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Catholic Entity Identifies African Nation with “one of highest maternal mortality rates”
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said that Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa, is among top countries with more women dying from births or pregnancy complications in the world.
Faith Not Something Only "for old people": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
In New Book, Author Shares Her “journey as African mother, living with autistic child”
The recently published book, “Embrace difference: The journey of an African mother with her autistic son”, is about personal experiences of living with a child with autism, the author of the 10-chapter book told ACI Africa in a recent interview.
Inside Catholic Priest’s Kitchen Garden of Plastics Cleaning Streets in Cameroon
Fr. Innocent Akum Wefon’s kitchen garden is an alluring collection of bottles of different sizes and colors that enclose spaces in which the Catholic Priest has planted various kinds of vegetables and fruits.
Congolese Priest’s New Books Detail Religious Leaders’ Role in Illegal Immigration
Religious leaders are using their influence to entice young people into travelling abroad in search of “greener pastures” unaware of the dangers of illegal immigration, a Congolese Catholic Priest has said in his two books that detail the experiences of African migrants.
In New Book, South African Catholic Priest Advocates for “Ubuntu, justice under the tree”
A Catholic Priest in South Africa is, in his new book, advocating for traditional methods of resolving conflicts in what he has described as “justice under the tree”.
Pope Francis Prays That Young People Will Follow Mary’s Example
‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Youth to Promote “peace, togetherness” in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged young people in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State to promote peace and togetherness amid reported cases of violent conflicts.
75 Years of Brothers of St. Joseph in Kenya Occasion to “look back at beginnings”: Nuncio
The Diamond Jubilee of the Brothers of St. Joseph, the first indigenous Religious Congregation of men in Kenya that is under the Archdiocese of Nyeri, provides an occasion to look back at the humble beginnings of the Catholic institution whose cardinal obligation is to “respond to the needy and oppressed people”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya said.
Nigerian-born Apostolic Nuncio to Succeed Former Nuncio in Kenya, South Sudan in Czech
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Ireland to the Czech Republic where he is to succeed Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo.
Late Kenya’s Third President Eulogized as Humble Leader with “respect for sacred places”
The late third President of Kenya, Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki, was a humble leader with notable “respect for sacred places”, Archbishop Anthony Muheria said Saturday, April 30 during the Funeral Mass of the former Head of State who died on April 21 at the age of 90.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Underscores Respect for Persons in End of Ramadan Message
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has emphasized the need for respect for persons among Muslims and Christians.
Pope Francis Moves Meeting to Vatican Home Because of Painful Knee
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament.
Catholic Bishop in Botswana “badly injured, still weak” after Attack by Robbers
The Catholic Bishop of Botswana’s Francistown Diocese is reported to have been “badly injured” following an attacked by robbers the night of Friday, April 29.
Catholic Priest in Malawi among Suspects Found Guilty of Murder of Man with Albinism
A Catholic Priest is among 12 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of 22-year-old Malawian man with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Directs “a more vigorous May devotion” to Mary for Peace
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to “a more vigorous May devotion to the mother of Jesus” for an end to violent conflicts globally and in the West African nation.
Newly Elected President of Cameroon Bishops’ Conference Says Mandate “is to seek peace”
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese who was elected President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) Saturday, April 30 has said his three-year mandate involves working toward lasting peace in the Central Africa nation.
Pope Francis Weeps at Ukraine Suffering, Calls for Daily Rosary for Peace
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace.
Christians with "empty nets" Must Return to Jesus, Pope Francis Says
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to have fun, to return to old pastimes."
Church Leaders in South Sudan Recommit to Working for “peace, justice” Through Action Plan
Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, made known their recommitment “to continue working for peace and justice” in the East-Central African country through the Action Plan for Peace (APP).
