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Catholic News in Africa

Bishop Michael Bibi during Mass to mark one year since he took canonical possession of Buea Diocese. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Attacks on Him “total interference” in His Governance

Feb 28, 2022

Bishop Michael Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has bemoaned recent attacks on him through a variety of communication channels saying the negative sentiments are “signs of total interference” in the governance of his Episcopal See.  

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Diocese of Oyo

Not Observing Lent Empties Christianity of “authentic power, identity”: Nigerian Bishop

Feb 28, 2022

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has urged Christians to observe Lent, saying failure to take part in the 40-day period characterized by prayer, fasting and almsgiving undermines the “authentic power and identity” of Christianity.  

Mons. Papias Musengamana, appointed Bishop of Rwanda's Catholic Diocese of Byumba by Pope Francis on 28 February 2022. Credit: Fr. Norbert Ngabonziza

Pope Francis Appoints Rector of Catholic Major Seminary Bishop for Byumba Diocese, Rwanda

Feb 28, 2022

Pope Francis appoints Mons. Papias Musengamana Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Byumba in Rwanda.

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito with Secretaries General, Coordinators of Justice and Peace commissions, and persons responsible for migrants and refugees from eight countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA). Credit: Brend Gwasira, programs Officer

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Calls for “joint advocacy” in Countering Xenophobia

Feb 27, 2022

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has called for “joint advocacy” in countering xenophobic sentiments in South Africa.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Stop misleading politicians by endorsements”, Nigerian Bishop Urges Religious Leaders

Feb 27, 2022

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has urged religious leaders in the West African country to refrain from endorsing politicians and termed such moves as “misleading”.

Credit: Mamokhantso Refiloe Nkune, Lesotho Catholic Commission of Justice and Peace Mining and Social Justice Officer

Create “policies that include women” in Lesotho, Catholic Social Justice Official to State

Feb 27, 2022

Mamokhantso Refiloe Nkune of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the government to create labor “policies and laws that include women” in the mining industry.

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Implement Strong, Justice Mechanisms to Tackle Exploitation in Africa: Catholic Entities

Feb 26, 2022

Officials of various Catholic entities with presence in Africa are calling for the establishment of “strong and effective mechanisms” that would allow easy access to justice in cases where foreign large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) violate the rights of Africans. 

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Catholic Charities Report Massive Exodus in Mozambican Villages amid Heightened Attacks

Feb 25, 2022

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Portugal and Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) have reported Massive Exodus in Mozambican Villages amid Heightened Attacks.

Mons. Raphael Mweempwa, appointed Bishop of Zambia's Monze Diocese by Pope Francis on 25 February 2022. Credit: ZCCB

Pope Francis Appoints Formator of Catholic Seminary Bishop for Monze Diocese in Zambia

Feb 25, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Raphael Mweempwa who has been serving as a lecturer and formator at St. Dominic Major Theological Seminary in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese the Bishop for Monze Diocese in the Southern Africa country.

Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa of South Africa's Queenstown Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Poor Preparations for Freshmen Behind Recurring University Protests: South African Bishop

Feb 25, 2022

Bishop Siphiwo Paul Vanqa of South Africa's Queenstown Diocese has faulted the government for “not good enough” preparation of freshmen as an important factor in the recurring university students’ protests.