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Meet Young Catholic Influencers from 50 African Countries Evangelizing Digital Peripheries
Sergent Gomez yearns to see his parish grow. The member of Blessed Sacrament parish of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul in the Gambia laments about the lack of vitality in the Catholic Church in the West African country owing to the absence of new “faces” among young people participating in church activities.
Catholic Bishop Faults Angolans Who Downplay National Health, Education Facilities
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has faulted citizens of the Southern African nation who downplay the education and health facilities in the countries.
The Suspended Catholic Priest at the Helm of a Nigerian State as Governor
His titles are many: priest, faith healer, exorcist, psychotherapist, and, since May 29, governor of Benue State in Nigeria.
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.
All Baptized Called to Live as Witnesses of Jesus to Others: Pope Francis During Angelus
Every baptized person is called to be a modern-day prophet, living as a witness of Jesus to others, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
One Month Until World Youth Day, a Look at the Numbers
More than 600,000 people have started the registration process.
Push for Laws that will Protect Christians, Faith Leaders in Nigeria Told
Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have decried the ongoing unprovoked attacks against Christians in the West African country and challenged other Christian leaders in the country to push for laws that protect those they shepherd.
Let’s Establish “emergency plans” for Persons Fleeing Sudan War: South Sudanese Archbishop
There is a need to establish “some emergency” interventions for persons fleeing the violent conflict in Sudan, Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
Archbishop in South Africa Urges Marriage Preparation to Address Rising Divorce Cases
Marriage preparations can help address the challenge of the rising cases of divorce South Africa is currently experiencing, Archbishop Buti Joseph Tlhagale of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.
Theme of Synod on Synodality Path for Community Growth: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Archdiocese has underscored the value of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality and called for the embracing of its theme, which he said provides a path for the growth of the people of God.
Church Leaders in South Africa “confident in the collective power” against Corruption
Officials of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have underscored the need for collective efforts among South Africans in the fight against corruption in the country.
Pope Francis Appoints His Longtime Personal Theologian Head of Doctrine of Faith Dicastery
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández, his longtime personal theologian and ghostwriter, to lead the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope Francis’ Letter to Newly Appointed Head of Doctrine of Faith Dicastery: Full Text
The announcement on July 1 that Pope Francis has named Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández to lead the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith was accompanied by a letter the Holy Father addressed to the Argentine theologian.
Take Action to End “genocide” in Darfur, Sudan: Christian Leaders to AU, IGAD
Various associations of Christian leaders in Africa and their global partners are calling on the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to act immediately and stop the “genocide” in Sudan’s Darfur region.
“Huge potential, audience”: Catholic Charity Foundation Official on Filmmaking in Africa
The filmmaking industry in Africa has “a huge potential” as well as audience, an official of the Catholic Pontifical and Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Christian Entity Condemns “horrific murder” of Nigerian Butcher, Release of Suspects
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has condemned the “horrific murder” of a butcher in Nigeria accused of committing blasphemy and the release of the suspected killers of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, the student who was stoned to death last year.
“Continue praying for Pope Francis”: Nuncio in Angola at Belated Holy Father’s Anniversary
The representative of the Holy Father in Angola has called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to continue offering prayers for Pope Francis to have “the strength” to carry on his mission of shepherding the Universal Church.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Italian-born Apostolic Nuncio to Morocco
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the Apostolic Nunciature to Morocco submitted by Archbishop Vito Rallo, a native of Italy who turned 70 on May 30.
Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church
Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted the President of the Central African nation for describing the Catholic Church as partisan and divisive.
“Proud to be Catholic”: Kenyan Minister on Church-State Collaboration in Service Delivery
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has lauded the consistency of the Catholic Church in Kenya in the delivery of services in collaboration with the government, describing the accomplishments in the education and health sectors as sources of her pride as a Catholic faithful.
