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Catholic News in Africa
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.
Let’s Join “mission of peace, reconciliation, repentance”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon the people of God in the West African country to become part of the mission that Jesus Christ entrusted to his 72 disciples in pairs as narrated in Luke’s Gospel.
“We are emotionally drained”: South African Archbishop after Missing Priest Found Dead
The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa is seeking spiritual solidarity after his Priest, Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung, who was reported missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5 was found dead.
Positive Psychology Entity in Kenya to Foster Ethical Living in Planned Training: Official
The training that members of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK) have organized this month seeks to go beyond the usual focus on “life skills”, an official of the Kenyan entity has said.
“Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope”: Pope Francis to Congolese, South Sudanese
Pope Francis has urged the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan not to let themselves “be robbed of hope” despite his decision to postpone his pastoral trip to the two African nations.
Catholic Entity in Kenya Transforming Lives of Young Mothers in “parenthood” Initiative
Young mothers in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are benefiting from a life skills program spearheaded by members of the Nairobi Central Zone Self Help Group, a Catholic entity “regulated” by Caritas Nairobi.
“Adapt sustainable development planning” to Address Climate Change: JRS Official in Africa
An official of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has underscored the need to "adapt sustainable development planning” in addressing the effects of climate change.
Crises of “moral, civic values, educational system” among CAR Challenges: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, highlighted crises of “moral and civic values and a decay of the educational system” among the challenges the country is facing.
Hundreds of Children in “drought-ridden” Namibia Receive Salesian “nutritional support”
Hundreds of vulnerable children in Rundu, Namibia, have received nutritional support from members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SBD) in a collaborative initiative.
Disregard “unofficial” Reports on Missing Priest: Catholic Archbishop in South Africa
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has cautioned against unofficial reports, “especially those distributed on social media”, on Fr. Bheki Monamoholo Motloung who has been missing since Pentecost Sunday, June 5.
Nigeria “never had it this bad in terms of insecurity”: Catholic Archbishop at Wake Mass
At the Vigil Mass in honor the late Fr. Vitus Borogo, a Catholic Clergy of Kaduna Archdiocese, the Archbishop of the Nigerian has decried the high levels of insecurity in the West African country, saying it has reached unprecedented levels.
“Be missionaries everywhere”: Archbishop to New Priests, Deacons in Douala, Cameroon
Newly Ordained Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Diocese of Douala, Cameroon, have been encouraged to “be generous” with their lives in God’s service, availing themselves as missionaries whenever they are commissioned.
Foster “skills of leadership” in Students: Catholic Bishop in Uganda to School Management
A Catholic Bishop in Uganda has challenged those at the helm of Our Lady of Africa Senior Secondary Namilyango (OLAN) to foster their proven “skills of leadership” in the students enrolled at the private institution of learning.
