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Catholic News in Africa
After Bashing, Archdiocese of Freetown Affirms Archbishop’s Commitment to Country’s Peace
The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has responded to claims that the Local Ordinary has abandoned his duty of resolving conflicts in the West African nation, saying that the allegations made by one of the evangelical Church leaders in the country are “baseless” and intended to harm the Catholic Church in the country.
Ugandan Diocese Mourning Death of Pioneer Bishop, “founding Father”, Aged 92
The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Soroti in Uganda is mourning the passing on of Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera, the first Local Ordinary of the Ugandan Diocese.
Suspects of Pentecost Sunday Attack “need to be prosecuted now”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop
Six months after the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and more than 80 injured, there have been arrests and promises but no prosecution, Bishop Felix Femi Ajakaye has lamented.
Catholic University in Cameroon Soliciting Funds to Assist Crisis-Affected Students
The leadership of the Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC) is soliciting funds to assist students affected by the protracted crisis in the English-speaking regions of the Central African nation.
Funeral of Late Ghanaian Cardinal Planned for Next Month after Arrival of Body from Rome
The funeral of the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who served as the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana until his death on November 27 has been planned for next month after his body will have been flown from Rome.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Dedicates National Awards to Hardworking Caritas Team
Fr. Peter Konteh, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown, is this year’s winner of the Sierra Leone Leadership Award.
Church Leaders in South Africa Welcome Report on Alleged President's Financial Crimes
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have welcomed Section 89 independent panel report, which followed investigations into financial crimes allegations laid on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Suspension of South Sudan’s Peace Talks Not Closure of “door for peace”: Catholic Nun
The recent suspension of South Sudanese government’s participation in the Rome peace talks does not mean that the “door for peace” in the East-Central African nation is permanently closed, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.
Salesian Entity Launches “emergency relief appeal” to Address Horn of Africa Food Crisis
Salesian Missions Australia, the development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Oceania country, has launched an appeal for food supplies in view of reaching out to the needy in the Horn of Africa nations amid “food shortages and unrest”.
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Elect Cardinal to Head Their Conference
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have elected Antoine Cardinal Kambanda President of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR).
Ecumenical Trip Signals Possibility for Peace, Reconciliation in South Sudan: Catholic Nun
The planned Papal ecumenical visit to South Sudan that the Holy See confirmed on December 1 signals the possibility for peace and reconciliation in the world’s youngest nation, a Catholic Missionary Nun in the country has said.
New President of Jesuits in Africa, Madagascar “needs no introduction”: Outgoing Leader
The newly appointed President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) is well known to the members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the continental forum and “needs no introduction”, the outgoing President, Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, has said.
Consultors of Wa Diocese in Ghana Elect Diocesan Administrator after Death of Cardinal
Members of the College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana have elected a Diocesan Administrator to govern the Episcopal See “ad interim” following the death of the Local Ordinary, Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr.
Christians in Nigeria Living under “severe stress”: Catholic Bishop
For years, Christians in Nigeria have lived under “severe stress”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
Salesians in DR Congo Securing Young Women’s Future in Education Partnership
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are securing the future of young women in an education partnership with International Voluntary Service (VIS).
Catholic Charity Blames IDP Woes in Mozambique on Manipulation of Figures
Organizations working with refugees are manipulating the statistics of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northern Mozambique, the Catholic charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has said, noting that the situation is endangering the lives of those who continue to be forced out of their homes in the region’s raging violence.
Catholic Bishop in Ghana Faults Lawmaker’s Remarks on Freemasonry
A Catholic Bishop in Ghana has faulted the Member of Parliament (MP) of Effutu Constituency in the West African nation for saying that Catholics are free to join the freemason society.
Traditional Healers in Mozambique Vaccinating Civilians to Fight Militia: Catholic Charity
Traditional healers are vaccinating groups of young men in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique and allowing them to go ahead and fight militias that continue to wreak havoc in the embattled province.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries Land Grabbing Menace, Urges “peaceful coexistence”
There is need for authorities in South Sudan to put an end to the menace of land grabbing, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of Yei Diocese has said.
African Catholic Activists Tell New Disney CEO to End LGBTQ “grooming” in Content
Members of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of CitizenGo, which is the international Catholic activist organization, have asked Robert Iger, the newly appointed CEO of Disney, to prioritize family values at the entertainment company, and to stop pushing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) agenda in content meant for children.
