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Catholic News in Africa
Emulate Old Testament Rulers, Pray for Citizens: Catholic Archbishop to Leaders in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on “political and traditional” leaders in the West African nation to find inspiration in the prayer attitude of Old Testament rulers and pray for the Nigerians under their care.
Apostolic Nuncio’s Visit an Expression of “care for each diocese”: Bishop in Eswatini
The October 6-10 pastoral visit by the representative of the Holy Father to Eswatini shows how much the Apostolic Nuncio to the Southern African nation cares about the life of the people of God in every single Catholic Diocese, the Bishop of Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Episcopal See in Eswatini, has said.
On Annual Day for Poverty Eradication, Salesians Focus on Youth in Burundi, Tanzania
On the annual event of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, officials of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe, including Africa.
Caritas Internationalis Advocates for “small-scale agriculture” ahead of World Food Day
Ahead of the World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16 annually, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on leaders across the globe, including Africa, to support “small-scale agriculture” in order to address “food injustice”.
Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola
The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.
“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal
The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue
Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.
Be “voice for the voiceless”: Ethiopian Bishop to International Community on Tigrayan War
The just resumed war in Tigray, the Northernmost region of Ethiopia, is the largest “our planet right now”, the Bishop of Adigrat in the Horn of Africa nation has said, and called on the international community to be “a voice for the voiceless” Tigrayans experiencing a biting humanitarian crisis in the embattled region.
Embrace Servant Leadership and “a lot will change”: Cardinal to Nigerian Political Actors
There is need for political actors in Nigeria to adopt servant leadership as lived by Jesus Christ, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.
New Leadership Means “new energy” for Religious Order: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
The immediate former Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) has told ACI Africa that the new leadership of the Religious Order will inject “new energy” into the “whole Congregation”.
Muslim Leaders in Senegal Resisting External Extremism, Committed to Fraternity: Bishop
Religious leaders from different faith groups in Senegal have maintained a commitment to live in harmony with each other, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said, adding that Muslim leaders in particular have expressed a commitment to resist the influence of extremism that is reining in the country’s neighbors.
Planned Papal Dialogue with African University Students to Stir Synodal Conversations
Young people drawn from various Catholic Universities in Africa are set to engage with Pope Francis in a dialogue that is aimed at stirring full participation of the youth in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.
Kenyan Bishop Urges New Government, Opposition to Unite in Addressing Citizen Issues
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has urged the President William Ruto-led government that was inaugurated last month to “work together” with members of the opposition in addressing issues affecting citizens of the East African nation.
Catholic Entity in Lesotho Calls on New Prime Minister to Address Delayed Reforms
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the newly elected Prime Minister to address “national reforms” that were supposed to have been completed by the end of the five-year term of the last parliament of the Southern African Kingdom.
Catholic Bishop in Zambia Advocates for Realization of “integral human development”
The Bishop of Zambia’s Solwezi Diocese has emphasized the need for the implementation of programs that contribute to the realization of “integral human development” in his Episcopal See.
Ahead of World Food Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Measures to End Hunger in Africa
Ahead of the annual event of World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has highlighted measures to end hunger across the globe, including Africa.
Aim for “sound education” in Universities to Fight Ignorance: South Sudanese Archbishop
The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged students in the East-Central African nation to aim for “sound education” at university level.
Research More on GMOs to Cushion Kenyans from Future “negative effects”: Catholic Bishop
There is need for more research on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Kenya before allowing the cultivation of GM crops, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Support for Civilians Fleeing Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan is appealing to humanitarian organizations to come to the aid of civilians fleeing violence in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.
Competence, Integrity among Criteria Zambia Churches Want for New Electoral Commissioners
Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have called on the government of the Southern African nation to include “competence and integrity” among the criteria for identifying candidates to take the helm of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).
