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Catholic News in Africa
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Doruma-Dungu Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Mons. Emile Mushosho Matabaro who has been serving as Apostolic Administrator of Doruma-Dungu Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since July 2021 has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the same Congolese Episcopal See.
Abducted Priests, Nun in Cameroon Released, Diocese Directs “Rosary in Thanksgiving”
The nine people who were Kidnapped on September 16 from St. Mary's Catholic Nchang Parish of Mamfe Diocese in Cameroon, including five Catholic Priests and a Nun, have been released.
Be Mindful of Persons “struggling very much” amid Drought: Nuncio in Kenya at Ordination
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has, during the Episcopal ordination of the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Maralal Diocese, appealed for solidarity with those “struggling very much” amid drought in the Northeastern region of the East African country.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Defends Decision to Accept Government Award amid Criticism
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has responded to those criticizing his decision to receive the state commendation for his “loyalty and patriotism to the country”, noting that the award was bestowed upon him by Nigerians who have trust in him and not the country’s President.
Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusive Constitutional Reform Process in Zambia
Jesuit scholars in Zambia are calling on the administration of the Southern African nation to ensure the constitutional reform process is inclusive, taking into account “input of different interest groups”.
Catholic Students in Africa Pour Their Hearts Out to Bishops in Synodal Conversations
Catholic students from various universities across Africa have shared their Church experiences and concerns in a meeting they held with Bishops on the continent, expressing their desire “to be heard” and to be supported in the challenges they face.
South African Catholic Bishop Seeking to Prioritize Budgeting Policies to Sustain Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of Mariannhill Diocese in South Africa is seeking to put into place “good budgeting policies” as a priority in view of sustaining his Episcopal See.
Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe Concerned about “dog-eat-dog politics”, Urges Citizen Welfare
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese has expressed concern about the “dog-eat-dog” politics in the country saying it is the primary cause of suffering and hatred in the Southern African nation.
Somalia On “fast track towards famine”, Catholic Entity Warns, Calls for Immediate Action
The Horn of African nation of Somalia is headed for famine, an official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trόcaire, has warned, and called on the international community “to act and act now” to alleviate the suffering of the people.
The Papal “long-awaited” Ecumenical Visit among Ongoing Reflections of Bishops in Sudan
The postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan that is to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is among the deliberations at the ongoing Plenary Assembly of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC), a member of the Conference has said.
New Regional Director in Southern Africa Commits to Realization of Plenary Resolutions
The newly appointed Director of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has told ACI Africa that one of his commitments will be to make the resolutions of the 13th IMBISA plenary assembly a reality.
New Member of Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors to Focus on Abuse Prevention
The newly appointed member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has told ACI Africa that their task is to work on strategies to prevent abuse of children.
Bishop in Eswatini Bemoans Killings of Police, Reiterates Call for “national dialogue”
The Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese has bemoaned the killings of security officers in the Southern African Kingdom.
Catholic Nun among Seven Killed Following Attack on Catholic Mission Hospital in DR Congo
A Catholic Nun serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Butembo-Beni Diocese is among seven people who were reportedly killed on Thursday, October 20 morning when gunmen attacked a Catholic Mission hospital in Maboya village.
Human Rights Entities Decry “arbitrary detention” of Catholic Bishop, Priests in Eritrea
The Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have condemned the arrest and detention of a Catholic Bishop and Priests in Eritrea.
Synodality, “a pastoral imperative” for Catholic Church in Congo Brazzaville: Bishops
Synodality is “a pastoral imperative” for the people of God in Congo Brazzaville as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said.
Catholic Bishops in Benin Call for “transparent, truly inclusive, peaceful elections”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have renewed their call for legislative elections that are “free, transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful.”
Let’s Continue Praying for “a shared peaceful future”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Rumbek Dioceses has urged the people of God in the East-Central African nation to continue praying for peace, unity and reconciliation towards “a shared peaceful future” in the country.
Bishops in Southern Africa Eulogize World-renowned Theologian as “beacon of hope for poor”
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late world-renowned researcher and theologian, Fr. Albert Nolan, as one who inspired hope among “the poor and oppressed” and acknowledged with appreciation his prophetic role during the time of apartheid in South Africa.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Lauds Muslim for Donating to Catholic Health Facility
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria has lauded a Muslim man in the country for donating an operating theatre to a hospital run by the Diocese, noting that the West African country needs more similar gestures of interfaith collaboration.
