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Nigerian Archbishop Decries “ministry of corruption”, Urges Imitation of Christ’s Kingship
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried various forms of corruption in the West African country which he likens to a “ministry”, noting that people have normalized using shortcuts in getting what they want.
German Catholic Missionary Priest Released after 12 Months of Captivity in Mali
Fr. Hans-Joachim Lohre, a member of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), who was taken away in a kidnapping incident in Bamako, the capital of Mali, on 20 November 2022 has been set free.
Churches Remain Closed in Sierra Leone amid Sunday Curfew and Fears of Brewing Coup
Gloom swept across the entire nation of Sierra Leone on Sunday, November 26 as Churches and other worship centres remained closed following a curfew directive that was issued by the government in response to a security breach that was witnessed in the West African country.
Religious Leaders in Ghana Call for Peace as Violence Sweeps Across the Country
Members of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana, among them Catholic Bishops, have condemned the rise of violence in at least three regions of the country: Kintampo, in the Bono East Region, Nkwanta in the Oti Region, and Wenchiki in the North-East Region.
“Our staff is helpless”, Caritas MONA Says as Deadly Raids Continue in Israel-Hamas War
The West Bank remains “a huge prison” where people cannot move to get basic services, and Gaza is reeling in a deep humanitarian crisis, a Caritas official has said, noting that staff of the charity arm of the Church who are based in the two zones are unable to provide any help to those affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Pope Francis’ Health "stable" Despite Breathing Difficulties, Vatican Says
The 86-year-old pope is being treated with antibiotics intravenously and is in “good and stable” condition without a fever, a Vatican spokesman said.
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Decry Recalls of Elected Candidates as “new form of violence”
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have decried what they are terming a “new form” of post-election violence characterized by “recalls of the elected” political candidates in the Southern African nation.
Church in Africa to Benefit from Caritas Internationalis Strategies to Foster Safeguarding
Members of Caritas Internationalis (CI) in Africa are set to benefit from a wide range of educational and funding strategies unveiled by the international humanitarian agency to enhance the protection of minors and vulnerable adults on the continent.
Catholic Missionary Priest in Niger Recognizes Apostolate with Blind as “a privilege”
A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in Niger has recognized with satisfaction his apostolate among children living with low vision and blindness, terming his experience “a privilege”.
Put in Place “enabling mechanism” for Self-Reliance: Bishop to Nigerian Authorities
There is need for the Nigerian government to plan for ways in which families can cope with life, providing for their day-to-day needs, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Pentecostalism Waging “guerrilla warfare" on Catholic Church in C. Brazzaville: Archbishop
Increasing Pentecostalism in the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is causing a kind of “guerrilla warfare" on the Catholic Church by disrupting the faith of many Catholic adherents in the Central African nation, Archbishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou of Brazzaville has said.
Papal Aide Relays Pope Francis’ Remarks at Sunday Angelus While Pope Recovers from Flu
During this week’s Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis spoke not from the window of the Apostolic Palace but via livestream from Casa Santa Marta.
PHOTOS: Christmas Celebrations Canceled in Bethlehem in the Midst of War
The strands of lights are falling down one after another, forming a kind of curtain of threads in front of the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Following the municipality’s decision to suspend Christmas events and remove decorations, workers are busy dismantling the light canopy on Nativity Square and at other locations in the city.
Address “soaring prices of basic necessities”: Catholic Bishops in Benin to Government
There is need for the government of Benin to address the rising cost of living in the West African nation, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Three “practical” Ways Church in Africa Can Boost Evangelization Through Media
Investing in the media, training communication agents, and being innovative as a people of God are three “practical” ways the Church in Africa can realize to boost evangelization through digital culture, Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula has said.
Plans Underway for National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youth Official Launch in Cape Verde
Plans are underway for the official launch of the National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youth in Cape Verde.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Challenges African Leaders to Contribute to “improving life”
A Catholic Bishop in Angola has weighed in on the November 22-24 Third Edition of the Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace, also known as Luanda Biennial, challenging African leaders in attendance to take action that contribute to “improving life” on the continent.
Nigerian Catholic University “a good setting for cross-fertilization of ideas”: Archbishop
Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), a Catholic institution of higher learning under the auspices of Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese, is facilitating the sharing of ideas among students and faculty drawn from “most” Nigerian States, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.
Pope Adds Couples, Church Movement Representatives to Vatican’s Laity, Family Dicastery
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25.
Pope Francis has "mild flu," Went to Hospital for Precautionary Testing
The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years.
