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Rise in Crime in South Africa Impeding Service to Refugee Women, Children: Catholic Nun
The rise in levels of crime in South Africa is impeding the efforts of a Catholic entity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg to reach out to refugee women and children, a Catholic Nun has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Challenges Catholic Bishops to Go Out “where the people are”
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has challenged Catholic Bishops not to limit themselves to “big celebrations”, but “to go where people are” and to bring those lost in sin back to the community of God.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Urge Church Institutions to Embrace Culture of Forgiveness
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) are calling for prayers for the healing of the people who have undergone suffering in the embattled parts of the country, and are urging Church institutions in the Horn of Africa nation to teach repentance and forgiveness.
"Follow the example of Mary": Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ.
Bishop in Kenya Calls for Increased Presence of Security Officers in Parts of His Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has called upon the government of the East African country to increase the presence of security officers in parts of his Episcopal See that are witnessing insecurity.
Nigerians Hoping for “a compassionate new president” to End Religious Intolerance: Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria has expressed optimism that Nigerians will get a president who has the needs of the people at heart in the country’s general elections.
Prepare Supporters for “any result”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya to Political Candidates
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged political candidates in the East African to prepare their respective supporters to accept the outcome of the poll scheduled for August 9.
Christian Entity Urges Egypt to Enact “policies to counter sectarianism, hate speech”
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on the government of Egypt to ratify policies that counter sectarianism and hate speech in the country.
Pope Francis to Visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan.
SECAM Plenary Assembly Ends with Appeal to Political Stakeholders to End Insecurity
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 19th Plenary Assembly, appealed to “social and political stakeholders and decision-makers … to do their utmost” to end insecurity on the African continent.
New SECAM Leadership Reaches Out to Regional Conferences for Support to Realize Mission
The newly elected officials of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have called upon members of the eight regional associations to support them realize the mission the continental symposium.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Urged to Foster Human Dignity to Achieve “lasting security”
Sustainable and lasting security across the globe including Africa can be achieved when human dignity is both valued and protected, a Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has told delegates of the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Archdiocese in Burkina Faso Soliciting Funds to Repay Bank Loan after Cathedral Renovation
The Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso is soliciting funds internally and externally to repay a 10-year bank loan that the Archdiocese got to renovate Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral.
Coveting Wealth and Possessions Blind us to the "true goods of life": Pope Francis
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained.
Ghanaian Cardinal-designate to Head Symposium of Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar
The Ghanaian Cardinal-designate, Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr, has been elected President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Catholic Bishops in Africa Urged to Be “more engaged in speaking out for right policies”
There is need for Catholic Bishops in Africa to advocate for “right policies” that facilitate equitable distribution of resources in their respective countries, a UN Senior Mediation Adviser has told delegates of the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Catholic Laity in Senegal Urge Politicians to “act in accordance with rules of democracy”
Catholic Laity in Senegal are, through the leadership of the country’s National Laity Council (CNL), calling upon politicians in the West African nation, to adhere to “the rules of democracy” ahead of elections for members of parliament.
How Jesuits in Southern Africa are Empowering Youth in Mozambique Following Cyclone Idai
Members of the Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) have been reaching out to the youth in a Mozambican Province following the Cyclone Idai, one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa, that ravaged parts of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe in March 2019.
The Door of Retiring “is open … up to today I haven't knocked on that door”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s will.
Catholic Entity Facilitating Education Opportunities to Thousands of Learners in Somalia
More than 5,500 learners at primary and secondary levels in Somalia schools are benefiting from an education program, which the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire is spearheading.
