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Catholic News in Africa
Apostolic Nuncio in Georgia Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Cameroon
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Georgia and Armenia to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Call for Establishment of Food Reserves amid Price Increase
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Zambian government to set up strategic reserves of food and essential commodities to cushion the Southern African nation against price fluctuations and supply shocks.
“A blessed opportunity”: Facilitators on Synodal Encounter with Nuns at Kenyan Monastery
Facilitators of a formation workshop on the Synod on Synodality with members the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) at a Kenyan Monastery have lauded the encounter with the Cloistered contemplative Nuns as “a blessed opportunity” in promoting the synodal process among “people in ministry”.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Decries “devolved” Corruption, Cautions against Selfishness
The devolved structure of the Kenyan government enshrined in the 2010 Constitution that established two levels of government has been characterized with corruption, a Kenyan Catholic Bishop has lamented.
Don’t “become a burden”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to 26 Newly Ordained Priests
The 26 newly ordained Priests in Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese have been cautioned against becoming burdens to their leaders in the practice of their Priestly ministry.
Respect the Presidency: Catholic Bishops in Angola on Proposal to Oust President
Catholic Bishops in Angola are calling for respect of the Presidency in the Southern African nation amid a proposal to oust the country’s President from power.
Church in Zambia Seeking to “harness” WYD Experiences for Youth “pastoral model”
Plans are underway for the Catholic Church in Zambia to “harness” experiences during the August 1-6 World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, for a “pastoral model” that can benefit the youth, including those who did participate in the global event.
Prayer “key to succeed in life”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth
A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR) has urged the youth to embrace a life of prayer.
Tree Planting in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “ecological conversion”: Archbishop
The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at fostering “ecological conversion”, the Local Ordinary has said.
“People are joining”: Legion of Mary Official in Uganda on Membership after Centenary Fete
Months after the centenary celebration of the Legion of Mary in Uganda, new members are joining the Marian movements, and misconceptions about the Ireland-founded lay apostolic association are being clarified, an official in the East African nation has said.
Church in Malawi Thriving Above Harmful Culture, Challenging Christian-Muslim Marriages
Baptisms at Don Bosco Parish of Malawi’s Archdiocese of Lilongwe are held every second month. Fr. Joseph Czerwinski, the Priest in Charge of the Parish has said that the ceremony cannot be held on an annual basis because then, the number of those being baptized would be too large to handle.
Catechists in Ghanaian Archdiocese Cautioned against Laxity, Urged to “work hard”
Catechists in the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana have been cautioned against laxity, and urged to “work hard” and affirm the dignity of their call to God’s service.
Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Newly Appointed State Officials “to stick” to Party Manifestos
Recently appointed officials in Nigerian States need “to stick” to the principles that were outlined in the manifestos of political parties in the West African nation, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Inside Self-Sustaining Program Supporting Poor Families at Malawian Catholic Parish
Malawi’s Atumiki Achifundo, a lay movement working with the poor people across Catholic Parishes in the Southern African country offers invaluable lessons to Dioceses and Parishes that are looking to sustain themselves.
Leadership “not power but service”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth
A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has challenged youth leaders in the South Sudanese only Metropolitan See not to view their respective positions “as power but as service” to the Church.
Africa’s Communications Committee Jubilee Host Hopes Event Will Be “a resounding success”
The host of the planned Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) is optimistic that the four-day event scheduled to take place in November in Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese “shall be” a success.
Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill Not “discriminatory”: Christian Leaders to U.S. Ambassador
Ghana’s Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill) is not “discriminatory,” Christian leaders in the West African nation have said, responding to concerns that the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana raised regarding the 2021 proposed legislation.
“Civility should be the order of the day”: Catholic Bishops in Liberia on Ongoing Campaign
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) are advocating for civility as politicians engage in campaigns ahead of the October 10 general elections.
Catholic Nuns Recall “God’s faithfulness” as They Celebrate 25 Years of Service in Kenya
Members of the Congregation of Poverelle Sisters of Bergamo (PS) are recalling the fidelity of God as they celebrate 25 years of presence in Kenya.
Family Life, “bonding together” Behind Rapid Spread of Christianity in Africa: U.S. Bishop
The spread of Christianity in Africa has been fast owing to its people’s inherent structures of community life as well as the “bonding together” of community members, an American Catholic Bishop has said.
