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Catholic News in Africa
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.
Africa Listed as Top Beneficiary of 2022 Aid to the Church in Need Donations
The people of God in Africa benefited the most from the donations that were channeled through Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
He Served “with courage, braveness”: Bishop on Catholic Priest Killed at Tanzanian Parish
The late Fr. Pamphili Nada, who was killed by a man suspected to be mentally challenged at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Karatu Parish of Tanzania’s Mbulu Diocese has been eulogized as a Priest who served “with courage and bravery”.
Kenya’s Finance Act 2023 Placing “unsustainable burden” on Kenyans: Catholic Bishops
Kenya’s Finance Act of 2023 that received Presidential assent last month has placed “unsustainable burden” on citizens of the East African nation, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Christian Entity Welcomes Presidential Pardon of Egyptian Lawyer, Human Rights Activist
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the Wednesday, July 19 Presidential pardon granted to a lawyer and a human rights activist in Egypt.
Jihadists Posing as State Actors to Grab Land from Christians in Nigeria: Report
Some Nigerian State officials are working in cahoots with jihadist mercenaries to grab land from Christians in the West African country, researchers at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) have established.
Catholic Bishops Condemn Brutality on “innocent Kenyans”, Urge Police to Target Criminals
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have condemned police brutality on “innocent Kenyans” in the latest round of opposition-led anti-government protests and called upon law enforcement officers to target criminals, who infiltrate groups of demonstrators.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Political Candidates against Self-seeking Agenda
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned political candidates in the December 20 general elections against self-seeking agenda.
Zambia’s Debt Relief Deal “opportunity to reduce cost of living": Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said that the debt relief deal that Zambia has reportedly reached with her creditors provides an opportunity for the government of the Southern African nation to reduce the country’s cost of living.
“A very painful moment”: Catholic Archbishop on Murder of Civilians in Cameroon
Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon has described the Sunday, July 16 murder of civilians in his Metropolitan See as a “very painful moment”.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Emphasizes “humane leadership” amid Political Tension
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri is calling on political leaders in Kenya to be humane amid political tensions characterized by opposition-led protests that have resulted in multiple deaths, and destruction of property.
Jesuit Entity’s Project to Foster “access to safe” Education in Troubled Nigerian State
The new project under the auspices of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) to be launched in Nigeria’s embattled Borno State aims at fostering access to “safe and quality education” in the Northeastern region of the country.
First Archbishop of Uganda’s Mbarara Archdiocese Dies at 79, Mourned as Unity Advocate
Archbishop Paul Kamuza Bakyenga, the first Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mbarara in Uganda, who has passed on at the age of 79 is being mourned as a humble servant and a “true advocate for unity”.
Police Arrest of Minor “unwarranted, serious breach of rights”: Caritas Zambia
Caritas Zambia has decried the arrest of an eight-year-old boy, allegedly apprehended for fighting with a 12-year-old girl, describing the police action as “unwarranted” and in “serious breach” of the boy’s rights.
“Never regretted it”: Cardinal in Mauritius on Call to Ministry as Priest, Bishop
On the occasion of his 32nd Episcopal anniversary, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said he “never regretted” answering God’s call to the Priesthood ministry, and later Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius.
World Day for Grandparents, Elderly: Bishop in Zambia Lauds “wisdom of the elderly”
Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Diocese in Zambia has cautioned against the tendency to despise and neglect the elderly in society, and lauded them for their wisdom.
“Be a model for believers”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has encouraged the new Bishop of the West African country’s Katiola Diocese to “be a model for believers”, both by his expressions and actions.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishops in DR. Congo, Apostolic Vicar in Libya
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Edouard Tsimba Ngoma and Mons. Edouard Isango Nkoyo as Auxiliary Bishops for Kinshasa Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and assigned them the Titular Sees of Igilgili and Utimmira respectively.
“Very alarming”: Catholic Bishop on Crimes in South Sudan, Urges Action
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has described crime levels in the East-Central African nation as “very alarming”, and advocated for efforts towards lasting peace.
Let Challenges Not “extinguish our hopes for a better Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned against despair amid a myriad of challenges, and underscored the need to maintain hope for better days.
