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Catholic News in Africa
Exercise Caution When Reporting Politics in Kenya: Catholic Archbishop to Journalists
There is need for news journalists in Kenya to proceed with caution when reporting politics ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9, the Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu Archdiocese has said.
Salesians’ Laudato Si’ Inspired Initiative to Benefit Thousands of Youth in Sierra Leone
More than 5,000 youth in Sierra Leone are set to benefit from a climate club initiative spearheaded by the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB).
Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigeria “sad, satanic, raw persecution”: Christian Leaders
The Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left at least 50 people dead was a “satanic” and “raw persecution” of Catholic worshippers, church leaders under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Ransom Negotiations for Safe Release of Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese “ongoing”
Negotiations for ransom are going on to secure the safe release of Fr. Christopher Itopa Onotu who was reportedly abducted from his residence at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish of Lokoja Diocese in Nigeria.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Faults Politicians for Downplaying Manifestos, Using Slogans
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has faulted politicians in the East African nation for prioritizing the use of slogans over political manifestos ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place on August 9.
Church Official in South Africa Faults Government for Protracted Human Rights Violations
Continued human rights violations in South Africa are as a result of a government that does not care and that fosters “the economy of exclusion”, a Catholic Church official has said.
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “take an active part in evangelization”
The Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese in South Sudan has called on members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to actively participate in evangelization.
Catholic Bishops in Congo Brazzaville Call for Active Participation in Electoral Process
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have, in a collective statement, urged citizens in the Central African nation to “get involved” in the process of the planned legislative and local elections scheduled for July 10.
Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria Urges “calm” after Pentecost Sunday Massacre of Dozens
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria is calling for calm following the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish that left at least 50 people killed.
Bishops in Nigeria Urge State to “hunt down” Criminals Behind Pentecost Sunday Massacre
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have condemned the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left at least 50 people killed and are calling on the Federal government to hunt down the criminals behind the attack and “bring them to book”.
"Never fall into the temptation of routine": Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya to New Bishop
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned the newly ordained Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar against the temptation of “routine” characterized with "blindly following” the beaten path of traditions.
Catholic Priest in Ethiopia appeals to Young Women, Girls to Assist in Evangelization
A Catholic Priest in Ethiopia has called upon young girls and women to assist in evangelizing in Gode, a city in the Somali region of Ethiopia, located in the Shebelle zone in the Horn of Africa country.
IDPs’ Message During Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan to “be delivered by a child”: Priest
The message of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) during the scheduled ecumenical visit at a camp in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, will be given by a child at the facility, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations of the visit said in an interview.
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.
