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Catholic Bishop, Women Association in Ghana Pay Solidarity Visit to Gas Explosion Victims
The Catholic Bishop of Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese in Ghana and members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) have paid a solidarity visit to victims of the January 20 gas explosion that occurred near a mining town in the Southwestern region of the country.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Support Polio Vaccination Campaign, Call for Collaboration
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have, in a joint statement, endorsed the polio vaccination campaign and urged the people of God in the country to participate in the exercise that is scheduled for March 21.
Plight of Single Mothers in Southern Africa Part of Synod on Synodality Topics: Priest
The challenges single mothers face as members of the Church in the region covered by the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are among the topics of the ongoing Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Priest has said.
Pope Francis: After a Nuclear War, Humanity Would Have to "start from scratch"
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water to Hundreds in Rundu Vicariate, Namibia
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to at least 250 dwellers of Ngwa-ngwa village in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.
Judge to Give Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop-elect Shooting on His Ordination Day
The ruling in the case of the shooting of the Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan is expected to be delivered on March 25, the same day Mons. Christian Carlassare is to be ordained Bishop.
Transition in Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese Similar to “going on retreat”: Archbishop-elect
The administrative change in the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya following the transfer of Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba to the Archdiocese of Kisumu can be favorably compared with the Kenyan Diocese “going on retreat”, the Archbishop-elect has said.
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Concerned about Inter-Communal Violence, Appeals for Dialogue
The Catholic Bishop emeritus of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis, has expressed concern about inter-communal violence in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) in the Northeastern African country along the border with South Sudan.
Support, Save Suffering Youth from “wind of social disorder”: Nigerian Catholic Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has called for the support of young people in the country who he says are struggling with unemployment and other forms of “social disorder”.
Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25.
Catholic Charity Hopeful Egypt’s “One Church for Every Mosque” Law Will End Oppression
Egypt's President, Marshal Abdel Fattah al Sisi, has confirmed an initiative to construct a church in the same locality where there is a mosque, a move that Catholic Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Portugal, says shines hope for Christianity in the Northern African country.
Nigerian Priest Recalls Journey to Priesthood after Converting from Islam to Catholicism
A Catholic Priest recently ordained in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled his journey to the Priesthood after he converted from Islam to Catholicism.
Hundreds of Catholic Convents in Poland Offering Variety of Help to Ukraine’s Refugees
Nearly 1.8 million people have entered Poland from Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion.
Vatican Unveils Logo, Motto of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July.
“I entrust myself to the Lord, your prayers": South Sudan Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination
The Catholic Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese, Mons. Christian Carlassare is entrusting himself “to the Lord” and to the prayers of the people of God in Rumbek Diocese ahead of his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.
Cameroonian Catholic Bishop Laments Being Undermined in Catholic University Controversies
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon is lamenting the protracted controversies in the administration of the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) and affiliate institutions despite attempts to bring about normalcy, including that of the Vatican.
Nigerian State Pledges to Hand Schools Back to Catholic Church after Multiple Decades
The governor of Nigeria’s Ondo State has promised to reinstate the ownership of schools initially belonging to Catholic missionaries within his jurisdiction after close to five decades of confiscation.
Newly Appointed Bishop in Mozambique Renews Plea to Support Victims of Extremist Attacks
The newly appointed Catholic Bishop for Pemba Diocese in Mozambique has, in his first appeal after the appointment, called on the international community to support victims of extremist attacks in Cabo Delgado Province that is served by his Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Meets Bishop-elect for South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese at Vatican
On Monday, Pope Francis met the South Sudan bishop-elect whose consecration was postponed last year after he was shot in the legs shortly after his nomination to lead Rumbek diocese.
We Must Not Pass Crime to Future Generations: Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State are calling for a break in the cycle of banditry, murders and other forms of crime that have affected the State saying the vices should not be passed on to future generations.
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