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Catholic News in Africa
New Lay Associates of Kenya’s Oldest Missionary Order Urged to “be available for service”
The newly commissioned Lay Associates of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) in Kenya, the country’s oldest Missionary Order, have been called upon to participate in the “apostolic life” of the 320-year-old Congregation, availing themselves “for the service of the Gospel”.
Catholic Women Have Mission to “mentor, animate the girl child”: Bishop in South Africa
Catholic women have the mission to contribute to the bringing up of young girls into Catholic faith and practice through mentorship and animation initiatives, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese in South Africa has said.
Catholic Youth on Annual Pilgrimage in Zambian Archdiocese Urged to Embrace Truth, Christ
Catholic youth taking part in the Annual Youth Pilgrimage in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese have been challenged to “let the truth of Christ” guide their lives.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Freed on Pentecost Sunday after Three Days in Captivity
Fr. Matthias Opara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on May 26 while returning from a funeral has been set free.
“Everything is not okay”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to New Government, Urges Diagnosis
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has cautioned the incoming government of the West African nation against the thinking that all is well in the country.
New Catholic Bishop in South Africa Urged to Foster Unity “without any prejudice”
Episcopal Ministry is built around the fostering of unity among the people of God “without any prejudice”, the Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has told the Bishop who is to assist him in the pastoral care and administration of the Metropolitan See.
Catholic Bishops in Benin Urge Youth to “cultivate spirit of creativity, entrepreneurship”
Young people who nurture “creativity and entrepreneurship” are unlikely to get involved in crime, Catholic Bishops in Benin have said, and urged the leadership of the West African nation to strategize for “job creators rather than job seekers”.
“Shameful betrayal of people suffering”: Catholic Entity on UK Reduced Aid to East Africa
The leadership of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, has decried the reduction of the United Kingdom’s (UK) humanitarian aid package for East Africa, describing the European nation’s move as “betrayal” of the suffering who depend on it for their survival.
Suspected Mastermind of Massacre at Rwandan Catholic Parish in 1994 Genocide Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema, a former Rwandan police officer suspected to have ordered the killing of at least 2,000 Tutsis who were seeking refuge at St. Paul’s Nyange Catholic Parish of the current Nyundo Diocese during the 1994 genocide has been arrested in South Africa.
South Sudanese Diocese Plans “second collection” for Sudan War Victims on Pentecost Sunday
South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has planned for “a second collection” on Pentecost Sunday to support victims of the ongoing war in Sudan.
“A great joy for the Church”: Catholic Bishop on “Baba Simon”, Cameroon’s First Venerable
The recognition of the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Simon Mpeke, popularly known as Baba Simon, who becomes Cameroon’s first Venerable, is a “great joy for the Church” in the Central African nation, the Local Ordinary of Edéa, Baba Simon’s Diocese of origin, has said.
Focolare, Jesuit Entity Organize “Sports for Peace” Initiative for Teen Migrants in Kenya
The Focolare Movement and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) have partnered to organize “Sports4Peace”, sports festivals targeting 12-18-year-olds from refugee and migrant communities in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and Kakuma, a town in Northwestern Kenya, Lodwar Catholic Diocese, which has hosted a UNHCR Refugee Camp since 1992.
“That he may be released unharmed”: Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted in Owerri, Nigeria
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the release of Fr. Matthias Opara, who was abducted on Friday, May 26 while returning from a Funeral Mass.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Decry “resurgence of mindless killings” after Dozens Massacred
The killing of “at least 130 people” in Nigeria’s Plateau State is a matter of “deep concern” for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
“Urgent need”: Catholic Bishops in Mozambique on Promoting Biblical Pastoral Care
Catholic Bishops in Mozambique have emphasized the “urgent need” to promote Biblical Pastoral care in the Southern African nation.
“Hands off Africa”: Pope Francis Revisits Key Moments of Recent Trip to Africa in New Book
“Hands off Africa”, Pope Francis’ new book that was released May 22 features key moments of his Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Peace in South Sudan from 31 January to 5 February 2023.
Restricted Movement, “communication is very difficult for us”: Missionary Priest in Sudan
A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in violence-stricken Khartoum has lamented restricted movement in the Sudanese capital city, and difficulty in establishing communication with others amid continued violence in the Northeastern African nation since April 15.
High Court in Malawi Postpones Same-Sex Unions Ruling after Christian Leaders’ Outcry
The High Court in Blantyre, Malawi, has postponed the hearing meant to interpret Section 153 (c) of the Penal Code of the Southern African nation, which criminalizes consensual same-sex relations between two consenting adults to June 5 and June 6 from May 23.
Caritas Official Urges “meaningful participation” of Youth in Sierra Leonean Politics
Concerted efforts need to be made for the youth in Sierra Leone, especially women, to have a “meaningful participation” in politics and peacebuilding initiatives in the West African nation, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in the country has said.
Caritas Uganda Seeking Partners in “local production of reusable sanitary pads” Initiative
Caritas Uganda is seeking partners in an initiative that will see “reusable sanitary pads” locally produced, with school-going girls at a refugee center as beneficiaries.
