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Christian Human Rights Group Wants “reparations” for Acquitted Nigerian Professor
Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed relief following the release of a Christian Professor who was accused of forging certificates to start a foundation that takes care of homeless children in Nigeria’s Kaduna State.
Caritas Freetown Official Calls for Renewed Fight against FGM in Sierra Leone
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for renewed awareness of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a rampant practice in the West African country that he says is denying young girls opportunities in life.
Benin Catholic Bishops Condole with Road Accident Victims, Express “spiritual closeness”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that reportedly killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more on Sunday, January 29.
Nigeria Currency Redesign “not interesting”, “causing untold hardship”: Catholic Prelates
Two Catholic Prelates in Nigeria have, on separate occasions, lamented the ongoing process of redesigning Nigeria’s currency, the Naira.
Globally, Nigeria, Kenya Have Highest Proportion of Catholics Attending Mass: CARA Report
A compilation of new data by researchers at Georgetown University sheds light on the countries around the world that have the highest Mass attendance numbers.
Deepen Relationship with God “step by step, patiently”: Nuncio in Kenya to Seminarians
Strive to deepen your personal relationship with God in steps, exercising patience, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has told Major Seminarians in the East African nation.
Pauline Sisters Lauded as Source of Inspiration, for “expanding” Apostolate in Zambia
Members of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) have been lauded for “expanding” their apostolate of evangelization with the means of communication in the Southern African country of Zambia.
Letter from Benedict XVI Reveals "central motive" for His Resignation, Biographer Says
Benedict XVI said he had suffered from chronic insomnia since the early days of his pontificate, according to a letter he wrote to his biographer.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “an opportunity that God has given us once in life”
The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields next week is a “once in life” opportunity from God for the realization of unity in South Sudan, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations for the February 3-5 trip has said.
Elections Could Offer Nigerians “new lease of life”, Bishops Say, Urge Mass Voting
Catholic Bishops in Lagos Ecclesiastical Province are calling on Nigeria’s to turn up in their numbers during the February 25 general elections, saying the polls are an opportunity for Nigerians to turn a new leaf.
Zimbabwe Christian Leaders Lament “surge in systematic political violence, repression”
A surge in what is described as “systematic political violence, repression” and “arbitrary arrests” are among concerns that Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are raising.
Planned Papal Encounter with IDPs in South Sudan “sign of solidarity”: Catholic Priest
The meeting of the Holy Father with the internally displaced persons (IDPs) when he visits South Sudan next week alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is a “sign of solidarity” with those suffering, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations of the visit has told ACI Africa.
Pope Francis Clarifies Comments on sin and Homosexuality
Pope Francis has written a letter to clarify his comments on sin and homosexuality from a recent interview with the Associated Press.
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas Unveiled at 700th Anniversary of His Canonization
The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas has arrived at the Dominican Convent of Toulouse, France, and placed in a new reliquary as the order celebrates the 700th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in the Catholic Church.
Pilgrims from CAR, Angola Arriving in Kinshasa ahead of Papal Pastoral Visit to DR Congo
The city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is bustling with life as pilgrims continue to stream in ahead of Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to the Central African nation next week.
“All necessary measures put in place”: South Sudanese Governor ahead of Ecumenical Visit
Participants in the planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan have been assured of security as the time of the previously postponed Papal trip to two-African-nation nears.
Proposed Domestic Debt Restructuring Has “far-reaching consequences”: Bishops in Ghana
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have raised their voices against the proposed domestic debt restructuring process saying the program has significant consequences on the citizens of the West African country.
Armed Fulanis in Nigeria Hiding Behind “unknown gunmen” Label to Go Unpunished: Priest
No one is being held responsible for the ongoing killings, kidnappings and “massive” displacements targeting Christians in Nigeria because those responsible are hiding behind the “unknown gunmen” label, a Priest in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has said.
Pope Francis: Marriage is a Lifelong Union Between a Man and Woman
Pope Francis on Friday reiterated the Church’s perennial teaching on marriage as a lifelong union between a man and a woman.
Sacristan Killed, Priest Wounded in Terrorist Attacks in Spain; Bishops Condemn Violence
A sacristan was killed and a priest wounded during a suspected terrorist attack Wednesday on two Catholic churches in Spain.
