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In Sudan, St. Joseph Vocational Training Center offers students the opportunity to have hands-on learning in renewable energy. Credit: Salesian Missions

On World Day of Poor, Salesians Highlight Social Initiatives for Africa’s Vulnerable Youth

Nov 14, 2022

On the annual event of the World Day of the Poor marked November 13, the leadership of the U.S—based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted social initiatives for vulnerable youth across the globe, including Africa.

Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa during Holy Mass to mark the Golden Jubilee of St. Mary’s National Major Seminary, Ggaba, in Uganda . Credit: UEC

Catholic Bishop in Uganda Hails National Seminary for Forming “pastorally minded Priests”

Nov 14, 2022

52-year-old St. Mary’s National Major Seminary, Ggaba, in Uganda has been hailed for realizing the formation of the “pastorally minded Priests”.

Pope Francis receives a hug from a child during lunch on the World Day of the Poor Nov. 13, 2022. | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis Shares Meal with the Poor

Nov 14, 2022

Pope Francis had lunch with around 1,300 poor from Rome on Sunday.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during the interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Caritas Freetown

Archbishop of Freetown Lauds Steady Growth of Catholic Church in Sierra Leone

Nov 13, 2022

The Catholic Church in Sierra Leone is gradually moving towards a “locally-led” Church, the Local Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Freetown has said, acknowledging the steady growth of Parishes in the West African nation where the biggest percentage of believers are Muslims.

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Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese to Launch Year of Eucharist on Christ the King Solemnity

Nov 13, 2022

The Archdiocese of Bamenda in Cameroon is set to launch the Year of the Eucharist on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 20.

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) at their annual Plenary Assembly. Credit: GCBC

Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed for Country’s Progress

Nov 13, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have outlined various issues affecting the West African nation, which they want addressed to realize some progress in the country. 

Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea on 12 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Apostolic Nuncio in Mali to Represent Holy Father in Neighboring Guinea

Nov 13, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Apostolic Nuncio in Mali, Archbishop Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé, as his representative in the neighboring West African nation of Guinea.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the World Day of the Poor 13 November 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"

Nov 13, 2022

On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be brought down by the “doom and gloom” of the world, but to witness to the joy of the Gospel through service to those in need.

A poster announcing the National Pastoral Congress in Nigeria. Credit: CBCN

Listening, “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”: Catholic Bishops in Nigeria

Nov 12, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have emphasized the need to foster the virtue of listening in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality describing the practice as “a necessary prerequisite for faith development”.

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Traditional Leader in Nigeria Calls on Church “to expose” Vices against Persons, Groups

Nov 12, 2022

The traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom in Nigeria is calling on the leadership of Catholic Church in the West African nation to speak out against all vices against individual persons and groups in the country.

Jolivia is one of the few girls training to be a mechaninc in JRS's vocational centre in Bambari, Central African Republic. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Realizing Partnerships “to enhance livelihood opportunities” for CAR’s Youth

Nov 12, 2022

The international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is realizing partnerships aimed at enhancing “livelihood opportunities” and fostering peace among the youth in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Don Bosco Child Protection & Youth Empowerment Projects in Ghana. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in Ghana Helping Youth “recover” from Street Life, Strive for "brighter future"

Nov 12, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are helping young people who previously lived on the streets “recover” from this challenging lifestyle, equipping them with means “for a brighter future”. 

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan with Pope Francis, 10 November 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis, King of Jordan Discuss "need to encourage Christian presence" in Middle East

Nov 12, 2022

Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican for ”cordial discussions” and spoke about the presence of Christians in the region, the Holy See Press office said Nov. 10.

Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Decry “deterioration of security”, Call for Collective Action

Nov 11, 2022

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed concern about insecurity in the Central African nation and are calling for collective action to restore peace.

Some members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the National Pastoral Congress in the Archdiocese of Benin City, Credit: CBCN

Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Urge Electorate to Examine Credibility, Integrity of Candidates

Nov 11, 2022

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are urging the electorate in the West African nation to look out for the political candidates’ credibility and integrity track record when casting their votes during the general elections scheduled for 25 February 2023.

The Secretary of the Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC), Rev. Zwanini Shabalala. Credit: CSC

Churches in Swaziland Concerned about “rise in killings”, Call for Multi-sectoral Response

Nov 11, 2022

The Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC) has expressed concern about the rise in cases of intolerance that has been manifested in arson attacks and killings in the Southern African nation.

Mons. Donatien Francis Randriamalala, appointed Bishop of Ambanja Diocese in Madagascar on 11 November 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Vicar General of Madagascar’s Morondava Diocese Appointed Bishop of Ambanja Diocese

Nov 11, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Donatien Francis Randriamalala, currently the Vicar General of Madagascar's Morondava Diocese, as the Local Ordinary of Ambanja Episcopal See in the Indian Ocean Island nation.

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Catholic Archdiocese Kaduna in Nigeria Seeking Prayers for Safe Release of Abducted Priest

Nov 11, 2022

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria is seeking spiritual solidarity towards the safe release of Fr. Abraham Kunat who was kidnapped from a Church residence in the early hours of Tuesday, November 8.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during a press briefing on 10 November 2022. Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Express Concern about High Cost of Living, Prolonged Drought

Nov 10, 2022

The high cost of living and prolonged drought in Kenya are among issues of national concern that the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have highlighted in their latest collective statement.

Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). Credit: CBCE

Government, Tigray Forces Peace Deal “foundation to stop killing”: Church in Ethiopia

Nov 10, 2022

The peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) serves as a basis to end the misery of the people of God in northern Ethiopia including “killing among brothers and sisters” that has been going on for the past two years, the leadership of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has said.