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Catholic News in Africa
Inaugural Meeting of Catholic University Rectors in IMBISA Calls for Regional Forum
Participants in the first meeting of Catholic University Rectors that brought together representatives from four Southern African countries of Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe earlier this week called for the creation of a regional forum, an official has told ACI Africa.
Free Nigerians from Poverty by Renouncing “unfriendly policies”: Catholic Archbishop
The people of God in Nigeria can be freed from poverty if political leaders in the West African nation renounce “unfriendly policies” and refrain from “self-serving leadership and sterile political ramblings”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Urge Central Bank Leadership to Investigate Loan Sharks
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to look into loan sharks who are taking advantage of the economic challenges in the West African nation to extort money from innocent Nigerians.
Eswatini Awaiting State Directives on National Dialogue to Address Unrest: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Manzini, the only Diocese in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has said citizens are waiting for the government and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to give directives on when and how a national dialogue aimed at realizing peace in the country will be held.
President of Ivory Coast Reaches Out to Vulnerable Persons “living this time of Lent”
The President of the Republic of Ivory Coast has donated food items to the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the country to help reach out to vulnerable persons in the West African nation described as those “living this time of Lent”.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Respond to Pope Francis’ Call for Ukraine, Russia Consecration
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate statements, responded to Pope Francis’ call for prayer and consecration of Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Friday, March 25.
Bishop-elect in South Sudan Receives Heroic Reception in Rumbek, Pledges to Foster Unity
It was an emotional Wednesday mid-morning characterized with dance and jubilation at Rumbek Airstrip in South Sudan’s Lakes State as members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, the Laity, State officials, and members of the public received the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek, Mons. Christian Carlassare.
Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan Say Logo, Motto of Papal Visit a Call for Peace
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have launched the logo and the motto of the visit of Pope Francis to the world’s youngest country early July, saying the two are a call for peace in the East-Central African nation.
Harrowing Encounter of Nigerian Siblings Abducted by Fulani Herdsmen: Catholic Entity
Two siblings who survived a kidnapping by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have narrated their harrowing encounter in the hands of their abductors, with one of them being shot and left for dead.
Remind Tanzanians “from time to time” about Christ Peace: Vice President to Faith Leaders
Tanzania’s Vice President has told religious leaders in the East African nation to never give up on preaching about the need for peace in the country, particularly peace that “our Lord Jesus Christ left us”.
Use Special Drawing Rights Allocation to Tackle “climate crisis” in Africa: Jesuits to UK
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa are calling on the United Kingdom (UK) to direct more of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) allocation to combating “climate and biodiversity crisis” in sub-Saharan Africa.
Newly Launched Book Narrates Missionary Service to Refugee Women in Johannesburg: Editor
The editor of the book, “Bienvenu Shelter: 20 Years of Welcoming, Caring and Empowering”, has said that the publication provides insight into the ministry of the Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo, the Scalabrinians, with refugee women and their children in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg.
On World Water Day, Salesian Development Entity Reviews Clean Water Initiatives in Africa
On the occasion of World Water Day marked March 22, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has reviewed its clean water initiatives around the globe, including Africa.
Address Challenges Behind Africa’s “water stress”: Caritas Africa to World Water Forum
Caritas Africa is calling on delegates at the ongoing 9th World Water Forum in Senegal to address the issues that are behind the water crisis on the world's second largest continent.
Planned Papal Pastoral Visit to South Sudan “a hope for peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun
A Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said that the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the country in July denotes hope for peace in the East-Central African nation.
Ransom Negotiation for Release of Catholic Nuns Abducted in Nigeria Yet to Bear Fruit
Negotiations for ransom demanded for the safe release of three Catholic Nuns abducted from a Nigerian Benedictine Community have not yet been successful, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) has reported.
Bishop-elect in South Sudan Explains Symbols, Motto of His Episcopate ahead of Ordination
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has explained the symbols and motto that will define his Episcopate as represented in his coat of arms.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Encourages Students Sitting for National Examinations
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese has sought to encourage candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) saying he is praying for their success.
Nuncio in Kenya Cautions Predecessors against Interfering with Affairs of Successors
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has cautioned Catholic Church leaders who have been succeeded against meddling in the affairs of their successors and urged the former to leave room for the latter to start a “new chapter” in their new respective ministries.
Fire Engulfs Nigerian Catholic Cathedral, Archbishop Says Damage Extent “being assessed”
The leadership of Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese is assessing the damages caused when a fire reportedly engulfed Maria Assumpta Cathedral on the night of Sunday, March 20.
