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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Lawmakers in Malawi Urged to Help Realize “good legal framework” for Environment
Catholic lawmakers in Malawi have been urged to facilitate the realization of an appropriate legal framework for the conservation of the environment in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Entity in Somalia Triples Stabilization Centers to Address Malnutrition
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said that the entity has tripled stabilization centers in Somalia’s Gedo region since the beginning of the year in view of addressing the challenge of malnutrition.
“We will pray that your elections go smoothly”: Eritrean Catholic Archbishop to Kenyans
The Catholic Archbishop of the Asmara in Eritrea has expressed his prayerful solidarity with the people of God in Kenya ahead of the general elections scheduled for August 9.
Religious Leaders Urge Kenyans to Handle Emotions with Care as Country Nears Elections
A section of Religious leaders in Kenya have called for calm and for citizens of the East African nation to tame their emotions as the country edges close to the general elections slated for Tuesday, August 9.
Nigeria Catholic Archbishop Decries Country’s “subtle persecution” Sidelining Christians
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has termed as “more dangerous” the tendency by the Nigerian government to sideline Christians in the distribution of resources in the West African country.
Have “internal dispute resolution mechanisms”: Kenya’s Faith Leaders to Political Parties
Representatives of religious leaders in Kenya have called upon political parties in the East African nation to put in place “internal dispute resolution mechanisms” ahead of the general elections scheduled for August 9.
Church in Africa Needs to Create Awareness on Migration: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
There is need for the Church in Africa to raise migration awareness and educate the people of God on the continent about the reality of leaving a native country in search of better opportunities elsewhere.
Conduct Credible Elections, “seal any loopholes”: Kenya’s Faith Leaders to Electoral Body
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct Kenya’s August 9 general elections in a manner that does not trigger doubts about their credibility.
“We sleep with one eye open”, Catechist in Nigeria Says after Church Shooting
A Catechist at St. Moses Catholic Church, one of the 17 outstations of St. Augustine’s Parish of Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria who survived a militant attack at the Church in June has recounted the traumatic experience, noting that all survivors of the attack are living in the constant fear of being attacked again.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Deliberating Creation of “Missionary Commission”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are deliberating on the possibility of establishing a Missionary Commission aimed at creating awareness about “the missionary mandate of all the baptized”.
“Cast your vote and then go home”: Catholic Archbishop to Electorate in Kenya
Kenyan voters have been urged to return to their respective homes after casting their vote on August 9.
Catholic Activists in Africa Demand Release of Dozens of Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling for the immediate release of 36 Christians who were reportedly kidnapped from a village in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on July 25.
Christian Entity Concerned about Nigerian Professor’s Well-being in Prison
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about the well-being of a Nigerian professor who was accused of running illegal orphanages in the country.
Show the World Who You “really are”, Nuncio to Kenyans, Calls for Peaceful Elections
Attention is shifting to Kenya as the East African nation heads to the general elections slated for August 9, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said, and called on Kenyans to show the world that they are a peace-loving country.
Archbishop in Malawi Cautions against “Catholic” Social Media Engaging in Malpractice
The Local Ordinary of Lilongwe Archdiocese in Malawi has cautioned against “mushrooming” social media platforms that bear the name “Catholic” and are used for malpractices, including defamatory posts and unorthodox soliciting of funds.
Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “continue serving people” amid Challenges
Catechists in South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese have been called upon “to continue serving the people of God” amid challenges in their respective lives.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Cautions against Using “God-given talents to oppress people”
The graces we have received from God, including talents are to be used to foster the growth of each other, not for oppression, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Security Situation in Nigeria “getting out of hand, nobody is safe”: Cardinal
Nigeria is facing unprecedented security crisis and the situation “is getting out of hand”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said, and regretted the fact that “nobody is safe” in the West African nation.
Rise in Crime in South Africa Impeding Service to Refugee Women, Children: Catholic Nun
The rise in levels of crime in South Africa is impeding the efforts of a Catholic entity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg to reach out to refugee women and children, a Catholic Nun has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Challenges Catholic Bishops to Go Out “where the people are”
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has challenged Catholic Bishops not to limit themselves to “big celebrations”, but “to go where people are” and to bring those lost in sin back to the community of God.
