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A road leading to Macomia, a district experiencing insurgency in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado. Credit: Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI)

Military in Mozambique Blocking Civilians “from fleeing” Insurgency: Catholic Peace Entity

Jan 18, 2024

Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), has appealed to troops fighting insurgents in Northern Mozambique to allow those affected by the violence to flee and seek safety elsewhere.

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Suicide Bombing Near Abandoned Catholic Cathedral in Somalia Kills Three

Jan 18, 2024

Three people were killed following a suicide bombing that occurred near an abandoned Catholic Cathedral in Mogadishu in Somalia, the former Apostolic Administrator of Mogadishu Diocese has confirmed.

Bishop Anselm Umoren, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja wit the 14 Deacons he ordained on 14 January 2024. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

“Avoid every form of immorality”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Newly Ordained Deacons

Jan 18, 2024

Bishop Anselm Umoren, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria, has urged the new Deacons he ordained on January 14 to shun immorality in all its forms.

Credit: Archdiocese of Owerri

Nigeria Bishops Call for Prudent Division of Land amid Rapid Urbanization

Jan 18, 2024

Bishops of Nigeria’s Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have called for wisdom in the way land is sold and shared in the country, expressing concern that urbanization and the quest for development are increasing pressure on land inheritance in the West African country. 

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Expresses Solidarity with, Support for Cyclone Victims

Jan 18, 2024

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his solidarity with and support for victims of Cyclone Belal that hit the Indian Ocean Island nation on Monday, January 15.

Members of the Regional Episcopal Conferences of North Africa (CERNA). Credit: Rabat Archdiocese

Subject Fiducia Supplicans to “calm” Analysis in Ongoing Synod: North Africa Bishops

Jan 17, 2024

There is need to subject Fiducia Supplicans (FS) that permits members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” to the ongoing Synod on Synodality that Pope Francis extended to 2024, Catholic Bishops in North Africa have said. 

The 26 February 2023 desecration at Mary Queen of Peace Cathedral of Tanzania’s Geita Diocese. Credit: Geita Diocese

Desecrator of Catholic Cathedral in Tanzania Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Jan 17, 2024

A Court in Tanzania has sentenced Elpidius Edward to three years in prison for the 26 February 2023 desecration of Mary Queen of Peace Cathedral of Tanzania’s Geita Diocese. 

Late Fr. Jorge Luis Rodríguez Baquero, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M) in Angola. Credit: Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M

Catholic Missionary Priest in Angola Eulogized for Witnessing “God’s love for the poor”

Jan 17, 2024

Fr. Jorge Luis Rodríguez Baquero, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M) in Angola, who died in a January 14 road accident has been eulogized as a witness to the love of God for the marginalized.

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Pope Francis Appoints Two New Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in DR Congo

Jan 17, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi and Mons. Désiré Lenge Mukwenye Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Wamba and Kilwa-Kasenga respectively.

Logo of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania. Credit: Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM)

Humility, Patience among Virtues behind Success of Universities: Bishop in Tanzania

Jan 17, 2024

At the launch of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania, Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala of the country’s Geita Diocese has highlighted virtues needed for the success of the institution of higher learning. 

Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Malawi. Credit: ECM

Bishops in Malawi Confirm Appointment of National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies

Jan 17, 2024

Bishops in Malawi have confirmed the appointment of Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya as the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) by the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.

General Brice Oligui Nguema with members of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon (CEG) during the 15 January 2024 audience. Credit: Presidency of Gabon

In Audience with Gabon’s President, Bishops Appeal for Values “dear to our country”

Jan 17, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Gabon have appealed for the fostering of values that are “dear to” the West African nation during their meeting with the country’s Transitional President, General Brice Oligui Nguema.

Sr. Orla Treacy, IBVM (front center) along with other pilgrims during the seven-day pilgrimage for peace from Rumbek to Tonj. Credit: Good News Radio/Rumbek Diocese

Pilgrim Shares Moving Encounter with South Sudanese Communities Crying Out for Peace

Jan 16, 2024

A woman who knelt by the roadside with her children, praying for peace as pilgrims from South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek passed by was a sight to behold for the pilgrims who kept reflecting on the incident though their journey to Tonj, about 125 kilometers away.

Fr. Théophile Akoha, Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou. Credit: Archdiocese of Cotonou

Catholic Archdiocese in Benin Aims for “ecological conversion” in “Green Church Program”

Jan 16, 2024

Benin’s Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou is aiming to achieve “ecological conversion” through an initiative dubbed “Green Church Program”, an official in the Archdiocese has said. 

Sr. Mary Margaret Osebe Oyieko. Credit: Capuchin TV

Evangelical Counsels “very important” for Religious: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Nuns

Jan 16, 2024

The Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, are at the heart of Religious Life, the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Kisii Catholic Diocese has said.

Bishop Eusebio Samwel Kyando of Tanzania's Njombe Diocese. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Foster Intergenerational Unity: Cardinal in Tanzania to New Bishop at Consecration

Jan 16, 2024

Polycarp Cardinal Pengo of Tanzania has urged the new Catholic Bishop of the East African country’s Njombe Diocese to prioritize the fostering of intergenerational unity in his Episcopal Ministry. 

A group of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, where 200 people were killed over Christmas. Credit: ACN

Catholic Charity Raises £200k in Two Months to Support Suffering Christians in Africa

Jan 16, 2024

The “£100k4Africa” challenge that the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) UK, launched during last year’s #RedWednesday initiatives to support persecuted Christians in Africa has raised £200,000.

Ann Kioko, Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa. Credit: Ann Kioko

“Ill-advised”: Catholic Activist on Proposed Ban of Teenage Mothers from Kenyan Schools

Jan 16, 2024

The Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa has faulted a Governor's proposal to ban pregnant teens in Kenya from continuing their studies. 

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna with the new Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Nhamatand Parish of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese, Fr. António Ticaqui Augusto. Credit: Beira Archdiocese

Foster Communion with Faithful: Archbishop to Newly Installed Parish Priest in Mozambique

Jan 16, 2024

The new Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Nhamatand Parish of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese has been encouraged to foster communion with the people of God under his pastoral care.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: LANOCA

Catholic Bishops in CAR Denounce “sterile rivalry between Clerics and Laity”

Jan 16, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have denounced the differences and competition between members of the Clergy and the Laity in the country and are calling for “co-responsibility” in the mission of the Church.