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Kenya-based Catholic Priest Demystifies Church’s Governance Role in New Book
A Kenya-based Catholic Priest has, in his new book, sought to demystify the role of the Church in politics and governance across Africa.
Catholic Priests’ Farm Where Dreams of Kenyan Children Living with Disability are Born
Tales of Kenyan children born with disabilities who are chained away from society sometimes sound too graphic to be true. This, however, was the story of David (not his real name) who was raised by his father at a village outside Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
Four Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest in Mali’s Mopti Diocese Freed
Four people who had been abducted alongside a Catholic Priest in Mali’s Mopti Diocese on the morning of Monday, June 21 have been set free.
Catholic Priest among Five People Kidnapped in Mali’s Mopti Diocese
A Catholic Priest serving in Mali’s Mopti Diocese is among five people who were reportedly abducted Monday, June 21 morning by gunmen, a Cleric in the West African nation has confirmed.
Catholic Missionary Priest in Uganda Lauds Country for Being “a haven for refugees”
A Catholic Missionary Priest heading a refugee settlement in Uganda has lauded the East African nation for providing a safe haven for refugees and urged other countries to follow suit.
Zimbabweans Eulogize Priest Who Spearheaded National Anthem Composition, Flag Designing
Zimbabweans have paid tribute to Fr. Emmanuel Ribeiro, the Catholic Priest who headed the committee that composed the country’s national anthem and participated in the designing of the flag of the Southern African nation.
Catholics in Burkina Faso Offering Prayers for Victims of Solhan Village Attack
Catholics in Burkina Faso have been invited to offer special prayers for the victims of the attack on Solham village in the Northern part of the country that left at least 160 people dead.
How a Kenyan Catholic Priest is Fostering "menstrual hygiene" among Girls in Schools
A Kenyan Catholic Priest is promoting menstrual hygiene among primary school girls by providing them with sanitary towels.
Catholic Priest in Mali Says People Want End of Political Unrest, Return to Normalcy
People in Mali want to see the end of the ongoing political unrest and a return of normalcy in the country’s top leadership, a Catholic Priest who has weighed in on the current political situation in the country has said.
“I am hale and hearty,” Cameroonian Catholic Priest to Congregation after 10-Day Captivity
The Cameroonian Catholic Priest who has secured his freedom after 10 days of captivity says he is “hale and hearty.”
Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese to Offer Mass for Priest’s “immediate, unconditional release”
Catholic Priests ministering in Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese are set to offer Holy Mass for the quick and safe release of their colleague who was kidnapped at the end of last week.
Catholic Bishop Working Toward Safe Release of Elderly Nigerian Priest Abducted Last Week
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese is spearheading negotiations to secure the safe release of the elderly Nigerian Priest kidnapped last week when gunmen attacked St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Malunfashi in Katsina State within his episcopal see.
Catholic Priest among 11 people Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese
A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese is among eleven people who were reportedly kidnapped by bandits on the morning of Monday, May 17 in an incident in which eight people lost their lives.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Calls for Spiritual Solidarity amid Fear of Fresh Attacks
There is mounting fear of terrorist attacks in Pemba, the capital of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, a Catholic Priest and Communications official in the Diocese of Pemba has said.
Catholic Priest in CAR Nursing “serious injuries” After Mission Vehicle Hits Landmine
A Catholic Priest in the Central African Republic (CAR) is nursing “serious injuries” at a mission hospital after the vehicle he and two others were travelling in hit a land mine Wednesday, May 5.
Catholic Priest in Troubled Tigray Region Says Ethiopia’s Situation Worsening Day by Day
The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region that has been in war since last November is deteriorating each passing day, a Catholic Priest ministering in the country’s Northernmost region has said.
Priest with Cancer Dies 23 days After his Hospital Room Ordination
Fr. Livinius Esomchi Nnamani, who was ordained to the priesthood in his hospital room on Holy Thursday with special permission from Pope Francis, has died of leukemia at the age of 31.
Abducted Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed After Weekend Ordeal “in stable condition”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been abducted Saturday, April 10 has been freed and is “in stable condition,” the leadership of his Religious Order has confirmed.
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy, Safe Release of Nigerian Catholic Priest Kidnapped March 15
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Warri Diocese for the safe and “speedy release” of the member of the Clergy who was abducted Monday, March 15.
Prosecutor Asks More Time “to complete investigations” in Kenyan Cleric Case over COVID-19
The government of Kenya through the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking more time “to complete investigations” in the case of the Kenyan-born Catholic priest, Fr. Richard Oduor, over allegations that he “knowingly” spread COVID-19.
