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Catholic News in Africa
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kenyan Diocese Eulogized as “courageous man, gentle soul”
Bishop Paul Darmanin, who was at the helm of the Catholic Diocese of Garissa since its establishment in 1984 till his retirement in December 2015 has been eulogized as a man of great courage.
Help Realize “the Malawi you want, utilize your influence”: Bishop to Catholic Women
Members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in Malawi have been challenged to help realize the country they want, where current challenges are addressed.
New “stitching” Course at Salesian Institute in South Africa Empowering Young Women
Young women enrolled at the Salesian Institute Youth Projects’ Waves of Change program in South Africa’s Cape Town Catholic Archdiocese are receiving additional skills that are contributing to their empowerment.
WYD 2023: African Digital Faith Influencers Urged to Be Faith Pilgrims, “not tourists”
A section of the African Digital Youth Faith Influencers (ADYFI) who are to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, have been reminded that they are embarking on a pilgrimage of faith and not a fun tour.
Major Seminaries in Burundi Set Limit to Enrollment amid “boom in vocations”
Major Seminaries in Burundi have been forced to regulate their enrollment as the number of young people seeking to join Priestly and Religious Life continues to rise in the Eastern African country.
Pope Francis Calls for “urgent aid, assistance” to Migrants in Northern Africa
Pope Francis is calling upon governments in Africa and Europe to urgently help migrants in North Africa, who he said are undergoing “unspeakable suffering”.
Nigeria’s Small-scale Farmers Playing “crucial role” in Food Security: Christian Leaders
Small-scale farmers in Nigeria are playing a “crucial role” in addressing the challenge of food security in Africa in general, and the West African nation in particular, members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have said.
Last Minute Preparation Tips for Africans Participating in World Youth Day in Portugal
Angela Azuma from Ghana has participated in two World Youth Day (WYD) events and is gearing up for the third one taking place in Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, between August 1-6.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Urge Dialogue Based on “clearly defined framework” to End Crisis
Religious leaders in Kenya under their umbrella body, the National Dialogue Forum (NDF), are advocating for dialogue among political leaders in the East African nation to end the crisis in the country.
Go Beyond Ethnicities, Strive for Collaboration: Bishop in South Sudan to Catholic Men
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has urged members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to go beyond their respective ethnicities, and instead strive for collaboration to bring positive change to society.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Appeal for Calm amid Post-Election Grievances
Members of the Interreligious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are appealing to the citizens of the West African country to maintain calm as stakeholders work to resolve grievances relating to the country’s June 24 general elections.
Pope Francis Appoints Pioneer Bishop for Kenyan New Diocese, New Archbishop in Madagascar
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Wote as a new Episcopal See in Kenya and appointed Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, who has been serving as the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Embu Diocese as its pioneer Bishop.
Bishop in Burkina Faso in Solidarity with Catholics Skipping Mass for Fear of Attacks
Many people no longer attend Holy Mass in Burkina Faso for fear of jihadist attacks, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dori has said, and expressed his closeness with those who fear for their lives.
Alarm as Over 50 Militia Groups Rise against Christians in Nigeria
Over 50 armed groups, most of them jihadist movements, have sprung up in Nigeria since 2015 targeting Christians, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has established.
“Step in the right direction”: Caritas Gambia Official on Bicycle Initiative for Students
The bicycle initiative that has seen thousands of students in the West African country of Gambia have easy access to their respective schools has been a “step in the right direction”, Caritas Gambia Project Coordinator, Pedro Mendy, has said.
Nation Can’t “be built on assassinations”: DRCongo Cardinal on Opposition Spokesman Murder
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has denounced the murder of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“Never experienced anything like this before”: Nigerian Cardinal on Last General Elections
The West African nation has conducted multiple general elections, but the last one had so many flaws that it is “unparallelled”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe to Represent Holy Father in Colombia
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe, as his representative in the South American nation of Colombia.
Late Ugandan Catholic Archbishop Delivered Touching Homilies, “very sociable man”: Eulogy
At his Requiem Mass, members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have remembered the late Archbishop Paul Bakyenga, who passed away on Tuesday, July 18 at the age of 79 for delivering touching homilies.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “fight desert encroachment” in Tree Planting Initiative
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at addressing the “desert encroachment” and other related challenges.
