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Members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Support Families Struggling to Cope With COVID-19 Effects, Religious Leaders Urge Kenyans

Mar 19, 2022

Members of the Interfaith Council (IFC) in Kenya have called on the people of God in the East African nation to provide assistance to those who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

JCTR Executive Director, Fr. Alex Muyebe. Credit: JCTR

Strategies in Zambia’s State of Nation Address “step in right direction”: Jesuit Scholars

Mar 19, 2022

Strategies in Zambian President’s State of the Nation Address that touched on, among other issues, the fostering of constitution reforms and tackling climate change, are a “step in the right direction,” officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said. 

Sr. Paulina Mpingo, matron of Mua school for the deaf in Malawi's Dedza Diocese. Credit: ECM

Learners at School for The Deaf in Malawi among Beneficiaries of Catholic Entity’s Grant

Mar 19, 2022

Learners at a school for the deaf in Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Dedza are among the beneficiaries of the donation offered by the Catholic charity in the United Kingdom, Missio UK.

The headquarters of the  Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO). Credit: ZESCO

Electricity Company in Zambia Has Role in Mitigating Climate Change: Catholic Bishop

Mar 19, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has said that the State-owned Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) has a big role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 22, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk. null

How Praedicate Evangelium Changes the Vatican’s Dicasteries: A CNA Explainer

Mar 19, 2022

Pope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are some of the changes:

Mons. Christian Carlassare, Bishop-elect of Rumbek Diocese returned to South Sudan Friday, 18 March 2022 ahead of his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan “grateful to be back” to Country ahead of Episcopal Ordination

Mar 18, 2022

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, Mons. Christian Carlassare, has said he is “grateful to be back” to the country days to his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.

Sr. Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa. Credit: Sr. Maria de Lurdes Lodi Rissini

Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa “honored, humbled” as Recipient of Italian Award

Mar 18, 2022

The Catholic Missionary Nun who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa has said the award “is really humbling” and expressed gratitude to her collaborators in the ministry among the poor. 

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva. Credit: CNA Deutsch/EWTN

Priests are “first and foremost bridge builders”: Nigerian-born Permanent Observer to UN

Mar 18, 2022

The representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has underscored the main role of Catholic Priests saying they are “first and foremost bridge builders”.

Fr. Vincent Mrio addressing participants during the Friday, March 18 webinar organized by the Mariological Society of America. Credit:  Sr. Olga Massango

At Virtual Event, Tanzanian Priest Offers Insights into Mary as “icon of African women”

Mar 18, 2022

A Tanzanian Catholic Priest has, at a virtual event, offered insights into the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an “icon of African women.”

Pope Francis prays at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal on May 12, 2017. Vatican Media.

Vatican Confirms Pope is Inviting World’s Bishops to Join in Ukraine-Russia Consecration

Mar 18, 2022

The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’

A hand tractor used for ploughing at St. Albert’s farm Zimbabwe. Credit: Catholic Churchnews Zimbabwe

Church Farms in Zimbabwe to Be More Viable after Bishops Sign Deal with Canned Food Entity

Mar 18, 2022

Catholic Church farms in Zimbabwe are expected to become more viable by growing crops that will later be canned or crushed to produce jam after members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) signed a contract with Cashel Valley, a Zimbabwean food company.

Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale of South Africa's Johannesburg Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop

Mar 17, 2022

The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.

Late President Rupiah Bwezani Banda. Credit: Public Domain

Catholic Bishops in Zambia Eulogize Fourth President for “humble, exemplary Service”

Mar 17, 2022

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have eulogized the country’s fourth President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, as a humble statesman who realized “humble, exemplary and generous service to the people” in the Southern Africa nation.

Cyclone Gombe in Mozambique. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Priest in Mozambique Says Challenges amid Cyclone Gombe “immeasurable”

Mar 17, 2022

A Catholic Priest of Mozambique’s Nampula Archdiocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, described the destruction caused by cyclone Gombe as “immeasurable.”

Fr. Angelo of the Sant’Egidio Community helped mediate the release of seven Senegalese prisoners. Credit: Sant’Egidio Community

Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Calls for End of Hostilities in Casamance, Senegal

Mar 17, 2022

The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has called on the government of Senegal to end its military operation in the Casamance region.

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Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue Arrives in Ukraine Prior to March 25 Consecration

Mar 17, 2022

A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25.

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN. EWTN

Why the Stations of the Cross Were a Daily Devotion for Mother Angelica

Mar 17, 2022

It is tradition for Catholics around the world to participate in the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent. However, for EWTN foundress Mother Angelica, it was a daily devotion. 

Victims of militant attacks in Cabo Delgado. Credit: Denis Hurley Peace Institute

Mozambicans Questioning Protection of State Officials in Attacks: Catholic Peace Entity

Mar 17, 2022

Locals in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province have raised questions concerning the protection of economic interests of senior government officials even as civilians continue to be harassed by militants in the embattled Mozambican region.

COVID-19 Vaccines. Credit: Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM)

Jesuits in Africa Welcome Provisional COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver Deal

Mar 17, 2022

Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have welcomed the provisional deal to waive patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as one of the first steps towards achieving social justice.

Members of the National Council of Churches of Kenya - NCCK. Credit: NCCK

Kenya’s Religious Leaders to Embark on Civic Education ahead of General Elections

Mar 17, 2022

Representatives of religious leaders in Kenya have said that plans are underway for them to spearhead civic education targeting their respective members as the East African nation prepares for general elections in August.