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Catholic News in Africa
Invoke Holy Spirit “to correct erroneous understanding”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
There is need to invoke the Holy Spirit to address misconceptions about “the promptings” of the Spirit of God, including the confusion around imaginations and false beliefs that conflict with reality, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has said.
Salesian Entity in Sierra Leone Awarded for Facilitating “recovery for underage girls”
Don Bosco Fambul, an organization run by the members of the religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Sierra Leone has been honored with “Solidarity Project Award” by Spanish daily newspaper ABC, for facilitating “support and recovery for underage girls”.
“Nigeria is bleeding. Our land is soaked in blood”, Catholic Bishops Say
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are bemoaning the high rate of insecurity in the West African nation, saying the country is “soaked in blood”.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya “demand from (political) aspirants more respect for the voter”
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned political aspirants against the tendency to demean voters ahead of the August 9 general elections, saying such behavior goes “against the spirit of responsible leadership”.
Being Named Cardinal Opportunity to “do my best for salvation of souls”: Nigerian Bishop
Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke, one of the two Cardinals-designate from Africa, has described his being named candidate to receive a red from Pope Francis in August as an opportunity to “continue to do my best for the salvation of souls”.
Catholic Priest in Ghana Suspended for “refusal of transfer”, Persistence in “obstinacy”
A Priest in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Coast has been suspended for refusing to be transferred and for being obstinate in what has been described as “acts of disobedience”.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Pay Solidarity Visit to Ondo Diocese after Church Massacre
Delegations of Catholic Bishops from the Ibadan and Lagos Ecclesiastical Provinces have paid a solidarity visit to Nigeria’s Ondo Diocese following the massacre of dozens of Catholic worshippers at St. Francis Xavier Owo Parish.
Faith-based Leaders Specify Five Challenges in Africa They Want Pope Francis to “mention”
Officials of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) have specified challenges in Africa they request that Pope Francis highlights during his July 2-7 two-African-nation trip scheduled to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and conclude in South Sudan.
Bishop in Nigeria Declares Six-week Holy Mass in Honor of Ondo Church Massacre Victims
For a period of six weeks, all weekday Holy Mass in the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria will be offered for the repose of the souls of those who died following the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Parish, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has directed.
“Your pain is our pain,” Bishops in Southern Africa Condole with Ondo Diocese in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria following the massacre of dozens of worshippers during Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration at St. Francis Xavier Owo Parish.
Catholic Bishop Urges Ugandans in South Africa to Be “here legally, learn local languages”
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called on Ugandan nationals to ensure they are living in the country legally and make every effort to integrate with natives, including learning local languages.
Pilgrims to Come "from all over" South Sudan for Ecumenical Visit, Catholic Bishop Says
The July ecumenical visit to South Sudan will witness pilgrims from all the seven Catholic Dioceses of the East-Central African nation, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Says Papal Visit to Goma “announces love of God for community”
The scheduled Papal visit to city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is an event that “announces the love of God for the entire community”, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Goma has said.
Ondo Diocese in Nigeria Seeking Funds “as relief for victims” of Pentecost Sunday Massacre
The Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria is seeking financial assistance to reach out to victims of the Pentecost Sunday terrorist attack at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish that reportedly left dozens dead and many more injured.
First-ever Kenyan Spiritan Bishop Urged to Exercise Patience, “learn ways of the people”
The newly ordained Bishop of Lodwar Diocese in Kenya, the first-ever Kenyan member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) to be consecrated Bishop, has been urged to exercise patience in his Episcopal Ministry, striving to “learn the ways of the people” of God in his Diocese.
Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars
Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to be sustainable, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation have told the government.
Seek to Tap into Laity’s Expertise “to progress faster” in Synodality: Kenyan Archbishop
Members of the Clergy who tap into the expertise of the Laity have been known to “progress faster” in their respective apostolates, positively contributing to the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has said.
Increasing Number of Major Seminarians in Kenya “a good crisis”: Catholic Archbishop
The rise in the number of Major Seminarians in Kenya that has resulted in “a minor crisis” of lack of rooms in the national Diocesan Seminaries presents “a good crisis”, a Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has said.
Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan Says Ecumenical Visit “a celebration” of Christian faith
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has described the scheduled ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation as “a celebration” of Christian faith.
Catholic Laity in Nigeria Want “urgent arrest” of Those Behind Pentecost Sunday Massacre
Those behind the Pentecost Sunday massacre of dozens and injuries of many more at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria need to be urgently pursued, apprehended, and “dealt with according to the laws of the land”, officials of the Catholic Laity Council (CLC) of Nigeria have said.
