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Religious Leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State Condemn Ongoing Violence
Religious leaders serving in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have condemned “in the strongest terms possible” the ongoing violence between members of the Azande and Balanda communities in Tombura County, a territory covered by the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio.
Two Women “seriously injured” in Catholic Parish Bomb Explosion Attack in DR Congo
Two women were “seriously injured” when a Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) was hit by an explosion on Sunday, June 27, the Parish Priest has told ACI Africa.
Kenyan Bishop Calls for Child Safeguarding amid Initiatives by Diocese against Abuse
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Malindi Diocese has called for child safeguarding amid initiatives undertaken by the Kenyan Diocese to ensure the safety of children.
"Let Jesus look at and heal your heart": Pope Francis at the Angelus
Pope Francis challenged people on Sunday to “let Jesus look at and heal” their hearts.
Jesus Feels Pain at our Divisions: Pope Francis to Lutheran Leaders
Pope Francis told a group of Lutheran leaders on Friday that the desire for unity grows the more Christians understand how much Christ suffers over our divisions.
Protect African Widows from Dehumanizing Traditions, Panelists Demand on Widows' Day
The need for widows in Africa to be protected against retrogressive and dehumanizing cultural practices that rip them off their dignity has been underscored at a virtual seminar organized by All African Conference of Churches (AACC) to mark the International Widows' Day.
Pope Francis Warns Against Preachers Who Sow Division Online
At his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against preachers who sow division and mistrust online.
Pope Francis to Elderly: The Church Needs your Prayers Like ‘a deep breath’
There is no “retirement” from spreading the faith, Pope Francis said in a message to grandparents on Tuesday, adding that the prayers of the elderly are needed by the Church and the world.
Catholic Professionals in Zimbabwe Join Laudato Si’ Conservation Campaign
Members of the Catholic Professionals Network of Zimbabwe (CPNZ) under the auspices of Zimbabwe Catholic Commission for the Laity (ZCCL) have launched a campaign to conserve the environment in the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Africa Receives Bulk of Funding as More Donate Towards Catholic Charity Despite Pandemic
Roughly one third of the total project aid that was supplied by Catholic Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International in the year 2020, went to Africa, the leadership of the organization has reported.
Southern Africa Bishops Decry Continued Exclusion of Refugees in COVID-19 Programs
Refugees in various African countries continue to be excluded in COVID-19 programs such as provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and even vaccination against the coronavirus, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have said.
DR Congo Church Leaders Want Poll Body to Have Civil Society in Majority of Members
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) are recommending that in the composition of the Independence National Electoral Commission (CENI), civil society members constitute the majority.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Self-Sustainability Initiatives for Catholic School in Eritrea
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, is facilitating self-sustainability initiatives at the Don Bosco Technical School in Dekemhare, a town located some 25 miles Southeast of Eritrea's capital, Asmara.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Warn of Looming Food Crisis amid “increasing insecurity”
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria are warning of a looming food crisis in the country due to what they are calling “increasing insecurity.”
Security Forces in Burkina Faso, Niger Urged to Work Toward Restoring Previous Optimism
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger are urging security forces operating in the region to work toward restoring the optimism that had characterized the West African nation of Burkina Faso before the Solhan village massacre.
In Maiden Visit of South Sudanese Diocese, Apostolic Administrator Urges “reflection”
In his maiden visit of Rumbek Diocese whose Bishop-elect was shot and wounded in April, the Apostolic Administrator of the South Sudanese Diocese has called for “reflection” and the seeking of spiritual renewal.
Pope Francis: Do not Forget Workers Pushed to the Margins by Pandemic
Pope Francis addressed an International Labor Organization (ILO) summit Thursday, calling for dignified working conditions and support for workers on the margins of the labor market still affected by pandemic losses.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urge Youth to Shun Hatred, Embrace Love
The leadership of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has, on the occasion of the National Youth Day, invited young people across South Africa to practice love and cohesion in place of hatred and racial discrimination.
Attacks on Villages Becoming Unpredictable, Burkinabe Bishop on Insecurity
A Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso has said attacks on villages have multiplied and become increasingly unpredictable.
Pope Francis Appoints ‘ecclesiastical assistant’ for Vatican Communications
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed an Italian priest and philosopher as an “ecclesiastical assistant” to the Vatican’s communications department.
