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Appointment of Women to Vatican Dicastery an “important development”: South African Nun
An official of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has lauded Pope Francis' decision to appoint three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, and described the move as an “important development” in the history of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop for Kenya’s Maralal Diocese, Apostolic Nuncio to Sierra Leone
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Hieronymus Joya as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Maralal in Kenya and Mons. Walter Erbì as Apostolic Nuncio to Sierra Leone.
At Least 65 Christians Killed in Nigeria’s Benue State in Last Two Months: Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has decried the increase in the number of Christians killed in Nigeria’s Benue State where he says at least 65 followers of Christ have lost their lives “over the past two months” following targeted attacks.
Catholic Bishops in Central Africa Urged to Defend Youth Facing Migration Challenges
The Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization has called on members of the Association of the Regional Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACERAC) to be the mouthpiece and defenders of youth who face numerous migration challenges in the region.
Let’s Work to “restore social cohesion among communities”: Catholic Priest in South Sudan
The Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Wau in South Sudan has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to let go the tendency to focus on differences and instead open a new chapter of unity that would see cohesion among communities restored.
Late South African Anti-Apartheid Activist Eulogized as “face of multi-cultural diversity”
The Archbishop of Johannesburg Archdiocese has eulogized the late South African anti-apartheid activist, Yasmin Jessie Duarte, as the “face of multi-cultural diversity”.
Sentenced Catholic Priest for Murder of Malawian Man Living with Albinism Has Died
The Malawian Catholic Priest who was serving his 30-year prison sentence for the murder of a 22-year-old man living with albinism is dead.
Pope Francis Lauds Nairobi Congress on Theology as “a sign of an outgoing African Church”
Pope Francis has expressed his delight about the ongoing second biannual Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, which members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) organized in Nairobi, Kenya.
Beatification of Italian Nun Who Served in Kenya Will “spur growth of vocations”: Priest
The planned beatification of an Italian-born Catholic Nun described as “the venerable who gave her life in Kenya” due to her dedicated service in Kenya’s Meru Diocese for two decades is expected to “spur growth of vocations”, a member of the Clergy of the Kenyan Catholic Diocese involved in the preparations for the beatification has told ACI Africa.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Announces “gruesome murder” of One of Two Abducted Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has announced the “gruesome murder” of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum who kidnapped on July 15 alongside Fr. Denatus Cleopas, the latter having safely escaped from his captors.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Zimbabwean Bishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry in the Zimbabwean Diocese of Gokwe in October 1991.
Jesuit Entity in Cameroon Transforming IDPs’ Lives in “a communal garden” Initiative
A section of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Ardjaniré camp in Cameroon are benefiting “a communal garden”, an initiative that the entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), has spearheaded.
New Policy Says Vatican Investments Cannot Contradict Catholic Teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Catholic Media Entities in Africa Urged to Foster “a more inclusive, participatory Church”
Catholic media entities in Africa have been urged to embrace the spirit of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality by incorporating all members of society, including “more women and young people”, in their respective governance structures.
Bishop Cautions Catholic Communicators in Africa against “disinformation ecosystem”
Catholic communicators in Africa have a duty to resist the influence of the contemporary propaganda networks that deliberately spread false information, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
End “tribal animosity, violence that comes with every election”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops have urged Kenyans to avoid tribal clashes that have previously characterized the country’s electioneering period, and instead embrace “cultural diversity”.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio in Liberia
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Walter Erbì, a native of Italy, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia and assigned him the Titular See of Nepeta in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Pope Francis Warns of Toxicity in Social Media, Calls for Inclusion in Digital Space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to help deal with “lies and misinformation”.
Croatian Aid Meant to Show Pentecost Attack Victims in Nigeria “you are not forgotten”
Forty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass.
Catholic Entity Welcomes UN Plan to Investigate Violations against Children in Mozambique
The leadership of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has told ACI Africa that the entity is in support of the report about the United Nations’ (UN) plan to investigate “violations against children” in the conflict-ridden Northern region of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado.
