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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Archbishop in Chad “outraged” by Violent Crackdown on Protesters, Urges Dialogue
The Archbishop of Chad’s N’Djamena Archdiocese has expressed his anger and indignation over last month’s crackdown on peaceful protesters that reportedly left dozens dead.
How Sierra Leonean Priest Birthed Home for Vulnerable Children amid War Devastation
Five-year-old Alusine wants to be a soldier when he grows up “to arrest all bad men.” Asked to name his village, Alulu, as he is fondly referred to at St. Mary’s Fatima Interim Care Centre in River Number Two estate outside Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, says he comes from “Emergency!”
Pope Francis Cautions Nigerian Youth against Passivity amid “fundamentalism, terrorism”
Pope Francis has cautioned the youth in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, against the temptation to not resist the challenges they are experiencing in their country, including “fundamentalism, terrorism and banditry”.
To Prosper, Nigeria Needs Change from “selfishness to selflessness”: Catholic Archbishop
Nigeria will record progress when there is change from the tendency to amass wealth for personal gain to the practice of sharing, and from “selfishness to selflessness”, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Show more seriousness in tackling flood problems”: Archbishop to Government in Nigeria
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria has called upon the Nigerian government at State and Federal levels to exercise “more seriousness and commitment” in addressing the challenge of floods in the West African country.
Church Leaders in South Africa Decry “political quagmire”, Call for Faith “rejuvenation”
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) are calling for a renewal of what they describe as the society’s moral fiber, in a bid to address the “political quagmire” that they say the country has found itself in.
Auxiliary Bishop of Umuahia Diocese Set to Shepherd the Nigerian Catholic Diocese
Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong, the Auxiliary Bishop of Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria since July 2020, is set to shepherd the Nigerian Catholic Diocese.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo “deeply concerned” about Rising Insecurity in Maniema Province
Bishop Placide Lubamba Ndjibu of the Catholic Bishop of Kasongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said he is “deeply concerned” about the rise in cases of violence in Maniema Province, a territory in his Episcopal See.
Cardinal in Nigeria Expresses Solidarity with Youth ahead of Dialogue with Pope Francis
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria has sent a message of solidarity with Catholic youths in Africa who are participating in the planned dialogue with Pope Francis, expressing hope that the young people will have a fruitful conversation with the Holy Father.
Regional Catholic University in Kenya Urged to Form Ethical, “value-based future leaders"
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has been challenged to have, as an objective, the formation of ethical and “value-based future leaders”.
Let’s Rebuild Our “badly broken” Diocese: Bishop in South Sudan to Natives of His See
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan has called upon the natives of his Episcopal See residing in the capital city to join him in initiatives to rebuild the “badly broken” South Sudanese Diocese.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee Hailed as “giant of faith”
On the occasion of his Episcopal Golden Jubilee celebration, the pioneer Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya, Bishop Philip Sulumeti, has been hailed as a “giant of faith”.
Unite Kenyans Regardless of Political, Ethnic Backgrounds: Kenyan Bishop to Politicians
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has called on politicians in the East African nation to come to terms with the fact that the general elections ended and to focus on uniting Kenyans regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.
Cairo Oratory Salesians Reaching Out to Sudanese Refugees with Education, Social Services
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are reaching out to Sudanese refugees at Don Bosco Zeitoun Oratory in Cairo, Egypt, with education and social services.
Pope Francis Lauds Kenyan Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee as Diligent Servant
Pope Francis has acknowledged with appreciation the five-decade Episcopal Ministry of a Kenyan Catholic Bishop, lauding him as a diligent and zealous servant who preached “the gospel truth to the people.”
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Backs Petition Demanding Justice for Persecuted Christians
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, expressed his backing for a petition requesting that the United Kingdom (UK) government "call on their Nigerian counterparts to bring to justice those responsible for genocidal attacks” in the West African nation.
South African Society Recognition of Catholic Biblical Scholars “very significant”: Priest
South Africa’s Bible Society recognition of Catholic Biblical Scholars for the translations of the Bible from ancient Biblical languages to African languages is “very significant” to the Catholic Church, a member of the Bible Society Sesotho Review Committee has said.
Graduands from Kenya-based Catholic University Urged to Champion the Care of Environment
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has called upon graduands from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to use their academic knowledge to champion the conservation of the environment.
Kenya-based Regional Catholic University Hailed for “tremendous contribution to education”
An official of the Kenyan government has, during the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), hailed the regional institution of higher learning for contributing to “education growth and social welfare” in the East African country.
“Rich overnight”, Bishop in Malawi Decries Wide Gap between Country’s Poor and Wealthy
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mangochi in Malawi has found it baffling that a few individuals in the country are getting richer and richer while a majority of the population continue to wallow in deep poverty.
