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Catholic News in Africa
“Follow rule of law”: Cardinal to Opposition Parties in Nigeria’s Disputed Election
Nigeria’s opposition political parties need to “follow the rule of law” in their attempt to challenge the results of the February 25 disputed presidential poll, a Cardinal in Africa’s most populous nation has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Peace Entity Says Resettlement of IDPs in Mozambique Impoverishes Host Community
Corrane settlement camp that is hosting people who have been displaced by violence in Cabo Delgado province has left the host community more impoverished than the victims of war themselves, a report by Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has revealed.
Synodal Process Can Help Address Challenges in Africa, African Union Official Says
The Synodal process has the potential to bring about solutions to “the various challenges of the African continent”, an official of the African Union (AU) has told delegates of the ongoing Plenary Assembly under the auspices of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Synodal Process “not about democratic speeches”: Cardinal to SECAM Assembly Delegates
The Holy Spirit is at the center of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, a Synod official has told delegates of the six-day Plenary Assembly of members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) that kicked off on Wednesday, March 1 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
“The Church is growing”: Bishop-elect in Nigeria on Meaning of Recently Created Diocese
The Catholic Church in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, is growing, the Bishop-elect of the recently created Diocese of Aguleri has said.
Lent a “complete change of direction”, Conversion: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
At the heart of every season of lent, there is a renewed call for conversion, and change of direction of one’s life, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Port Elizabeth in South Africa has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Rector of St. Paul Major Seminary in Benin Bishop of Lokossa Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Coffi Roger Anoumou who has been serving as the Rector of St. Paul Major Seminary, Djimè, in Benin as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Lokossa in the West African nation.
Wave of Murders after General Elections in Nigeria Forces Diocese to Evacuate Personnel
A Wednesday, March 1 post-election attack on villages in Nigeria’s Benue State left more than 30 murdered victims and forced the military to evacuate the staff at the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, according to latest reports from the ground.
“Rooted in African anthropological principles”: SECAM President on Synodal Process
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is consistent with the social networks typical of the people of God in Africa, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Deregister in Kenya “abortionist cartel, pouring a lot of evil money”: Catholic Activists
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), an organization established “to ensure people are free to make choices about their sexuality and well-being” is pouring a lot of money into African countries to support pro-abortion programs on the continent, Catholic activist foundation, CitizenGo Africa, has said.
Don’t Apply “this ultimate punishment”: Bishops’ Entity on Death Penalty in Zimbabwe
Members of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) are calling for the abolishment of death penalty in the Southern African nation.
Outcomes of Nigeria’s General Election Mirror Country’s Rot: African Catholic Theologian
With the high levels of poverty and corruption in Nigeria, amid increased violence and persecution of Christians, the west African country is always getting the leaders that mirror its rottenness, a leading African Catholic Theologian has said.
Food, Health Services Still Needed in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region amid Improved Access
There is still need for food and health services in Ethiopia’s Tigray region despite improved access, the Superior of the Salesian Province of Africa-Ethiopia (AET) has said.
Let’s Enlarge “space of our tents” for Growth, Salvation: SECAM Official on Synodality
There is need for the people of God in Africa to enlarge “the space of our tents” to give room for God in the spirit of the Synod on Synodality that is at the continental phase, the first Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Decry Social Media Censorship of Anti-LGBT Content
The African branch of CitizenGo, a movement of Catholic activists advocating for the promotion of family values, has decried censorship by Twitter and other social media platforms opposed to anti–LGBTQ content.
Catholic Charity Foundation Reports Fears in Mozambique amid Global Aid Shortage
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has admitted that it may not be able to sustain the food needs of victims of the earthquake in Syria, a situation that the Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) says paints a grim picture for others relying on UN aid.
Religious, Sacramental Services at Tanzanian Cathedral “suspended” after Desecration
Liturgical services at Mary Queen of Peace Cathedral of Tanzania’s Geita Diocese have been “suspended” following an incident of desecration that reportedly occurred on February 26.
“Reach out”, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Advocates for Needy in Lenten Reflection
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has advocated for the needy and vulnerable in society, emphasizing the need to “reach out” to individuals who depend on the support of others for their respective livelihood.
Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”: Catholic Priest on Synodal Process
The Church in Africa “needs to continue to be open”, reaching out to the people of God on the periphery, a Catholic Priest has said in his reflection on the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality that is at the continental phase.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Mozambique’s Maputo Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua of Mozambique’s Gurué Diocese as the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo in the Southern African nation.
