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Catholic News in Africa
Plans Underway in Kenya to Celebrate 79th Death Anniversary of Legion of Mary Pioneer
Members of the Legion of Mary in Kenya are preparing to celebrate the 79th death anniversary of Venerable Edel Quinn who pioneered, in East and Central Africa, the lay apostolic association of Catholics that is rooted in Marian spirituality.
Zimbabwe’s Justice, Peace Commission Urged to Engage Stakeholders in Fostering Peace
Officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) have been urged to work with “all stakeholders” to foster peaceful coexistence in the Southern African nation.
Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusion of Marginalized in Zambia’s Budget Planning
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is calling on Zambia’s government to promote fairness during the budget preparation process by welcoming ideas from the marginalized and vulnerable.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Empowering Religious Leaders on “peacebuilding” Initiatives
The department of Integral Human Development of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, Caritas Yei, is empowering religious leaders with skills on how to foster peace and reconciliation in the country’s Central Equatoria State.
Church Entities in South Sudan Urged to “open all doors” to Personnel Fleeing Sudan War
The Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s only Metropolitan See, Juba, has urged Church institutions in the country to welcome and offer support to members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity arriving from Sudan where war broke out on April 15.
Caritas Africa Lauded for Giving Voice to Change to “eliminate the roots of injustice”
The Temporary Administrator of Caritas Internationalis (CI) has lauded members of Caritas Africa for giving voice to change that can help “eliminate the roots of injustice” on the continent.
Scheduled Consecration of Kenyan Church to be “a memorable event”: Parish Priest
The consecration of St. John the Evangelist Holy Ghost Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya planned for Saturday, May 13 will be “a memorable event for parishioners”, the Parish Priest has said.
Bishop Invites DR Congo Catholics to “massively participate” in June Eucharistic Congress
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling upon Catholics to “massively participate” in the planned third National Eucharistic Congress.
“Together for a New Africa” Surveying gaps in Leadership ahead of 2023 Training Cycle
Young people at Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network started by former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute, are surveying gaps in leadership among young people in Africa ahead of the initiative’s training scheduled for later this year.
Address Criminality, Catholic Bishops in Kenya Fault Move to Regulate Religious Entities
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the move by President William Samoei Ruto-led government to regulate religious organizations and practices.
Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte in Ethiopia Appointed Bishop of India’s Balasore Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara who has been serving as the Vicar Apostolic for Ethiopia’s Nekemte Vicariate, as the Bishop of Balasore Diocese in India.
Catholic Charity Calls for Release of Somali Women Detained for Converting to Christianity
Catholic pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) international, is appealing to the international community to intervene in the arrest and detention of two women in Somaliland who converted from Islam to Christianity.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Chad “greatly concerned” about Inter-community Clashes
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CEJP) are “greatly concerned” about recurrent inter-community clashes in the North-Central African nation.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “fraternal closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “fraternal closeness and solidarity” with victims of deadly floods and landslides that have reportedly resulted in the death of hundreds of people in the country’s South Kivu Province.
On Europe Day, Caritas Freetown Lauds EU Collaboration in Rebuilding Sierra Leone
Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has lauded the collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the development arm of the Catholic Church in the West African nation in rebuilding the country after years of civil war.
Newly Ordained Kenyan Bishop Striving for “a prosperous Diocese”, Urges Unity of Purpose
The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of Kenya's Nakuru Diocese is looking forward to having “a prosperous Diocese”.
“A great source of renewal”: Catholic Priest on Charismatic Groups in Zimbabwe
Charismatic groups can be “a great source of renewal” among the people of God, the National Spiritual Director of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in Zimbabwe has said.
“Remember your faith, study diligently”: Catholic Archbishop to Kenyan Young Learners
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese has encouraged school going children in the East African nation not to overlook their faith, and to “study diligently”.
Youth in Zimbabwean Archdiocese Visit Drug Rehabilitation Facility for “reality check”
Members of the Young Catholic Adults (YCA) in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese have visited the country’s Ingutsheni Psychiatric Hospital, where victims of drug abuse are housed for a “reality check” on the dangers and effects of substance abuse.
Past Experiences Behind Trauma of South Sudanese, Need Help to “restore hope”: Priest
The past experiences of armed and intercommunal deadly conflicts have contributed to the reality of trauma among South Sudanese who have lost hope, and stand in need of help to live meaningful lives, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.
