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“I will never forget your witness of faith”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Angola, São Tomé
Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari , who is leaving Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe after close to four years of diplomatic service, has said the witness of faith of the people of God in the two countries will remain in his heart.
Allow Learners to Rest on Sundays, Catholic Archbishop in South Africa to School Heads
Sunday is the day of worship and not for schooling, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said, cautioning school managers against planning for school lessons on the day that he says is also meant for rest.
Religious Leaders Decry Insecurity in Kenya’s Rift Valley Region
Religious leaders have denounced insecurity characterized by banditry attacks, inter-community clashes, and vandalism of infrastructure in counties within the Rift Valley saying the violence is “quite worrying and intriguing”.
Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Condoles with Families of Indian Pilgrimage Victims
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his closeness with the families that lost their loved ones when a statue of the Trikaal Sena group, in Triolet, Arsenal struck a high-voltage power line on Sunday, March 3 afternoon.
Safeguarding Officers Vow to Keep Safe Environments for the Vulnerable in Southern Africa
Safeguarding officers in the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have pledged to maintain safe environments that reduce risks for children and vulnerable adults in the region that brings together nine countries.
Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Family of Catholic Pupils Killed in Fire Accident
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with the family of four children who died following a fire incident at their home in Batoke, a town within his Episcopal See.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Call for Credible Local Elections, “in best possible conditions”
Catholic Bishops in Togo are calling on stakeholders in the organization of legislative and regional elections in the country to ensure they are credible and peaceful.
Persevere, Depend on God amid Challenges: Christian Leader Encourages Nigerians
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged the people of God in the West African country to persevere and depend on God amid the challenges they face.
Zambia’s “alarming rise” in Prices Putting Dignity of Vulnerable at Stake: Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have expressed concern about what they describe as an “alarming” hike in prices of good and services in the Southern African nation.
Lay Catholic Entity in Ivory Coast Urges “greater humanity” in Forceful Evictions
Members of Sant’Egidio Community in Ivory Coast, who are part of the Rome-based Lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, are urging authorities in the West African nation to demonstrate care for humanity in the process of evicting citizens from high risk zones.
Apostolic Nuncio in Angola to Represent the Holy Father in Korea in New Appointment
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Korea and Mongolia.
Vastness, Sects, Multiple Languages among Challenges of Angola’s Sumbe Catholic Diocese
Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has identified the vastness of his Episcopal See, the mushrooming of Christian sects in his jurisdiction, and multiple languages among the people of God under his pastoral care as some of the challenges he grapples with.
To Ease Kenyans’ Suffering, Tax “in small measures”: Catholic Bishop to President
The Kenyan government can ease the suffering of citizens by implementing the rise in taxes in phases, Bishop John Mbinda of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar has said.
Over 4,000 Households Selected in Malawi Catholic Bishops’ Hunger Crisis Project
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are targeting about 4500 households affected by hunger in their newly launched Cash Transfer Project as part of the response to the hunger crisis in the Southern African nation.
Trump, U.S. Immediately Former President, Accuses Incumbent of “persecuting” Catholics
In an interview with Sean Hannity Feb. 29, the former president asserted that “Christians and Americans of faith are being persecuted.”
Catholic Archbishop Decries “distressing sights of misery” in DR Congo amid Insecurity
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has described as “distressing” the situation of population that is lacking basic needs amid security challenges.
Archbishop in South Africa Prohibits Use of Parish Venues as Political Campaign Forums
Archbishop Siegried Mandla Jwara of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has prohibited the use of Parish venues in his Metropolitan See as political campaign forums.
Diocesan Pastoral Council in Cameroon Lauds Bishop for Focusing on Growth amid Attacks
Social media attacks have trailed the leadership of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi from the time he ascended to the helm of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019. Bishop Bibi has, however, chosen to look the other way and focus on development of his Episcopal See, members of the Diocese’s Pastoral Council have said.
Elderly Couple in Nigeria Lauded for “uncommon faith in the Eucharist” at Wedding
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has praised an elderly Catholic couple who he joined in Holy Matrimony for exhibiting immense faith in the Eucharist.
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.
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