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Catholic News in Africa
Youth in South Sudanese Diocese Practicing ahead of 400-km Walk to Meet Pope Francis
A section of the youth in South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese who have volunteered to take part in the youth pilgrimage, which the Diocese has organized are practicing for the 400-km walk, a Catholic Priest overseeing the Diocesan pilgrimage to Juba has said.
Nuncio in DR Congo “encourages everyone to prepare their hearts” to Welcome Pope Francis
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has encouraged the people of God in the Central African nation to prepare their hearts to welcome Pope Francis next month.
Catholic Entity Helping Thousands in Ethiopia Through Economic Initiative
More than 5,000 women and young people in Ethiopia are benefiting from an economic empowerment program spearheaded by Trócaire, the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland.
Salesian Entity Facilitating Scholarships for Vulnerable at Nigerian Vocational Center
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, is facilitating scholarships for students with vulnerabilities at the Don Bosco Vocational Training Center Koko in Nigeria.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Organizing 400-km Walk to Participate in Ecumenical Visit
The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan is organizing a 400-km walk involving young people to participate in the ecumenical visit that is part of Pope Francis’ two-African-nation pastoral visit.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya to Begin “Sunday message strategy” to Foster Evangelization
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have pledged to start sharing weekly messages in what is to be called “Bishops' Sunday message” aimed at fostering evangelizing in the East African nation.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of the Bishop of Yendi in Ghana, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi in Ghana and appointed his successor.
Sweden Meeting on Ecology Should Achieve “more serious collective action”: African Priest
The June 2-3 international meeting on ecology in the capital city of Sweden, Stockholm, dubbed “Stockholm+50” needs to facilitate the achievement of “more serious collective action” on environmental matters including “lifestyle changes”, an African Catholic Priest overseeing the Jesuits Justice Ecology Network Africa (JENA) has said.
New Chapel, Library at Madagascar Prison Drawing Inmates to Catholic Church
The chapel at the prison of Port-Bergé located in the North of Madagascar has been witnessing a rising number of “religious conversions”, with most of them joining the Catholic Church, a Catholic Bishop in the Island country in the Indian Ocean has said.
Ecumenical Visit to “help our political leaders in making peace”: South Sudanese Catholic
The scheduled ecumenical visit of Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace, to South Sudan will have an impact of politicians in the East-Central African nation to work toward lasting peace, a lay Catholic has said.
Catholic Charity Constructs Education Center for South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda
The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is completing the construction of an educational and pastoral center to support the learning of South Sudanese refugees at Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in the Catholic Diocese of Arua, Uganda.
Ensure “no one dies from lack of basic food”: Catholic Bishops in Africa to Governments
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in a message ahead the Solemnity of Pentecost, urged governments and humanitarian organizations to take necessary measures to ensure that “no one dies from lack of basic food.”
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Seeking Financial Support for Formation of Major Seminarians
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are reaching out to the faithful and well-wishers in the Southern African nation to “generously” support the formation of Diocesan Major Seminarians.
Let’s Value, Focus on “the unity that Jesus sees in us”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has urged the people of God in the country to work towards disregarding the things that divide them and instead to foster the common humanity that unites them.
Election of New President in Somalia “a rebirth of hope” That Could Fade Over Time: Bishop
The Apostolic Administrator of Somalia’s Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has said that while the election of president Hassan Sheikh Mahamud is a sign of hope, “new direction” in the Horn of Africa country is still unpredictable.
In New Book, Authors Pioneer “research and practice network” on South-South Migration
Authors of a new book have explored the combination of empirical research and practice on the topic of the movement of migrants between and among developing countries in what is the first publication of its kind, ACI Africa has been told.
Freeing of Cameroonian Senator “a big sigh of relief, answered prayers”: Archbishop
The freeing of Senator Regina Mundi after being held captive for a month in Cameroon brings “a big sigh of relief” and God’s answer to “our prayers”, a Catholic Archbishop in the Central African nation has said.
Pope Francis Wishes to Touch Reality of Suffering in DRC “with own hands”: Catholic Priest
A Catholic Missionary Priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exuded confidence that Pope Francis, who has always spoken passionately about the suffering in the central African nation, wishes to know the reality of the country better.
Torture of Detainees in Mauritius “frightening violation of basic human rights”: Cardinal
The reported police torture of detainees in Mauritius is a “frightening violation of basic human rights”, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese, Maurice Cardinal Piat, has said.
On Global Day of Parents, Salesian Entity Highlights Family Initiatives in South Sudan
On the occasion of the Global Day of Parents marked Wednesday, June 1, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has highlighted initiatives toward parents and children around the world, including South Sudan.
