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Catholic News in Africa
In Easter Message, Nigerian Archbishop Cautions against Despondency after “botched” Polls
The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has cautioned Nigerians against sinking into “despondency and depression” as a result of the “2023 botched general elections”.
How Salesians in Africa are Fostering International Day of Sport for Development, Peace
On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2023, marked April 6, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted initiatives they have undertaken across the globe, including Africa, to foster the celebration of the annual event.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launches Catechesis Year to Help Christians “deepen their faith”
The Year of Catechesis that the Catholic Diocese of Ngong in Kenya launched on April 4 is an opportunity for the deepening of Christian faith, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Diocese has said.
Holy Week “an invitation to solve our problems”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Holy Week provides an opportunity to reflect on how to overcome the challenges of life, the Local Ordinary of the South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) has said.
Salesians’ Medical Center in DR Congo “transformed into emergency hospital” amid Violence
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have had to transform their medical center “into an emergency hospital”, reaching out to thousands of victims of the ongoing violence in the Eastern part of the country.
“So notoriously narcissistic, myopic”: Catholic Archbishop Faults Nigeria’s Politicians
Politicians in Africa’s most populous nation “are so notoriously” keen on their own interests and foster narrow and discriminatory relationships with their respective constituents, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said
Religious Leaders in Kenya Laud Government, Opposition “for hearing the plea of Kenyans”
Religious leaders in Kenya have lauded efforts made by the Government and the Opposition in the East African nation to halt weekly demonstrations that had routinely been characterized by acts of lawlessness, including property destruction, looting, invasion of private property, and even loss of lives.
“Bring peace to our people”: Catholic Bishop to Politicians in South Sudan
At the start of Holy Week, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on politicians to deliver peace to the people of God in the world’s youngest nation.
Catholic Parish in Zimbabwe Reconsecrated after “woman destroyed sacred vessels”
The Uganda Martyrs Church of Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese has been reconsecrated following its desecration by a woman alleged to be suffering from mental health disorders.
Mr. President, “what is your position on LGBTQ+?”: Catholic Bishop in Ghana in Open Letter
A Catholic Bishop in Ghana is calling upon the President of the West African nation to “unequivocally” and “unambiguously” make known his position on the controversial issue of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) in the country.
Catholic Mission Dispensary Serving Marginalized in Kenyan Diocese Wins National Award
Tangulbei Divisional Medical Programme (TDMP), a Catholic Mission health facility under the auspices of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has been named the best Dispensary in the East African country.
“They are now surviving on leaves”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda on Plight of Karamojong
The Catholic Archbishop of Kampala in Uganda has called for the mobilization of food to reach out to the Karamojong people in the country’s Karamoja region who he says are “now surviving on leaves”.
“I share in their pain”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Road Accident Victims
The Bishop of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on March 31, reportedly resulting in the death of at least six students and injury of dozens.
Authorities in Burkina Faso Apologize after Shooting Zambian Catholic Missionary
Police in Burkina Faso have sent an apology to the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) after a shooting incident that claimed a member of the Society of Apostolic Life.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Rubanza in Burundi, Appoints Administrator
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Jean Ntagwarara from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Rubanza in Burundi and has appointed Bishop Georges Bizimana as the Apostolic Administrator.
“I will continue to pray, hold you in my heart”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to IDPs
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has assured Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living in camps in Western Bahr el Gazal State covered by his Episcopal See of his spiritual solidarity and that he holds them in his heart.
Muslim Boy Who Secretly Converted to Catholicism, Sierra Leone’s First Native Missionary
Inside Our Lady of Victories Gerihun Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Bo, Sierra Leone, a six-year-old boy marks time, waiting for the Irish Priest presiding over Holy Mass to give the final blessing before he falls into the Priest’s steps, begging to visit the Parochial house.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Parents to Foster “positive parenting behaviors”
Parents in Nigeria need to foster “positive parenting behaviors” in their respective families, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
“Doing a great job”: Catholic Priest on Catechists’ Service in South Sudanese Diocese
Catechists serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) are “doing a great job”, a member of the Clergy of the Diocese has said.
Salesisans in Madagascar Providing “full meals, social support” to Young Prisoners
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Madagascar are providing basic means of livelihood, including “social support” to young boys imprisoned at a state-run rehabilitation center in the country’s capital, Antananarivo.
