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Catholic News in Africa
Remain Faithful Like St Joseph amid “challenges of different kinds”: Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has urged the people of God in the West African nation to emulate St. Joseph’s faithfulness to the word of God in the face the challenges of life.
How Nuns in Senegal are Sustaining New Community amid Prolonged Drought, Limited Resources
Members of the Religious Congregation of the Poor Clares who recently established a community in the Catholic Archdiocese of Dakar in Senegal are working against all odds, including prolonged drought and limited resources, to sustain their mission in the West African country.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Question Public Prosecutions’ Independence, Ability to Handle Cases
Religious leaders in Kenya are questioning the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and its capability to pursue cases of corruption in the East African nation.
Catholic Archbishop Urges “open dialogue” to Foster Reconciliation, Fraternity in Uganda
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is advocating for “open dialogue” among citizens of the East African nation in view of addressing the challenges in the country and foster “reconciliation and fraternity”.
Nigeria’s Faith Leaders Urge Community Sensitization to Address Rising Domestic Violence
Faith leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about the “alarming escalation” of domestic violence cases and called for the sensitization of community members to address the menace.
Human Rights Fostering “a collective responsibility”: Catholic Bishops’ Entity in Zimbabwe
Members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) have said it is everyone’s responsibility to foster and safeguard human rights.
Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the Holy Father “a welcome worthy of his rank” during his Apostolic visit early next year.
Keep Faith amid “formidable challenges, social contradictions” in Nigeria: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on citizens to remain firm in their faith despite what he described as “formidable challenges and social contradictions” in the West African nation.
Synod on Synodality Opportunity to “journey together in truth”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Chad to “journey together in truth”, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation have said.
Church in South Sudan Invited to share in Pope Francis' "pilgrimage of peace" During Visit
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has invited people of different faiths in the East-Central African nation to prepare to join Pope Francis in his "pilgrimage of faith" during the Holy Father's planned Ecumenical visit to the country.
New Book on Culture of Care Offers “concrete steps” in Religious Confronting Abuse Menace
Readers of the 166-page newly launched book will gather “concrete steps” on how communities of men and women Religious can effectively confront the scourge of abuse and provide access to supportive communities for those who may encounter questions or even resistance in their attempts to implement diligent policies and practices.
Catholic Bishops Question “peculiar” Arrest, Release of Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Director
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have raised questions concerning the strange way in which the country’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director was arrested, detained, and set free without being charged.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Catholic Bishop Calls for “unconditional” Ceasefire amid Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has called upon parties in the violent conflict in Upper Nile State, a territory in his Episcopal See, to “unconditionally cease from violence”.
Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa
The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected by destructive floods that reportedly left at least 120 people dead in the country’s capital, Kinshasa.
Pope Francis Creates New Catholic Diocese in Nigeria, Appoints Pioneer Bishop
Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria and appointed Mons. Mark Maigida Nzukwein the Diocese’s first Bishop.
Newly Ordained Priest in South Africa Encouraged to Embrace Divine Mercy Devotion
The Bishop of Kimberley Catholic Diocese in South Africa has encouraged a newly ordained Priest to embrace Divine Mercy devotion in his Priestly ministry.
Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Bamako, Mali, as the Bishop for the country’s Sikasso Diocese.
Africa Well-represented in Catholic Non-Violence Initiative on “just peace” in Rome
Africa was well-represented at a recent Rome conference that explored the concept of the gospel of nonviolence and “just peace”, interrogating Catholic “just war” teaching in the present day as an example of Vatican II's call to “scrutinize the signs of the times” referenced in the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes, 4.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commends Parents for Persevering through Difficult School Year
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has hailed parents in the East African country for struggling to keep their children in school during harsh economic times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
