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Catholic News in Africa
Church Leaders in South Africa Bemoan “disrespect for human life” after Taverns Shootings
Church leaders in South Africa have bemoaned what they call “wanton disrespect for life” following the July 9 shootings at two taverns in South African towns some 500 kms apart that reportedly left at least 19 people killed and many more injured.
High Cost of Living in Zambia Leading Families to Undignified Lives: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said the high cost of living in the country has affected the ability of many families to live dignified lives.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process
Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary Assembly, highlighted some priority areas to guide the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their region.
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Urged to Include Women Religious in Church Affairs
Women have an important leadership role in initiating and implementing Diocesan programs, Catholic Bishops in Eastern African have been told, and cautioned against sidelining women Religious Women in official “affairs of the Church”.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about violence in the African Great Lakes region of Central-Eastern Africa and urged parties in conflict to dialogue.
Vatican Cardinal’s Visit an “encouragement to remain vigilant”: Bishops in Sudan, S. Sudan
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in a collective statement, described the visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to the East-Central African nation as an “encouragement” for the people of God in the two neighboring countries “to remain vigilant” before the realization of Pope Francis’ the postponed ecumenical trip.
Salesian Entity Spearheading Livelihood Program for Learners, Women in Zambia: Report
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reported spearheading a livelihood program that is benefiting hundreds of God’s people in Katongo village in Western Zambia, including learners and women.
“True compassion must be translated into concrete ways”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has emphasized the need for manifesting love for the needy in society in “concrete ways” in the example of the Good Samaritan.
Catholic Radio in Malawi Receives Boost to Reach Out to “faithful from more remote areas”
Staff at Tuntufye FM, a Catholic radio station of the Malawi’s Diocese of Karonga have received transport means to facilitate their access to remote Parishes of the Catholic Diocese in their sourcing of information from the people of God.
Shun “cosmetic solutions” to Climate Change: Vatican Cardinal to Bishops in Eastern Africa
A Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has urged delegates of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) who are meeting to reflect on the care for the environment in the region to interrogate causes of climate change instead of dwelling on the effects of environmental degradation.
Let’s Pray for “vocations to reach more people”: Catholic Nun at Kenyan Novitiate Jubilee
On the occasion of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Bahati Novitiate of the Little Sisters of St. Francis (LSOSF) in Nakuru Diocese in Kenya, a Regional Superior of the Congregation appealed for prayers for more vocations to Religious Life to aid in evangelization.
Be Responsible, Protect “lives, properties of Nigerians”: Cardinal-designate to Government
The Cardinal-designate in Nigeria has challenged the Federal government of the West African nation to become responsible and protect the lives and property of citizens amid increasing cases of kidnappings and murder.
Displaced Children in Northern Mozambique “victims of sexual abuse”: Catholic Peace Entity
Children are bearing the brunt of forced displacement from the oil rich Mozambican Province of Cabo Delgado, an official of the Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said.
Let’s Work on Achieving Peace in South Sudan “before the Pope comes”: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work toward achieving lasting peace in the country as they await the realization of the postponed ecumenical visit.
Jesuit Scholars Decry Zambia’s Worsening Economic, Social Reality, Call for Interventions
Jesuit scholars in Zambia are concerned about the current economic and social conditions in Zambia, which they say are getting worse due to the high cost of living, making life for people in the Southern African nation difficult, some “barely surviving from day to day”.
Survivors Recount “terrifying” Experience of July 3 Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso
Survivors of a terrorist attack in Bourasso in Burkina Faso’s Nouna Diocese that left dozens killed have recounted their experiences of the Sunday, July 3 attack.
Religious Leaders Urge Kenya’s President “to balance” His Support of Political Candidates
Representatives of religious leaders in Kenya have called on the country’s President “to balance” his support of the choice of candidates vying for political seats in the general elections scheduled to take place August 9.
Hundreds Benefit from Studies in Renewable Energy in Tanzania’s Salesian Institutions
Hundreds of youths in Tanzania have been equipped with skills in renewable energy from institutions run by members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the East African country.
“Material means must never obscure supernatural dimension of Church”: Nuncio in Nigeria
Exposure to means of livelihood by world standards, including physical structures, material riches, and power “must never obscure” the people of God from heavenly values that define the “Church’s life and action”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said.
