan, the representative of the Holy Father in the East-Central African nation has highlighted the benefits of the 3-5 February 2023 Ecumenical Visit, which Pope Francis undertook alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields.
Use of Contraceptives “partly” Behind Africa’s Declining Birth Rate: Kenyan NFP Trainer
The use of contraceptives is “partly” behind the reported birth rate reduction in Africa, a Natural Family Planning (NFP) trainer in Kenya has said.
“True religion must be about peace”: Nigerian Cardinal Says, Decries Religious Fanaticism
True religion fosters good relationships and peaceful coexistence among people, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Newly Consecrated Bishop in Nigeria Urged to Preserve His “sheep from ravaging wolves”
The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese has been urged to prioritize the sustainability of the Christian faith of the people of God under his pastoral care, in the example and command of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Vatican Cardinal “to renew” Pope’s Peace Message in Pastoral Trip to South Sudan
The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) is “to renew” the Holy Father’s peace message during his eight-day pastoral visit to South Sudan scheduled to begin on Friday, February 2.
“Very unfortunate”: Archbishop on Gas Explosion in Kenya, 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured
The Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi in Kenya has described as “very unfortunate” the gas explosion that occurred on Thursday, February 1 night in Nairobi’s Eastlands area of Embakasi, resulting in the death of at least three people.
“Let love be guiding virtue in all we do”: Nigerian Archbishop to the Consecrated
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has urged women and men Religious to found their lives and ministry on the virtue of love, in compliance with the teaching and life of St. Paul, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Francis of Assisi, among others.
“Good relations” among Highlights of Pope Francis and São Toméan Prime Minister Encounter
The fostering of “good relations” between the Vatican and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe was one of the highlights of the Thursday, February 1 meeting of the heads of the two States.
“Exceptional religious leader”: President of Nigeria Extols Cardinal on His Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has acclaimed John Cardinal Onaiyekan for his “exceptional” leadership traits, underscoring the Cardinal’s prophetic stance against injustice efforts in fighting for the oppressed and peacebuilding in the West African nation on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Decry “persistent, well-funded attempts” to Legalize LGBTQ
Representatives of faith-based entities in Kenya have, in a petition, deed “persistent and well-financede attempts” to to legalize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) practices in the East African nation.
