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Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishops in Tanzania, Cameroon as Local Ordinaries
Pope Francis on Wednesday, May 13 appointed two Auxiliary Bishops as Local Ordinaries for dioceses in Africa, one for Tanzania’s Mpanda Diocese and another for the Diocese of Bafia in the Central African nation of Cameroon.
“Making people believe COVID-19 exists a major challenge”: Spanish Nun Serving in Cameroon
A Spanish nun serving as a doctor in the Central African nation of Cameroon says the major challenge she is facing at the present time is making residents believe that COVID-19 is a real pandemic.
Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese Lifts Suspension on Sunday Public Mass
The suspension on the celebration of Public Mass has been lifted for Sundays in Cameroon’s Kumbo diocese, the Bishop has announced.
Why a Cameroonian Prelate is Receiving Unprecedented Public Attention over COVID-19
A Cameroonian Archbishop known for his practice of herbalism is receiving unprecedented public attention in his country, including being sought after by mainstream media in the Central African nation over COVID-19 intervention. Here is why.
“Shuffling between two crises is no easy job”: Bishops in Cameroon’s Anglophone Region
Two Bishops in the midst of the protracted Anglophone crisis in the Central African nation of Cameroon have, in an interview with ACI Africa, reflected on the challenge that COVID-19 crisis presents to their pastoral ministry, one of them describing the experience as “no easy job.”
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker to Mark Start of Novena Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
Bishops in the central African nation of Cameroon have chosen the feast of St. Joseph the Worker marked May 1 as the start of nine days of prayer during which the people of God in the country will join them to pray for liberation from COVID-19 crisis.
“Now is time for peace,” Cameroonian Archbishop Calls for an End to Anglophone Conflict
As the end to the protracted crisis in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions seems to remain in the indefinite future, the Archbishop of Bamenda in the Central African nation’s troubled North West region has called on the warring parties in the conflict to drop their weapons of war and to consider now as the “time for peace.”
“Traditional medicine can fight Coronavirus,” Cameroonian Prelate, Herbalist, Says
As governments across the globe battle to contain the spread of COVID-19 with medical researchers working around the clock to find a cure, a Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop who has practiced herbalism over the years has said that medicinal plants can be tried as a possible cure of the coronavirus.
Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese Entrusted to “protection of the Virgin Mary” amid COVID-19
As governments in Africa struggle to contain the spread of COVID-19, with some nations seeking divine intervention by holding National Prayer Days, the Catholic Church in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese held a prayer procession to entrust the central African state to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Dioceses in Cameroon Maintain Public Masses, Limit Congregation Size over COVID-19
As Africa struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19, with at least 42 countries confirming cases of the deadly virus, Church leaders in the Central African nation of Cameroon, have maintained the celebration of public Masses in their respective dioceses and instructed that the congregation size be limited to a certain number of worshipers at a time.
Catholic Universities in Africa Embracing Virtual Learning after Closure over COVID-19
Catholic-run institutions of higher learning in Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon and in other African countries have taken to technology-based virtual learning to help students interact with their lecturers in the safety of their homes as various governments on the continent take precautionary measures against the spread of COVID-19, the new disease caused by coronavirus.
Bishops in Africa Call for Appropriate Measures as Cases of COVID-19 are Confirmed
As the world steps up efforts in tackling the spread of COVID-19 virus, the disease caused by coronavirus, with the most recent cases in Africa confirmed in South Africa and Cameroon, Catholic Church leaders at the helm of the Bishops’ conferences in Africa have expressed concerns that the virus could rapidly spread on the continent if appropriate measures are not taken to prevent its initial spread.
Ugandan Medic Clinches Prestigious 2020 Award of a Rome-based Institution
Irene Kyamummi, a Ugandan doctor who has had a career stint in neighboring Kenya is the winner of “the XI Harambee Prize 2020” for her selflessness in promoting health standards among vulnerable groups in the two East African countries, an official of Harambee Africa International, the Rome-based association that is giving the prize, told ACI Africa Wednesday, March 3.
Jesuits in Africa “deeply concerned about violence” in Cameroon, Want “inclusive dialogue”
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have, in a statement, expressed their concerns about the violence and loss of innocent lives in the Central African nation of Cameroon and proposed “inclusive dialogue involving Anglophone separatists” as the only appropriate solution to the protracted crisis.
“I come to you as a shepherd, not a politician,” Cameroonian Archbishop at Installation
At the Eucharistic celebration organized for the canonical possession of the Metropolitan See of Bamenda in Cameroon’s troubled North West region, the new Archbishop of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea Fuanya used the occasion to remind guests present of his mission of serving the people of God entrusted to him and not a politician interested in particular persons or groups.
Leaders of Indigenous Female Religious Orders in Central Africa to Foster Reconciliation
At the conclusion of the 33rd General Assembly of the Women's Union of Indigenous Congregations of Central Africa (UFCAAC), that brought together Major Superiors of indigenous religious congregations in central Africa, participants resolved to foster reconciliation in the region.
Dozens Killed at Village in Cameroon, Bishop Declares “a day of prayer and mourning”
Following a military invasion of a village that is part of a Catholic parish in the Central African nation of Cameroon leaving 24 civilians dead and hundreds displaced, the Local Ordinary of the area has confirmed the attack, termed it a “disaster” and “a very sad incident”, and declared Friday, February 21 a day devoted to “prayer and mourning” in the entire diocese.
Bishops from Across the Globe Urge Cameroon “to participate in Swiss-led peace talks”
Against the backdrop of the most recent case of killings in Cameroon’s Northwestern region that saw up to 22 people lose their lives including a pregnant woman and children, Catholic bishops from around the world have, in a collective statement dated Monday, February 17, called on President Paul Biya’s government to be part of the “proposed Swiss-led peace talks”.
African Clergy, Religious, Laity Complete Child Protection Training at a Rome University
As a response to the challenge of sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults that has affected the Church globally, 10 Africans, among them four priests, four nuns, and two lay people were among the 25 candidates who completed a five-month training in child protection at the Rome-based Pontifical Gregorian University and graduated with a diploma Friday, February 14.
Bishops in Cameroon Note Poor Voter Turnout, Laud Peaceful Election Process
As Cameroonians await the official proclamation of results of Municipal and Legislative elections that took place Sunday, February 9, the Catholic Bishops of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have, in a preliminary statement, observed that the country’s elections took place in a calm atmosphere despite a low voter turnout.
