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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Seeking Partnerships to Address Food Security Challenge
Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS) is seeking to partner with “well-wishers worldwide” in view of reaching out to local farmers in the East-Central African nation to address the challenge of food security.
“Guard against violence, hate speech”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Politicians
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against violence and hate speech during campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections.
“Accelerate preparations”: Vatican Official in South Sudan on Papal Ecumenical Visit
There are positive “signs” that Pope Francis will realize the postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in the East-Central African nation has said, and underscored the need to “accelerate preparations”.
Nigerian Teen Abducted by Islamists Aged 7 Recovering at Catholic Trauma Centre
For close to a decade, Maryamu Joseph who was abducted by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, at the age of seven was forced to live as a Muslim.
Prioritize Service, “then money comes as a reward”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Graduands
Graduands at a Kenya-based regional Catholic University have been challenged to prioritize service over financial gains, the latter coming “as a reward” after having served.
“Work hard in your Dioceses to improve evangelization”: Nuncio in Sudan to Bishops
The Apostolic Nuncio in Sudan has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan to make every effort “to improve evangelization” in their respective Episcopal Sees.
Catholic Parishes in Southern Africa Urged to Fund Young People's World Youth Day Trip
The chairperson of the Inter-diocesan Youth Committee of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is encouraging members of Catholic Parishes in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to offer financial support to young people who would like to participate in the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal.
Inside Pope Francis’ Envisioned Two-hour Dialogue with Catholic Youth in Africa
Everything is set for the November 1 dialogue between Pope Francis and young people drawn from various Catholic universities from African countries.
Use Synodal Process to Address “pressing challenges”: Vatican Cardinal to Church in Africa
A Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization is calling upon the people of God in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis has extended to 2024, to find solutions to the challenges they experience.
Humanitarian Catastrophe in Mozambique Mounting Pressure on Neighbors: Catholic Entity
Renewed attacks coupled with beheadings in Mozambique’s Northern Province of Cabo Delgado have forced hundreds of civilians to flee into neighboring Nampula Archdiocese empty handed, the Director of Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said, noting that the situation is exerting pressure on places neighboring the embattled Province.
Pope Francis Condemns “the unacceptable assault” on Catholic Hospital in DR Congo
Pope Francis has condemned “the unacceptable assault” on the Catholic Mission hospital in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that resulted in the loss of seven lives, including that of a Catholic Nun.
“Vote for a sincere, committed, dedicated leader”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria to Christian
An official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) has called upon Christians in the West African nation to “vote for a sincere, committed, and dedicated leader” in the general elections scheduled for February 2023.
Salesians in Tanzania Partner with Spanish Football Entity in Value-based Youth Training
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Tanzania are partnering with Real Madrid Foundation, the social arm of the Spanish Football Club, Real Madrid, to provide young people in the East African nation with value-based training and socio-sporting skills.
Pioneer Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya Acclaimed for Laying Foundation of Faith
Ahead of the Golden Jubilee celebration of his Episcopal Ordination, Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, has been lauded for his efforts to lay the foundation of faith in the Western part of the country.
African Students to Seek Solidarity with Pope Francis in Tackling Challenges of Youth
The envisioned dialogue between Pope Francis and young people from Catholic institutions of higher learning in Africa is not a moment to lament about the ills of the continent, but an opportunity to seek the Holy Father’s solidarity with the African youth in their daily struggles, an official at the planned Papal engagement has said.
Parish Priest of St. François-Xavier Parish of Atakpamé Diocese in Togo Appointed Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Moïse Touho as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Atakpamé in Togo.
Catholic Missionary Priest in Zambia Posthumously Honored for Works in Art, Education
The late Fr. Miha Michael Drevensek, a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, (OFM Conv.), is among the three recipients of the President's Insignia of Honor, which the President of Zambia awarded during the country’s 58th Independence celebration Monday, October 24.
Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commits to Fostering Peace in His Episcopal See
The newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal in Kenya has committed himself to fostering peace in his Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Urges Ethiopian Political Actors to “end suffering of unarmed population”
Pope Francis has appealed to political actors in Ethiopia to put to an end the violent conflict in the Horn of Africa nation and the “suffering of the unarmed population”.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Uganda’s Kotido Diocese, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giuseppe Filippi of the Catholic Diocese of Kotido in Uganda and appointed his successor.
