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Amid Insecurity in Burkina Faso, Christians “live their faith, whatever the cost”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop serving in Burkina Faso has, in an interview, acknowledged the faith, the “perseverance and resilience” of the people of God in the West African nation amid threats of insecurity arising from the Sahel crisis.
Unite, Act to Free Leah Sharibu: Nigerian Christian Leader to International Community
On the third anniversary of the abduction of the Nigerian Christian schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, a Christian leader in the West African nation has appealed for “intentional concerted efforts” across borders to demand for her release.
International Catholic Charity Targets Institutions Dedicated to St. Joseph in Latest Aid
The Catholic charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has announced a number of projects in Catholic Dioceses around the world that have received a boost, including those in Africa, that are under the patronage of St. Joseph.
Church in Mali Recounts “beautiful” Apostolate of Colombian Nun Abducted Four Years Ago
The Catholic Church is praying for the safe release of a Colombian nun who was abducted by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda four years ago, leaving behind what has been described as a “beautiful, wonderful project” that sought to increase literacy among women in the West African country.
Nuns in Remote Parts of Nigeria Receive Boost from International Charity Organization
Members of the Congregation of Our Lady Star of the Sea serving in Nigeria’s Apostolic Vicariate of Bomadi situated South of the West African country have received a financial boost from the international charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International to continue their apostolate in the mission characterized with hardship.
Our Priests and Nuns are Not for Sale, Nigerian Archbishop on Increased Kidnappings
The Catholic Church in Nigeria is not paying ransom for any Priest, Religious Sister, Catechists or any other Church leader who is kidnapped by Boko Haram and other groups that target Christians, a Prelate in the West African country has said.
International Catholic Entity Struggling to Access War Victims in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
The Catholic Pontifical Organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is experiencing difficulties delivering aid to victims of the ongoing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the leadership of the charity has said and appealed to authorities in the Horn of Africa country to improve the region’s accessibility.
Why CAR Risks Plunging in Deadly Coup amid Protracted Post-Election Violence
The ongoing violence in Central Africa Republic (CAR) following a contested presidential election is likely to plunge the country into a deadly coup, Pontifical Charity Organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International says in a report shared with ACI Africa.
Act to End This “Calvary”, Prelate Pleads with Authorities in DRC amid Renewed Massacres
Following reported renewed killings in villages in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Butembo-Beni Diocese has appealed to government authorities to act in order to bring an end to people’s suffering.
International Catholic Charity Supporting Dozens of Seminarians in Chad, DR Congo
The leadership of the Pontifical Charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is supporting the formation of 63 Seminarians in Chad and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Elderly Sisters in Ethiopia Receive Boost from International Charity Organization
A recently established home for elderly members of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady (FMOL) has been equipped with modern facilities for the use by the elderly Sisters of the Religious Order.
International Catholic Charity Donates Towards Formation of Novices in CAR
Young Carmelite Novices in the Central African Republic (CAR) have received a financial boost from the Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, to facilitate their formation to Religious Life.
Catholic Sisters’ Host Project in Ghana Receives Boost from Pontifical Aid Agency
For long, members of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus (HHCJ) serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Sunyani have been unable to meet the demand of hosts used in celebration of Holy Mass in Sunyani and in other surrounding Dioceses where they run various apostolates.
Disrespect for Land Heritage, Racial Superiority Cause Conflicts: Nigerian Bible Scholars
The lack of respect for land heritage and claims for racial superiority are behind conflicts in contemporary society, members of the Catholic Biblical Association of Nigeria (CABAN) have said.
Ahead of Christmas, Catholic Pontifical Entity Launches 24 Days of Free Documentaries
The leadership of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is announcing free access to 24 documentaries that capture the reality of Christian life in anticipation of the feast of the Nativity.
Zimbabwe, S.Sudan, Somalia among Nations facing “Christmas of hunger”: Catholic Aid Agency
Zimbabwe, South Sudan, and Somalia are among the four nations staring at a hunger pandemic starting this Christmas due to the combined effects of drought and COVID-19 restrictions, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire says.
“Church has lent its voice to be voice of the poor”: Bishop in Mozambique amid Attacks
A Bishop in Mozambique says the Catholic Church in the Southern African nation has become the voice of the country’s poor people who are suffering “the most” amid armed conflict in the region of Cabo Delgado that is part of Pemba Diocese.
Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Nigerians Following Attack on Farmers
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of God in Nigeria following the attack on farmers over the weekend in Borno State, the North-Eastern part of the country.
Ethiopia, Eritrea Fighting Militias Together, Political Analyst Tells Catholic Aid Agency
An Ethiopian political analyst has told a Catholic aid agency that Eritrea is fighting the Tigray People’s Liberation Front alongside Ethiopia amid reports that the ongoing war in the Horn of Africa has spilled over to Eritrea.
Nigerian Prelate Urges Government to Support Catholic Church in Fight against Boko Haram
The intervention of the Catholic Church has been key in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria, a Prelate in the West African nation has said, calling on the government of the country to strengthen the activities of the Church in the country’s affected region.
