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Late  Br. Godwin Eze. Credit: Benedictine Monastery, Eruku

Plans Underway for Funeral of Murdered Nigerian Monk as Search for Body Hits a Snag

Oct 30, 2023

Monks at the Benedictine Monastery, Eruku in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin are planning for the funeral ceremony of their confrere, Br. Godwin Eze, after those who set out to search for the murdered monk’s body encountered obstacles.

Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe, the Parish Priest of St. Ann's Parish of Wukari Diocese located in Nigeria’s Taraba State was kidnapped from the Parish rectory at midnight. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Wukari

Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Sunday Attack on Nigerian Parish, Diocese Appeals for Prayers

Oct 30, 2023

The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the safe release of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was kidnapped by “unknown people” on Sunday, October 29.

Taraba State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria. Credit: CAN

Christian Leaders in Nigeria Appeal for an End to Frequent Kidnappings, Insecurity

Oct 30, 2023

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Taraba State have called for an end to cases of kidnappings and insecurity in the State.

Bishop Charles Kasonde during the 42nd graduation ceremony at the main campus of CUEA in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. Credit: CUEA

Stand for Truth, Faith, Service: Chancellor to Kenya-based Catholic University Graduands

Oct 29, 2023

The Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has challenged graduands at a Kenya-based regional institution of higher learning to be proponents of truth, “always” standing for their faith and living a life of service.

Logo of Caritas Sierra Leone. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Caritas Freetown Urges Government to Act on Rampant Use of Illicit “kush” Drug

Oct 29, 2023

Caritas Freetown, the humanitarian and development arm of the Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone, is urging the government of the West African nation to “take immediate action” to end the use of a cheap and dangerous drug known as kush, Church entity says has become widespread among the youth.

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: CENI

Publish Voter Register “as soon as possible”: Church Leaders in DR Congo to Electoral Body

Oct 29, 2023

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to publish the voter registers “as soon as possible” ahead of general elections slated for December 20.

Bishops process into St. Peter's Basilica for the closing Mass of the first assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 29, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis at Synod Closing Mass: To Reform the Church, Adore God and Love Others

Oct 29, 2023

At the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass, Pope Francis said that God’s love cannot be confined “to our own agenda” and that those who truly want to reform the Catholic Church should follow Jesus’ greatest commandment: to adore God and love others with his love.

A screenshot of Archbishop Timothy Paul Broglio during the Wednesday, October 25 briefing in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

American Delegate at Synod on Synodality Shares “African wisdom” on War

Oct 27, 2023

Archbishop Timothy Paul Broglio, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) who is participating in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality in Rome has reminisced about serving in Ivory Coast, and the lesson he learnt in Africa about war.

High School students in Malawi. Credit: Human Life International (HLI) Malawi

Win for Pro-Lifers as Students Drive Off Contraceptive Advocates from Malawian School

Oct 27, 2023

Human Life International (HLI) Malawi, a leading Catholic pro-life entity in the Southeast African nation, has hailed students in the country for openly rejecting advances of an organization that sought to promote the use of contraceptives in their school.

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

Armed Men Disrupt Peace Concert in Mauritius, Catholic Bishop Condemns the “intimidation”

Oct 27, 2023

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius has condemned the “scene of intimidation” that was witnessed at a peace concert in the Indian Ocean Island nation when armed men disrupted the planned ending of the event held at La Citadelle.

An agricultural course for single mothers at Don Bosco Muhazi. Credit: Salesian Missions

Single Mothers in Rwanda among “most vulnerable” Beneficiaries of Salesian Initiatives

Oct 27, 2023

Single mothers in Rwanda are among the “most vulnerable” beneficiaries of the initiatives that members of the Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are undertaking in view of empowering the needy.

Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau speaking during the inauguration of a renovated Maternity Ward at Wau Teaching Hospital (WTH) on Wednesday, October, 25. Credit: Sarah Cleto Rial Governor Western Bahr el Ghazal State/Facebook

Fostering “good health” Part of Evangelization Mission: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan

Oct 27, 2023

Promoting “good health” is part of the evangelization mission, Bishop Matthew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has said.

Delegates at the Synod on Synodality will vote on the assembly's synthesis report on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. | Vatican News

Synod on Synodality: Anticipation and Tensions Brew Ahead of Synthesis Report Release

Oct 27, 2023

A summary report of this month’s synodal assembly in Rome is nearing finalization — with both anticipation and apprehension mounting over what the critical document might contain. 

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Catholic Archdiocese in CAR Issues Directives for Prayer Vigil, Day of Fasting for Peace

Oct 27, 2023

In response to Pope Francis’ appeal for a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world, the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has issued directives to guide the faithful during the Friday, October 27 initiative.

Dr. Norah Nonterah, a Synod on Synodality delegate from Ghana during the Wednesday, October 25 press briefing by Synod delegates. Cerdit: Vatican Media

“I felt listened to”, African Lay Woman Shares Experience at Synod on Synodality in Rome

Oct 26, 2023

Dr. Norah Nonterah, a Synod on Synodality delegate from Ghana, is representing several of what she describes as “existential peripheries” at the ongoing meeting of Bishops in Rome.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga during the Wednesday, October 25 press briefing by Synod delegates. Credit: Vatican Media

Women at Core of Church Governance in CAR: Cardinal

Oct 26, 2023

Though not officially constituted in the ranks of the Catholic Church, women in the Central African Republic (CAR) play a significant role in the affairs of the Church in the country, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga, the Archbishop of Bangui has said.

Staff of Paulines Publications Africa at the October Book Fair in Frankfurt Germany. Credit: Daughters of St. Paul

“Ancient styles”: Paulines Publications Official on Why Africa Lags Behind in Publishing

Oct 26, 2023

Publishing is evolving, and African authors and publishers must embrace global trends to hack it on the international market, the Directress of Paulines Publications Africa (PPA), Sr. Praxides Nafula, who participated in the October 18-22 Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, has said.

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Religious in Ghana Express Solidarity with Victims of Flooding from Dam Spillage

Oct 26, 2023

The Conference of Major Superiors of Religious - Ghana (CMSR-Gh) has expressed "solidarity and proximity" with victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage flood. 

Coal Miners, South Africa. Credit: SACBC Commission for Justice and Peace

Bishops in Southern Africa File Lawsuit against International Mining Company

Oct 26, 2023

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have, through their Justice and Peace Commission (JPC), launched a class action lawsuit against the Anglo American Group, seeking recourse for sick miners and families of workers who died after contracting pneumoconiosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of Pretoria Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

“We differ but still embrace each other”: South African Synod on Synodality Delegate

Oct 25, 2023

The ongoing Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome are not free of disagreements, the Archbishop of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese, who is participating in October 4-29 meeting in Rome has said.