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Catholic News in Africa
“A decisive turning point”: Catholic Archbishop on DR Congo’s Third Eucharistic Congress
The third National Eucharistic Congress in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that concluded on Sunday, June 11 marked “a decisive turning point” for the followers of Jesus Christ in the Central African nation, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in the country has said.
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Appeals for "intense prayers" for Abducted Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to offer "intense prayers" for the safe and quick release of Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu who was kidnapped on Sunday, June 11.
“People are just not safe”: Immediate Former Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan on Ongoing Violence
The situation in Sudan remains a cause for concern and the people of God in the Northeastern African nation “are just not safe” amid reports of violation of ceasefires, the immediate former Apostolic Nuncio to the country has said.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 61-year-old Bishop in Madagascar
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jean Claude Randrianarisoa of Madagascar’s Miarinarivo Diocese.
Catholic Entity’s Psychosocial Workshop in Eswatini to Build “resilience” amid New Crises
The psychosocial support workshop that Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini has organized aims at “building of resilience” of the participants, officials involved in planning the two-day training have said.
Archbishop Cautions against “legislative biases, discrimination” in Nigerian State
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has cautioned members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) against making laws that are biased towards natives of the Nigerian State.
Those Implicated in 2022 Pentecost Massacre “must” Answer: Bishop at Church Dedication
Persons implicated in the Pentecost Sunday 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that resulted in the death of 41 worshippers and the injury of many more “must” be held accountable, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
“Be of value to the world”: Apostolic Nuncio to Confirmation Candidates at Kenyan Parish
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya and South Sudan has called on candidates who were receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Chapel of Loreto Convent Msongari School under St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Nairobi Archdiocese to “be of value to the world.”
Official of Kenyan Association of Catholic Nuns Cautions against “plastic pollution”
The Program Manager of the Sisters’ Led Youth Empowerment Initiative (SLYI), a program of the Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), has cautioned against “plastic pollution” and appealed for joint efforts to address the challenge.
“Still nursing pain”: Nigerian Governor on 2022 Pentecost Attack on Catholic Worshippers
One year after the attack on Catholic worshippers, who had gathered at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese for Pentecost Sunday Eucharistic celebration, and the people of God in the Southwestern region of Nigeria are yet to come to terms with the events of that fateful day, the State Governor has said.
Let’s “work collectively” in Pastoral Service: Vicar General of South Sudanese Diocese
Pastoral agents need to foster a collective approach if their service among the people of God is to be effective, the Vicar General of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has said.
“Pray for us”: Catholic Bishops of Southern African Conference ahead of Ad Limina Visit
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are seeking spiritual solidarity ahead of their Ad Limina visit, the periodic visit to the Holy See during which Catholic Bishops have an audience with the Holy Father and an opportunity to pray at the tombs of St. Peter and St. Paul.
Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for September 2.
Ensure “appointments reflect the diversity of Nigeria”: Christian Leaders to New President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new President of Nigeria, who was sworn in on May 29 will need to see to it that those he appoints to government offices, including the security docket reflect the country’s diversity without overlooking merit, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said.
May Sierra Leone’s Elections “bring an end to violence, hatred, discord”: Caritas Official
“May this election bring an end to the violence, hatred, and discord that has plagued our beloved country,” the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone, Fr. Peter Konteh, has implored ahead of the June 24 general elections in the West African nation.
“Immensely proud”: Catholic Bishops in South Africa on Mission of Firefighters to Canada
Catholic Bishops in South Africa are “immensely proud” of South African firefighters who were commissioned to Canada to help fight wildfires.
Catholic Priests in Nigerian State Urge President to Address Former Governor’s “fallacies”
Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) in the country’s Kaduna State are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “correct the fallacies” that the immediate former governor of the Nigerian State made in a viral video.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Cautions against “faith in human beings” at the Expense of Christ
The Catholic Bishop of Nakuru Diocese in Kenya has cautioned against the temptation to put one’s “faith in human beings” at the expense of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Three Issues Bishops in Central African Conference Want Addressed for Peace to Prevail
Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have highlighted three challenges the people of God in their respective countries are facing, which they say need to be addressed for peace to prevail.
Priest Returning from Pastoral Duties in Nigeria Shot Dead, Archdiocese in “great shock”
Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, a Catholic Priest, who was returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Benin City Archdiocese on Wednesday, June 7 was shot dead, the Local Ordinary has said.
