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Church in Gaza Reaching Out to Displaced Persons, Christians Under Siege amid Violence
As the fighting continues in the Holy Land between Hamas and the Israeli army, the Church is doing everything in its power to alleviate the burden of war on its affected parishioners.
What You Need to Know about the War Between Israel and Hamas
The ongoing tension in the Middle East has flared up again in a war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group that controls the Gaza Strip.
Southern African Bishops Call for Ceasefire, “humane” Solution to Israel-Palestine War
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are appealing for a ceasefire to the Israel-Palestine war and advocate for a “humane” solution to the violent conflict.
“I have received overwhelming acceptance”: Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Ahiara, Nigeria
Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese on October 14 has acknowledged with appreciation the positive reactions to his appointment that he has so far received.
“Blood of many citizens shed in vain”: Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia on Persistent Violence
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have decried persistent violence in the Horn of Africa nation.
World Food Day: Salesians Highlight Initiatives Ensuring “healthy nutrition” in Africa
On the occasion of the annual World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives aimed at ensuring “healthy nutrition” across the globe, including Africa.
Synod on Synodality “not a one-man voice”: Kenyan Archbishop on Conversations in Rome
The outcome of the ongoing Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome will be a mix of voices from the entire Church, and not a “one-man voice”, a Kenyan Archbishop participating in the October 4-29 Synod has said.
Pope Erects New Diocese in Nigeria, Makes Administrative Changes in Burkinabe Archdiocese
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Katsina in Nigeria and appointed the pioneer Bishop to the new Episcopal See. In the latest administrative changes in Africa, the Holy Father has also accepted the retirement of the Local Ordinary of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, and appointed his successor.
"Not a result of lightning": Catholic Priests in Nigeria on Cause of Colleague's Death
Fr. Faustinus Gundu succumbed to “a natural sickness”; he was not struck by lightning, an official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) has said.
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop of Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara, Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante” of Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Decries “increase in crime” amid Socio-Economic Challenges
Bishop Firmino David of Sumbe Diocese in Angola has decried the “increase in crime” in the Southern African nation amid socio-economic challenges.
World Bank/IMF Leaders Need to Foster Africa’s “fresh journey, hope, dignity”: SECAM
World leaders participating in the 2023 World Bank Group - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, need to foster Africa’s economic interests, envisioning “a fresh journey” and a path that promotes “hope and dignity” on the continent, Catholic Bishops in Africa have said.
Let’s “pay attention” to AI Use for Evangelization: Catholic Communicator in Nigeria
“We need to pay attention to the use of artificial intelligence for evangelization,” a Catholic communicator in Nigeria has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Lack of Job Opportunities and Emigration Have “a clear connection”: Cameroonian Bishop
Bishop Bruno Ateba of the Catholic Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo in Cameroon has attributed the phenomenon of emigration of Africans to other countries to lack of job opportunities in their respective countries.
“Miracles of the Eucharist” Theme for 2023 International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The 31st annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting for our nation, leaders, families, and the Church will take place Oct. 20-28.
African Cardinal Directs Parishes to “hold in prayer” Victims of Israel-Palestine Violence
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has directed all Parishes in his Metropolitan See to pray for those affected by the Israel-Palestine violence that he says has created a “very troubling situation” in Holy Land.
Caritas Freetown Calls for Engagement on EU Report on June Sierra Leonean Elections
Caritas Freetown is calling on government and civil society entities in Sierra Leone to start working towards implementing recommendations of the just released report on the country’s June 24 General Elections.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against Selfishness and Greed, Calls for Stewardship
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has cautioned the people of God in the Southern African nation against greed and selfish tendencies, and called for the fostering of stewardship and the common good.
Catholic Entity Fears for Violence Escalation in Mozambique Following Contested Elections
Tension is high in various parts of Mozambique following the highly contested Wednesday, October 11 elections in the country’s 65 local government areas, an official of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said.
South Sudanese Court to Give “final verdict” in Case of Missionary Nun Murdered in 2016
A High Court in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, is expected to give the final verdict on the murder of Sr. Veronica Rackova on October 24, the Catholic Radio Network (CRN) reported on Thursday, October 12.
