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Pray for Your Priests not to Lose Heart amid Challenges, Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to the Faithful at Silver Jubilee
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mpanda in Tanzania has described priesthood as a demanding vocation, and called on the faithful to fervently pray for their priests to remain faithful and committed to their calling especially in the face of challenges.
On Mother’s Day for Catholics in Nigeria, Mothers Urged to Be “models to their children in virtue”
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has urged mothers to live a life of virtue and be role models to their children.
Prejudice, Blame Game Fomenting Inter-Ethnic Violence among Kenya’s Pokot, Turkana: Bishop
Prejudice and blame game are among vices fomenting violent confrontations between members of the Pokot and Turkana communities in Kenya, Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Initiate Canonization of “German martyrs”: Official of German Bishops to Church in Africa
A representative of the German Catholic Bishops' Conference for the Martyrology of the 20th Century has challenged Church leaders in Africa to initiate canonization processes for the “German martyrs, who were violently killed” in various African countries.
Groundbreaking Biographies of “German martyrs”, Who Were “violently killed” in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Germany have compiled biographies of over 30 German “martyrs”, who were reportedly “victims of violence in Africa” to ensure that their testimonies are not lost.
Catholic Sisters Congregation Lauded for Uniqueness in Ministering to the Sick in Kenya
Members of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea (SCIC/Ivrea Sisters) have been lauded for the “ministry to the sick” during their 50 years of service in the East African nation.
Catholic Priest in Kenya Assaulted by Mob for Attempting to Rescue Girls from FGM
The Parish Priest of St. Kizito Catholic Church of Kenya’s Diocese of Eldoret was left with serious injuries after he was attacked for trying to rescue young girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) outside the Parish premises.
Charity Foundation Responds to Threat from Sects Luring Catholics from Zambian Church
Growth of the Catholic Church in Zambia is thwarted by the constant move by sects to lure Catholics from the Church, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has said.
South Sudanese Diocese Plans “second collection” for Sudan War Victims on Pentecost Sunday
South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has planned for “a second collection” on Pentecost Sunday to support victims of the ongoing war in Sudan.
“A great responsibility”: Bishop-elect for Port-Louis Diocese in Mauritius on Appointment
Mons. Jean Michaël Durhône, the Bishop-elect for Port-Louis Diocese in Mauritius has described his May 19 Episcopal appointment as “a great responsibility”.
United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims
Pilgrims in the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who arrived in Juba on Thursday, February 2, the eve of the arrival of Pope Francis in South Sudan, were united for peace and reconciliation in the country.
Newly Appointed African Consulters to Vatican Dicastery Highlight Gaps in Church Media Use
The newly appointed Consulters of the Vatican Dicastery for communication from Africa have highlighted limitations in efforts to engage digital media in the evangelization process on the continent.
Normalcy “gradually returning to Burkina Faso” Following Second Coup: Catholic Priest
Normalcy is gradually returning to Burkina Faso days after the country’s military leader, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was ousted in a military coup, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Violent Protests against UN Peacekeepers
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly” condemned the recent protests targeting the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in the country’s cities of Goma and Butembo.
Pope Francis Calls for a Commitment to "take care of each other" in 2021
Pope Francis warned Sunday against the temptation to ignore the suffering of others during the coronavirus pandemic and said that things will get better in the new year to the extent to which the needs of the weakest and most disadvantaged are prioritized.
Pope Francis Moves Financial Records Office Under Secretariat for Economy
Pope Francis Wednesday moved the office of the Vatican’s financial records database under the management of the Secretariat for the Economy – reversing a decision he made in 2016.
