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“Together for a New Africa” Youth Project Seeking to Collaborate with Local Universities
Plans to expand Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Sophia University Institute, may include bringing universities offering leadership courses in Africa on board, an official at the Italy-based university has said.
Inmates in Cameroon Set to “earn living with dignity” from Salesian Soap-making Initiative
Inmates at Ebolowa prison in Cameroon are set to “earn a living with dignity” beyond their prison sentence thanks to the soap-making training that members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have realized.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudanese State Lauded for “really great” Education Initiatives
Authorities in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have lauded the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), for its “really great” initiatives in the field of formal education.
Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea
Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea.
“Together for a New Africa” Cofounder Hopes Youth-led Initiative Will Yield a University
One of the founders of Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute and other young leaders committed to shaping “a new Africa”, is optimistic that the initiative will give birth to an institution of higher learning that will serve African students, allowing them to gain skills that are taught at the institution that is supported by the Focolare Movement.
Be Available to Youth “in these trying times”: South African Bishop to Clergy, Religious
There is need for members of the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in countries that constitute the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to be available to young people, listening to them as they seek to surmount challenges of life, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka has said.
Prioritize “faith commitment” Over Fundraising Drives: Nigerian Priest to Church Leaders
There is need to prioritize commitment to Christian faith over fundraising initiatives in the Catholic Church in Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
Pope Francis Appeals to Putin for an Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine
Pope Francis made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday, imploring him to end the “spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine.
New IMBISA Leaders Set to Prioritize Youth Ministry in Their Three-year Mandate
The newly-elected leaders of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will seek to focus on young people and their involvement in the activities of the Church during their three-year mandate, the new President has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Exploiting People’s “weaknesses”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against luring the electorate ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections, saying political candidates “must not exploit weaknesses of our people”.
Catholic Youth in Southern Africa Appeal for “a seat” at Inter-Regional Forum of Bishops
Youth delegates who participated in the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have appealed for representation at the forum that bring together those at the helm of Catholic Dioceses in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Polish-born Cleric Appointed Nuncio in Madagascar, Apostolic Delegate in Comoro Islands
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tomasz Grysa, a native of Poland who has been serving as a Counselor in Apostolic Nunciatures, as his representative in Madagascar and as Apostolic Delegate in the Comoro Islands.
Catholic Nun in South Sudan Urges Parents to “introduce their children to church life”
A Catholic Nun serving in South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called upon Christian parents and guardians in the East-Central African nation to bring up children under their care in Christian faith by introducing them to the life of the church.
Catholic Project for Young Changemakers Spreads to 14 African Countries in New Cycle
What started four years ago as a burning desire by a handful of students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute to transfer the learning institution’s culture of unity to Africa has evolved into a gigantic initiative of young changemakers that now covers 14 African countries.
“Nigerians deserve a new burst of hope”: Bishop in Independence Anniversary Message
There is need for Nigerians to experience “a new burst of hope” as their country marks 62 years of independence on Saturday, October 1, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Catholic Priest in Tanzania Suspended Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors
Fr. Sostenes Bahati Soka, a member of the Clergy of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Moshi, has been stopped from practicing his Priestly ministry over allegations of sodomizing a section of children who were preparing for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Catholic Church in Algeria Announces “complete, definitive” Closure of Caritas Activities
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Algeria has announced “with regret the complete and definitive closure” of all charitable activities and initiatives carried out by Caritas Algeria, as from the first day of October 2022.
Let Your Beauty Shine, Pope Francis Tells Young People
Pope Francis on Friday told young people to let their true beauty shine, the beauty that is a reflection of divine beauty.
Salesians in South Sudan Offering Education, Medical Care to Thousands at IDP Camp
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in South Sudan are offering education and medical care to thousands of Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the Don Bosco Gumbo camp n Juba.
Catholic Medical Project Helping Sick Children in Sierra Leone Feted in London
The Sick Pikin Project, a Catholic medical initiative in Sierra Leone that means “the Sick Babies Donation Project”, has been named the best medical charity for funding children’s surgeries in the West African country.
