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Catholic News in Africa
Manager of Income Generating Initiatives in Zambian Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Manager of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) in Zambia’s Chipata Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop of the same Episcopal See.
Nigeria’s Education System “losing relevance”, Alternative in Catholic Schools: Archbishop
The education system in Nigeria is becoming irrelevant, the Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Abuja in the West African nation has said.
Religious Vocation “belongs to God”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop to Newly Professed Nuns
Vocation to Religious Life is a fruit of God’s grace and is therefore not a possession of an individual person but “belongs to God”, Bishop Mark Kadima said during the profession of 11 members of the Congregation of Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK).
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Malawi Decries Renewed Violence against Albinos, Elderly
Officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Commission (CCJP) in Malawi have condemned the renewed violence against people living with albinism and elderly persons in the Southern African nation.
Intimidation of Christians in Guinea-Bissau Threatening Decades of Peace: Catholic Charity
The long-standing cordial relationship between Christians and Muslims in Guinea-Bissau is under threat with the ongoing religious-based intimidation that targets churches, the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has said.
“No going back,” Catholic Sisters told at Professions, Jubilee Celebrations in Kenya
Members of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph (FMSJ) who celebrated their Jubilees and professions in Kenya have been urged to cling to Jesus Christ, and not to quit in the face of hardships.
Catholic Diocese in Zambia Declares Unity Theme for 2023 Pastoral Year
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola in Zambia has declared “Unity” as the theme of the 2023 pastoral year in his Episcopal See.
Omission of Nigeria from “Countries of Particular Concern” Angers Christian Rights Entity
Nigeria is one of the countries that the United States (U.S.) State Department has struck out of its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list, a move that has angered the human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Caritas Official in South Sudan Urges Youth to “be ambassadors of peace” at Grassroots
There is need for young people in South Sudan to “be ambassadors of peace” within their respective local communities, the Caritas Coordinator of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has said.
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.
