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Catholic News in Africa
Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Township Reaching Out to Children in “complex situations”
Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Eastern Benin is benefiting abandoned and abused children in the country’s Kandi township.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Christians to “get rid of revenge, hatred”
A Catholic Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese is calling on the people of God in the East-Central African country to stop revenge and hatred among themselves and instead free themselves and live together as children of God.
Catholic Bishop in Botswana Highlights Ministry Toward Migrants, Refugees in His Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of Francistown Diocese in Botswana has highlighted the ministry toward migrants and refugees in his Episcopal See where members of the Clergy and women Religious offer “spiritual, emotional and physical needs”.
Christian Professionals in Kenya Say U.S. Pro-life Ruling “major boost” in Life Protection
Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) have said that the pro-life ruling in the United States (U.S.) when the country’s Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), is set to improve efforts towards the protection of human life.
Church Leaders in South Africa “grieve” Over Local Tavern Tragedy, Urge Focus on Lessons
Church leaders in South Africa are grieving with family members of the victims of the Enyobeni Tavern, a nightclub in the South African city of East London in Eastern Cape where 21 teenagers lost their lives in the early hours of Sunday, June 26.
Catholic Priest in Malawi Found Guilty of Murder of Man with Albinism Sentenced
The Catholic Priest who was among 12 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of a 22-year-old Malawian man living with albinism has been given a 30-year sentence “with hard labor”.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Direct “special prayers” for Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have directed that “special prayers” be offered on July 5 in commemoration of those affected by the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and more than 80 injured.
Political Candidates in Kenya “should” Be Specific on How to Lower Cost of Living: Bishops
Those seeking to be elected on August 9 in Kenya “should” be specific about their respective plans to address the high cost of living in the country without passing the buck to their political opponents “or blaming external factors”, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
Catholic Entity among CSOs Asking South African President to Speak to African Crises at G7
Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), an entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference, is among the over 40 African-based and International Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calling on the President of South Africa to speak to crises in Africa at the group of world’s seven richest countries, popularly known as G7.
Church in Ethiopia Lauds U.S. Entity for Facilitating Outreach to “poorest of the poor”
Officials of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia have lauded the partnership the people of God in the Horn of Africa nation are having with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Major Seminarians to “develop pastoral compassion”
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has called on Major Seminarians in the East-Central African nation to “develop pastoral compassion” as they journey toward serving the people of God in Priesthood.
Follow Christ amid “darkness of insecurity, corruption”: Nigerian Archbishop to Students
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the students at a Catholic sponsored in his Metropolitan See to follow Jesus Christ and “shine out as the light of Christ” amid a myriad of challenges in their country.
Two Catholic Priests in Nigeria Killed in Separate Attacks Over the Weekend
Two Catholic Priests were killed in separate attacks in their respective Nigerian Dioceses over the weekend, one in Kaduna Archdiocese on Saturday, June 25, and the other in Auchi Diocese on Sunday, June 26.
Two Nigerian Catholic Priests Regain Freedom after Monthlong Captivity, Diocese Thankful
Fr. Stephen Ojapah and Fr. Oliver Okpara who were abducted last month after gunmen stormed their residence at St. Patrick's Catholic Parish of Sokoto Diocese have gained their freedom, the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.
South Sudanese “over-depend on humanitarian aid”, Bishop Bemoans, Calls for Self-Reliance
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan is bemoaning the tendency of the citizens of the East-Central African to rely on humanitarian assistance.
Prioritize Education in “Christian faith” in Fostering Religious Vocations: Kenyan Nun
There is need to prioritize education in faith in the person of Jesus Christ when engaging in promoting vocations to Religious Life, a Kenyan Catholic Nun has said.
Nigeria Needs to Address Violence in a “far more proactive” Manner: Christian Entity
There is need for the government of Nigeria to address the violence in the country in a “far more proactive” manner, including holding those behind the attacks to account, the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has said.
Politicians “should not divide people”: Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged politicians in the East African nation to avoid causing divisions among citizens amid reported conflicts at camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Juba.
Salesians’ Classroom Construction Initiative Benefiting Learners at Zambian Community
Learners at the Salesian secondary school in Zambia’s Zatti community are benefiting from the classroom construction project undertaken by members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), a report indicates.
Survivors of Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigeria Recount “terrible” Experiences in Church
Survivors of the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholics killed and more than 80 injured have recounted their experiences in the church on the fateful day.
