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Catholic News in Africa
Cameroon’s Anglophone Faith Leaders Welcome Canada Peace Talks, State Express Rejection
Religious leaders in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions have taken a stance different from that of the State, welcoming Canada’s announcement of a planned dialogue between the government and separatist leaders to resolve the protracted conflict in the two English-speaking regions of the Central African nation.
Strong Enculturation in Liturgy of 1980s “has not developed”: South African Bishop
Initiatives towards enculturation in liturgy witness in the 1980s in Southern Africa eclipsed, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa’s Umtata Diocese has been quoted as saying.
Christian Unity “must be understood to be another aspect of prayer”: Bishop in Kenya
The unity of the followers of Jesus Christ is “another aspect of prayer” and needs to be understood as such, Bishop Michael Cornelius Odiwa of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay has said.
Papal Visit “expression of compassion, solidarity with Congolese people”: State Official
The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) set to begin at the end of this month is an expression of Pope Francis’ thoughtfulness and solidarity with the people of God in the Central African nation, the Minister in charge of Communication and Media in the country has said.
Comboni Postulant in DR Congo Hospitalized with Leg Injury after Mai-Mai Rebel Attack
A Postulant of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is admitted in hospital with gun injuries on his leg following an attack allegedly by Mai-Mai Kata Katanga rebels.
Insecurity in Nigeria “has lasted for too long”: Priest at Funeral Mass of Colleague
Insecurity in Nigeria has persisted for far too long, a Priest in the West African nation has lamented during the Funeral Mass of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered when Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Minna was attacked on January 15
“Defeated destinies”: Catholic Priest in Niger on Experiences of Migrants Returning Home
Migrants transiting through Niger after failing to make it from home undergo numerous challenges, including feelings of defeat and shame, a Catholic Priest in the West African country who interacts with the returnees on a daily basis has said.
Archbishop Decries Religious Fanaticism in Nigeria, Says Priests Killed Barbarically
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria has decried the increasing division in the country, noting that Catholic Priests are being killed “in the most barbaric manner” owing to what he describes as “religious fanaticism and ethnic bigotry” in the West African nation.
“Grace saw me through”, First Blind Catholic Priest in Kenya on Adjusting to Sight Loss
Fr. Michael Mithamo King’ori has already celebrated six Masses in the Archdiocese of Nyeri in Kenya where he was ordained a Catholic Priest on January 14.
Catholic Bishop, Peace Entity Condemn Murder of Human Rights Activist in Eswatini
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Manzini and the Catholic humanitarian foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), have in separate statements condemned the murder of Thulani Maseko, a human rights lawyer and reportedly an “influential opponent” in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Catholic Leader, Religious Liberty Advocate Named EWTN News President, C.O. Officer
A Catholic leader, a religious liberty advocate, and a news show anchor has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of EWTN News, Inc., the news division of the of EWTN Global Catholic Network.
President of Kenya Hails Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kitale Diocese as “a giant of faith”
The President of the Republic of Kenya has hailed Bishop Maurice Anthony Crowley, the first Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kitale whose retirement was accepted on 4 November 2022, as “a giant of faith”.
Synodal Process “a gift from God” to Church in Southern Africa: Catholic Official
The Director of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has said that the people of God in the region have welcomed the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality that is at the consultation phase at the level of the continent as “a gift from God”.
Bishop in South Africa Cautions Priests against Organizing Big Anniversary Celebrations
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has urged Priests to celebrate their 10 years of Priesthood with modesty and to desist from spending a lot of effort in organizing huge celebrations.
Strengthen “existing security measures” to Protect Life: Bishops in Nigeria to Government
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province are urging the government to strengthen security measures so as to protect the life and properties of Nigerians.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Concerned about Weakness of Conference’s Institutions
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern about what he refers to as a weakness of the institutions of the three-nation conference, noting that most of them have died and that the remaining one is in a “precarious” condition.
Zambia’s Civil Societies Want IMF to Provide “detailed information” on Debt Restructuring
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance are hoping that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use the visit of its Managing Director to Zambia “to provide some detailed information” about the country’s debt restructuring process.
Terrorists in DR Congo Forcing Villagers to Flee Wealthy Homes: Catholic Missionary Priest
Terrorists operating in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are attacking wealthy homes and forcing inhabitants to flee, a Catholic Missionary Priest in the Central African country has said.
Load Shedding to “have negative impact on most vulnerable”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
The shutdown of electric power for hours in Zambia will have a negative effect on vulnerable Zambians and small business enterprises in the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Synod on Synodality “great moment of ecclesial communion”: Catholic Bishops in CAR
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offer an opportunity for “ecclesial communion” among the people of God in the Central African Republic (CAR), Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
