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Pope Francis Tells 80,000 Youth Pilgrims to Ask Our Lady for Courage to Do God’s Will
The youth pilgrimage was organized in an effort to reach out to young people whose lives were upended during the past two years of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigerian Seminarian Who Died During Passion of Christ Drama “was a good guy”: Schoolmate
The Nigerian Catholic Seminarian who tripped and fell while performing in the Passion of Christ drama on Good Friday and was later confirmed dead “was a good guy”, his schoolmate has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Catholic Archbishop of Durban, South Africa, Tells Flood Victims “God is still with us”
The Catholic Archbishop of Durban in South Africa has reassured those affected by deadly floods in KwaZulu-Natal Province of God’s continued presence amid loss of hundreds of human life and destruction of property.
End “ongoing inter-communal conflicts to attain a peaceful South Sudan”: Church Leaders
Representatives of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) want an end to inter-communal violent conflicts in the East-Central African country.
Catholic Sisters in Eastern Africa Gain Project Managements Skills in Pioneer Training
Sr. Leah Nelima Nyongesa, a member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Meru understands the challenge that her Congregation faces amid shrinking resources.
Pope Francis: "Come out of the tomb of fear"
Fear is like a tomb that can “bury us,” Pope Francis said Monday, but the Risen Lord’s words to the women who were the first to announce his resurrection apply to us, as well: “Be not afraid.”
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges World Leaders to “stop hypocrisy, work for peace”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has, in his Easter 2022 Message, called on leaders around the world to “stop their hypocrisy” and instead work for peace following the example of Jesus Christ who exemplifies servant leadership.
At Easter, Humanity is “restored to image, likeness of God”: Archbishop in South Africa
The celebration of Easter commemorates the event that restored humanity’s image and likeness of God that had been established at creation and lost with the original sin, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Caritas Zimbabwe Advocates for “proper capacity building” to Aid Project implementation
Officials of Caritas Zimbabwe’s Catholic Dioceses are advocating for “proper capacity building” of those involved in implementing projects in the Southern African nation amid “general donor-fatigue amongst our donors”.
In Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2022, Pope Francis Laments "Easter of War"
“Brothers and sisters, let us allow the peace of Christ to enter our lives, our homes, our countries,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Celebrates Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022
An estimated 50,000 people were in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Easter Sunday Mass.
“Repent, address needless bloodshed of innocent people”: Nigerian Bishop to Leaders
A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has called on leaders in situations where people are experiencing “bloodshed, suffering and destruction” under their watch to repent and address the challenges.
On Annual Day for Street Children, Salesians Review Service to Street Children in Africa
On the International Day for Street Children marked April 12 annually, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), joined other humanitarian and international organizations in reviewing initiatives toward street children around the globe, including Africa.
New Head of Religious Institutes’ Conference in Southern Africa to Foster “communal bonds”
The newly elected president of the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life of Southern Africa (LCCLSA) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to strengthen the communion of Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Do Not “take us back to war”: Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan to Political Leaders
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in their collective Easter Message, expressed the hope that political leaders in the two neighboring countries will foster “justice, peace and reconciliation”, and not “take us back to war”.
No 2023 Elections in Nigeria “if insecurity persists unabated”: Christian Leaders
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying the 2023 general elections might not take place.
The Risen Lord Has Robbed Evil of its Power: Pope Francis at Easter Vigil Mass
Pope Francis did not preside over the Easter Vigil Mass, but he delivered the homily and baptized seven people.
German Bishops' President Responds to Letter Warning of Schism Risk in Synodal Path
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, responded Thursday to a letter warning the country’s synodal path could lead to schism by defending the process as a response to abuses in the Church.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission Entity in Lesotho Educating “people on the move” on Rights
An entity of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is reaching out to migrants and refugees with information about “their legal requirements and their rights”.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Leaders “to live simply, to give up their excesses”
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called upon those in leadership positions in the West African country to embrace humility by giving up “a lot of their excesses” to benefit the needy in society.
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