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Let’s Foster “fraternal, friendly society”: Bishop to Catholic Journalists in Africa
Catholic journalists in Africa will be of better service to migrants and refugees if they can invest their professional skills in fostering “a fraternal and friendly society” that is guided by a welcoming spirit, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
“God answered our prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Abducted Priest
The release of Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 while returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese, is a fruit of prayers, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Angolan Major Seminaries Seeking Partnership for Training of “hundreds of Seminarians”
St. Joseph Major Seminary and St. John Mary Vianney Propaedeutic Seminary in Angola’s Lwena Diocese are seeking partnerships for the upkeep of the “hundreds of Seminarians” enrolled in the two institutions of Priestly formation.
“Deeply concerned”: Kenya’s Church Leaders on Delayed Trial of Starvation Cult Suspects
Christian leaders in Kenya are "deeply concerned" about the delayed litigation of suspected criminals behind the Shakahola starvation cult that has reportedly claimed at least 360 lives since April 21 when the process of exhuming bodies from the Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, Eastern Kenya, started.
Vatican: Seal of Confession Not Violated in "Vatican girl" Investigation
In the latest twist in the 40-year-old cold case of the disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, who lived in Vatican City, investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of the uncle of the missing “Vatican girl.”
Catholic Bishops in Angola Advocate for Municipal Government Structure
Catholic Bishops in Angola are advocating for the municipal structure of governance, which they say is capable of realizing “local solutions” to the challenges in the Southern African nation.
Cardinal Urges Africa’s Catholic Journalists to Amplify Aspirations of Migrants, Refugees
The Vatican-based Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has urged Catholic journalists in Africa to amplify the aspirations of migrants and refugees.
“Unprofessional”: Media Council of Kenya on Coverage of Catholic Priest’s Death
The mainstream and social media coverage of the death of Fr. Joseph Kariuki, the 43-year-old member of the Clergy of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was “unprofessional and unnecessarily intrusive”, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has said.
Nigeria’s Catholic Youth “in high spirits” ahead of WYD 2023: National Chaplain
Catholic youth in Nigeria, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are “in high spirits”, the National Youth Animator and the Secretary of the Youth Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
President of South Africa Lauds Naming of Cardinal as “cause for pride"
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has lauded the July 9 naming of Archbishop Stephen Brislin of the country’s Cape Town Archdiocese Cardinal as a “cause for pride”.
Angola’s Catholic Youth “eager to share faith, represent country” at WYD: Chaplain
The Catholic Youth from Angola, who are to take part in the planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 are enthusiastic about sharing their faith and representing their country, the Director of the National Office for the Youth Pastoral Ministry at the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé has said.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges “collective responsibility” in Forestation
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan has advocated for forestation, urging “collective responsibility”.
UN human Rights Council Passes Religious Hatred Resolution amid U.S., European Opposition
The United Nations Human Rights Council approved a controversial resolution Wednesday that urges member states to more aggressively prosecute acts of religious-based antagonism, with the motion passing even amid opposition from United States and European delegations.
Bishops in Malawi Announce “peaceful march” to Clarify Stance on Family, Human Sexuality
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have announced “a peaceful march” to clarify their stance on the institution of the family, and the issue of human sexuality.
“False hope”: Christian Leaders in Kenya Fault Opposition’s Move to Collect Signatures
Christian leaders in Kenya have faulted the move that members of the opposition parties under the Azimio One Kenya Coalition have undertaken to collect millions of signatures aimed at ousting the current government and repealing Kenya’s Finance Act 2023.
Catholic Priests in Zimbabwe among Recipients of Spanish State Honors for Service Delivery
Two Catholic Priests ministering in Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Binga Dioceses are among the recipients of honors by the government of Spain for rendering professional services with “exceptional selflessness”.
Hundreds of Catholic Nuns in Africa “transformed” Thanks to a U.S. Foundation Partnership
Hundreds of Catholic Nuns from some 40 Religious Orders in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia are having their approach to Congregational initiatives “transformed” thanks to a partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (CNHF).
Tanzanian Cardinal-designate to Foster “what is expected of any minister with same office”
Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Tabora in Tanzania, who is among the 21 newly named Cardinals has told ACI Africa that he will continue to provide leadership as expected of him as a Cardinal.
Boy Who Got Past Security Barrier to Embrace Pope Francis at WYD 2013 Now Seminarian
The little boy who managed to get past the crowd control barrier at World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 to give an emotional embrace to Pope Francis is now a seminarian preparing for the priesthood.
ANALYSIS: How to Interpret Pope Francis’ Choice of New Cardinals
With his ninth consistory in 10 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis will lock down his influence on the College of Cardinals for the next conclave, considering the overwhelming majority of cardinals will have been created by him.
