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Catholic News in Africa
Nuncio in Ghana Says Security, Migration “great” Challenges in Need of Collective Response
The representative of the Holy Father in Ghana has told delegates participating in the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) that security and migration remain “great” challenges that require “the entire Church of Africa” to address.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Challenged to Improve Media Visibility of Church Initiatives
The Catholic Church in Africa is a leading provider of quality social services and is at the center of key development initiatives. Unfortunately, very little is known about the important role of the Catholic Church in society, the founder of the APO Group, a leading Pan-African communications agency has said.
Elect Candidates “who worry about our environment”: Bishops in Kenya ahead of Elections
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged the electorate in Kenya to consider political candidates’ track record in environmental conservation during the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9.
Bishops in South Africa Urged to Create “parish” Caritas to Enhance “authentic charity”
There is need for Catholic Bishops in South Africa to establish Caritas offices at the level of Parishes in their respective Episcopal Sees, a Bishop in the country has said.
Catholic Peace Entity Bemoans “harsh treatment” of Mozambicans, Others in South Africa
The leadership of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has lamented the “harsh treatment” of Mozambican and “other foreign nationals” in South Africa.
Parish Priest of St. Hilaire Cathedral of Franceville Diocese in Gabon Appointed Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Ephrem Ndjoni who has been serving as Parish Priest of St. Hilaire Cathedral of Franceville Diocese in Gabon as the Bishop of the same Diocese.
Catholic Activists Decry Omission of Life, Family Agenda in Kenya’s Presidential Debates
Past presidential debates in Kenya, as the country heads to the general elections, have failed to address the right to life and other pertinent family issues, Catholic activists in Kenya have said.
Catholic Nun in Kenya Calls for Aligning Formation Programs “to the signs of the times”
There is need to revise formation programs for women and men joining Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life, aligning them to contemporary times of Christian living, a Catholic Nun in Kenya has said.
More Protestants in Congress on Theology Mean “a more fruitful dialogue”: Baptist Minister
Inviting more Protestant Christians in future Pan-African Catholic Congresses on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life would expand participants’ perspectives, boiling down to “a more fruitful dialogue”, a Baptist Minister who participated in the July 19-22 Congress in Nairobi has said.
Cardinal in Madagascar Blames Country’s Deteriorating Social Structures on Corruption
Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana, Archbishop of Toamasina in Madagascar has decried what he terms as rampant corruption in the country, and blamed the country’s deteriorating social structures on graft.
Nigerian Christian Entity Distances “itself from unveiling of Vice-presidential candidate”
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disassociated itself from a section of church leaders who were reportedly at the official unveiling of the vice-presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2023 general elections.
“Agents of evangelization should be theologically formed within African context”: Priest
There is need to prepare those involved in evangelization in Africa in theological studies that are relevant for their ministry among the people of God on the continent, a Ghanaian Catholic Priest has said.
Synodal Path “only way" to Address “common global challenges”: Bishops in Zimbabwe
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, described the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as the “only way” the people of God have to resolve the crises they face in life, including “common global challenges”.
“Enough is enough!”: Catholic Archbishop on Killing of 14 Youth in Nigerian State
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri in Nigeria has appealed for an end to massacres in the West African nation, especially in Imo State following the July 17 killing of 14 young people who are said to have been coming from a marriage ceremony when they met their killers.
Catholic Charity Launches Peace Initiative for Youth in Cameroon
Catholic charity and Pontifical Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has launched a peace education program in the Diocese of Mamfe to promote a culture of non-violence among young people in the Cameroonian Diocese.
Murder of Nigerian Catholic Priest Indication of “failed country”: Cleric at Funeral Mass
The murder of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese, reflects “a failed state and also a failed country”, a Catholic Priest has said.
The World Today Needs Priests More Than Ever Before, Bishop in Kenya at Ordination
The world today needs Priests more than ever before, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has said.
Launched African Climate Dialogues Focusing on “realities, experiences”: Catholic Entities
The African Climate Dialogues (ACD) that were launched Tuesday, July 19 seek to deliberate on key issues related to the climate crisis ahead of the planned 27th Climate Change Conference of Partners (COP27) scheduled for November 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the International Cooperation for Development Solidarity (CIDSE) has said.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Express Solidarity with Victims of Recent Terrorist Attacks
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed their spiritual closeness with victims of recent terrorist attacks in the country.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Pray for Better Government after Murder of Catholic Priest
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the failure of the Nigerian authorities to bring religious extremists targeting innocent Christians to book, and prayed for a government that does not treat criminals in the country “with kid gloves”.
