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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Sister in South Sudan Shares Joy of Serving Two Visiting Popes
A Catholic Nun who actively participated in the celebration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Sudan in 1993 had the opportunity to interact with a Pope for the second time when she served at the February 5 Papal Mass in South Sudan.
Nigeria Keeps Plunging “deeper into abyss” Despite Interventions, Advice: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have decried the protracted security challenge in the country saying the West African nation has plunged “deeper into the abyss”.
Zambia’s Bishops Condemn Inclusion of “families of same-sex marriage” in School Curriculum
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) are pushing the government to revise the school curriculum that seeks to introduce same-sex relationships to school-going children in the Southern African country.
Jesuit Apostolate to Focus on Youth’s “resilience in digital age” in Planned Conference
Officials of Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC), an apostolate of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Eastern Africa, are set to realize a national conference, which is to focus on fostering the “resilience” of young people in Kenya in the digital era.
Elect Leaders Who “strive to build a cohesive, harmonious, prosperous” Nigeria: Bishop
The electorate in the West African nation of Nigeria have been urged to elect political candidates who manifest hearts for “the weak and the vulnerable.
“Feed this fire of peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan on Pope Francis’ Pleas
For the longest time, South Sudanese have been living in “disillusionment, hopelessness, and abandonment”, Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said, and appealed to the local church in the country that has been experiencing violent conflicts since December 2013 to ensure that the efforts of Pope Francis to realize reconciliation and peace do not go to waste.
“It is going to wreck our society”: Catholic Bishop on Same-sex Union Advocacy in Kenya
The advocacy for same-sex unions and gender transition in Kenya is not good for the East African nation, Bishop John Oballa Owaa has said.
Shun “individual agendas” in Care for Sick: Catholic Bishops’ Health Commission in Malawi
Coordinators of the Catholic Health Commission (CHC) in Malawi have told the people of God in the country to shelf their personal agendas while attending to the sick.
Planned Chastity Conference to Teach Youth Skills in “healthy” Relationships: Convener
The 2023 edition of the Youth Chastity Conference (YCC) will seek to empower young people with skills for “healthy” relationships, a convener of the annual event has told ACI Africa.
“Use all resources” to Address Violent Conflict in Ghana’s Bawku Region: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are urging the government to “use all resources at its disposal” to restore peace in the Bawku region in the Northeastern part of the country.
Catholic Priest in Kenya Develops Tool to Conquer Bad Habits ahead of Lent, Easter
Many people are struggling to get out of various addictions, including spending too much time on social media and watching pornographic content, a Catholic Missionary Priest in Kenya has said.
Christian Rights Entity Fears for Disruption of Nigerian Elections amid Increased Attacks
Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a UK-based human rights foundation, has raised alarm over heightened killings allegedly by Fulani men in Nigerian States and expressed fears that the deteriorating security in the country may disrupt the general elections slated for February 25.
Legion of Mary Official Highlights “recruitment, extension” in Kenyan Church institutions
The Spiritual Director of the Legion of Mary in Kenya has highlighted indicators of progress of the "lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis", in the East African nation.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Decry “new regime of rights” Pushing for Same-Sex Relations
Religious leaders in Kenya have decried the “swelling spread and support” for what they describe as “a new regime of rights” that is pushing for same-sex relations in Africa in general and in the East African nation in particular.
Let’s “work together for peace”, Nuns, Clergy Appeal after South Sudan Peace Pilgrimage
The ecumenical visit to South Sudan undertaken by Pope Francis, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev. Dr. Iain Greenshields, is a challenge to be instruments of peace and hope to the people of God in the East-Central African nation, ACI Africa has been told.
Catholic Activists Call for Investigation into Possible Trafficking of Congolese Children
The recent nabbing of Croatians in a suspected case of trafficking of Congolese children lifts a lid on numerous such cases that happen underground, Catholic Activists in Africa under their umbrella organization CitizenGo have said.
Clergy, Religious in South Sudan Pledge to Espouse Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage Exhortations
Exhortations that Pope Francis made in his encounters with the people of God in South Sudan during his three-day Pilgrimage of Peace, which concluded February 5 with the Papal Mass, resonated well with members of the Clergy, women and men Religious in the East-Central African nation.
“Special call”: Liturgical Coordinators on Preparing for Papal Mass in South Sudan
The opportunity to serve Pope Francis during the February 5 Holy Mass in South Sudan was a fulfilling experience, those who were selected to coordinate the preparations for the Papal Mass in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, have said.
“Amazing”: Jesuit Provincial on Their Private Encounter with Pope Francis in South Sudan
The private meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) during his visit in South Sudan was “amazing”, a Priest at the helm of the Jesuits in Eastern Africa Province has said.
“Africa is happy, grateful”: Catholic Bishops on Pope Francis’ Visit Despite Frail Health
Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar have expressed their gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan despite his poor health.
