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Catholic News in Africa
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Seeking Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe release” of a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers – Spiritans) who was kidnapped Wednesday, July 6.
Girls Abusing Drugs More Than Boys, Consulting Firm to Kenyan Catholic Schools Principals
While it has been believed that drug abuse is a challenge for boys, a consulting firm in Kenya has told participants in the just concluded seventh edition of the conference of Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) in Kenya that girls are now abusing drugs more than their male counterparts.
Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigerian Church “an act of genocide”: Catholic Bishop
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, said the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholics killed and more than 80 injured was an “act of genocide”.
Wage War for “peace and development”: Vatican Secretary to South Sudanese Authorities
The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has told authorities in the East-Central African that the only “necessary fight” should be the one toward “peace and development”.
“We hope to be with you soon”: Church Leaders on Postponed Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland have, in separate messages, assured the people of God in South Sudan that their ecumenical pilgrimage that was postponed will be realized.
Selection of Bishop Candidates Goes Beyond Ethnicity, Place of Origin: Nuncio in Nigeria
The selection of candidates for the Episcopal office in the Catholic Church goes beyond ethnic backgrounds and geographical origins, the Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has said.
Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya Urged to Ensure “a distinctive Catholic identity”
Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya have been urged to ensure “a distinctive Catholic identify” in their respective institutions of learning.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Want Pastor “thoroughly” Investigated Over Alleged Abuses
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on security agents “to thoroughly investigate” Josiah Peter Asumosa for allegedly locking up dozens of adults and children at the basement of a church reportedly “waiting for the second coming of Jesus Christ”.
Salesians in Chad Using Education to Give “most vulnerable youth a sense of self-worth”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Chad are using education to reach out to “most vulnerable youth” in the landlocked country located at the crossroads of North and Central Africa, giving them “a sense of personal dignity and self-worth”.
New Book Honors Catholic Missionary Priest Murdered in Pretoria, South Africa: Author
Late Fr. Michael D’Annucci whose missionary life in Pretoria, South Africa, was abruptly cut short following a car hijacking incident in 2001 has been honored in a new book that seeks to make known “the message” the late Catholic Priest wanted to communicate, the author of the book has said.
Pope Francis “very much concerned about peace, reconciliation in South Sudan”: Secretary
The Vatican Secretary of State who is currently visiting South Sudan has said that Pope Francis is “very much concerned” about the progress of efforts towards lasting peace and reconciliation in the East-Central African nation.
Italian Priest in Nigeria “responding to treatment” after Captors’ Beatings: Official
An Italian Catholic Priest ministering in Benin City Archdiocese in Nigeria is “responding to treatment” after he suffered injuries from his captors, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Archdiocese has said.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Directs Offering “Mass of Thanksgiving” after Priest’s Release
Catholic Priests ministering in Kafanchan Diocese in Nigeria have been directed to celebrate Holy Mass in “Thanksgiving to God” following the safe release of Fr. Emmanuel Silas from captivity “barely 24 hours after his abduction”.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Say “courts should prepare” to Handle Election Disputes
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged officials of Kenyan judiciary to “prepare themselves” to handle poll-related disputes ahead of the August 9 general elections.
Vatican State Secretary’s South Sudan Trip “doesn’t replace” Pope Francis’ Visit: Bishop
The visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to South Sudan on the day Pope Francis was previously scheduled to arrive in the East-Central African nation “doesn’t replace” the visit of the Holy Father to the country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria.
Political Party’s Proposal to Legalize Bhang, Prostitution in Kenya “unthinkable”: Bishop
The proposal to legalize marijuana and prostitution in Kenya that is part of the manifesto of the Roots Party of Kenya is retrogressive, “very unfortunate”, and “unthinkable”, a Catholic Bishop in the East African nation has said.
Two Catholic Priests in Uromi Diocese, Nigeria, Kidnapped
Two Catholic Priests ministering in Nigeria's Uromi Catholic Diocese have been abducted after gunmen attacked their car along the Benin-Ekpoma Express Way on Saturday, July 2, sources in Nigeria have confirmed in Sunday, July 3 statements.
Bishop in South Africa Laments Rotating Outage, Says Call for Resignations “makes sense”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has lamented rotating outage in the country, a situation that is characterized with the halting of electricity supply for non-overlapping periods of time over different parts of the Southern African nation.
Faith Entities “not consulted” in Move to Legalize Abortion in Nigerian State: Archbishop
Faith-based leaders and Catholics were not consulted in the move by the State of Lagos in Nigeria to legalize abortion through what is being described as the “safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications", Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese has said.
