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Catholic News in Africa
To Address Nigeria’s Challenges, “make adequate policies”: Catholic Bishops to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to put in place “adequate policies” to be able to address the challenges the West African nation is facing, including youth unemployment, poverty, debt burden, and insecurity, among others, Catholic Bishops have said.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condemns “in the strongest terms” Deadly Attacks on Civilians
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of innocent civilians after a bus they were traveling in was attacked in Muyuka, a locality within his Episcopal See.
Ensure Accountability, Transparency for IMF Loan: Zambia’s Faith, Civil Leaders to State
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia are calling on the government of the Southern African nation to enhance transparency and accountability when putting to use the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan.
Pope Francis in Touch with Church Leaders to Realize Postponed Ecumenical Visit to Africa
Pope Francis is in contact with the head of the Anglican Communion and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in view of realizing their postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan.
Catholic Association Urges African Leaders to “develop policies that protect environment”
Members of the Pan-African Association of Catholic Exegetes (APECA) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 20th Congress in Mauritius, called on African leaders to “develop policies that protect the environment”.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Conclude Plenary Assembly with Appeal for Political Sobriety
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 2022 second Plenary Assembly, appealed to politicians involved in the 2023 general elections campaigns to foster sobriety.
King Charles III Should Follow “in the footsteps of his mother”: South African Cardinal
The Cardinal in South Africa has underlined the need for new King of the United Kingdom to follow in the footsteps of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed on September 8.
Silence Guns, Give Children Chance to Resume School: Cameroon’s Catholic Peace Commission
There is need to silence the guns in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon to allow learners to resume the academic year 2022/2023, members of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJPC) in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese have said.
Caritas in Germany Reaches Out to Thousands in Drought-hit Somalia with “emergency aid”
The German Caritas Association, Caritas International, is reaching out to thousands of people in Somalia with “emergency aid” amid warnings of “a major humanitarian catastrophe”.
Struggling Brothers’ Congregation in Uganda Grateful after Boost from Catholic Charity
Members of the Congregation of the Brothers of St. Martin de Porres in Uganda’s Gulu Archdiocese have expressed their gratitude following a financial donation from the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, to boost the “ongoing formation”.
Cardinal in Central Africa Calls for Peace at Start of Country’s Constitutional Amendment
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called for peace as the country embarks on a constitutional review process that was propelled by protesters who wanted changes made to the country’s constitution.
Nigerian President Says Government “will continue to support Church in freedom of worship”
Nigeria’s Federal government “will continue to support the Church in the freedom of worship,” the President of the West African nation has told Christian leaders in the country.
Caritas Freetown Counting Losses after School Damaged in Sierra Leone’s Tragic Floods
The management of Kiera Chaplin Desert Flower School, a charitable organization that is run by Caritas Freetown to support girls from vulnerable families, is counting losses after the September 10 disastrous downpour that left one dead, several injured and a lot of property destroyed in River Number 2 village in Sierra Leone’s Western region.
Knights of St. John in Nigeria to Resume Operation after Catholic Bishops Lift Suspension
Members of the Knights of St. John’s International (KSJI) in Nigeria are to resume their activities in the West African nation after Catholic Bishops in the country lifted the suspension they had placed on the operation of the Catholic men’s fraternal organization.
Terrorism in Northern Mozambique “must remain a global priority”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Pemba Diocese in Mozambique has called on the international community to take note of the atrocities in the Northern part of the country due to terrorism as a matter of “priority”.
Find Courage from the Cross: Mauritian Cardinal to Agaléga Islands Church on Anniversary
The Bishop of Port-Louis in Mauritius has expressed his closeness with members of the Catholic community in Agaléga Islands who are served by the Mauritian Catholic Diocese, and urged them to find strength and courage in the Cross implanted to commemorate the arrival of the first missionaries 125 years ago.
Let’s Pray for Nigeria’s Political Leaders “to be submissive to the will of God”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has invited the people of God in the West African nation to pray for their political leaders involved in campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections to “always turn to God”, submitting to His will.
"Be guided by Spirit of peace in your mission”: Nun to Sudan Sudan’s First Unified Troops
The first unified troops who graduated on August 30 in South Sudan need to be guided by the “Spirit of peace” for a successful mission, a Catholic Nun serving in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal has said.
After Ethiopian Cardinal’s Call for Dialogue, Tigray Forces Agree to AU-led Peace Talks
Following the Ethiopian Cardinal’s call for dialogue and ceasefire after years of violence in the country’s Tigray region, members of the Tigrayan forces have said they are willing to engage in peace talks to be mediated by the African Union (AU).
Foster Inclusivity for Integration of Migrants in Host Communities: Bishop in South Africa
The Bishop overseeing the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees department of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on the people of God in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to give special attention to values that foster inclusivity to achieve integration of migrants and refugees in host communities.
