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At Death Anniversary, Catholic Missionary Priest Remembered for Justice Advocacy in Kenya
On the 22nd anniversary of the murder of Fr. John Anthony Kaiser, Catholic Bishops in Kenya have remembered the American-born member of the Mill Hill Missionary (MHM) for advocating for justice in the East African nation.
Catholic Entity “on the ground in Zimbabwe” to Address “looming crisis” of Food Shortage
Personnel of the overseas development agency of Ireland, Trόcaire, are in Zimbabwe to help address the “looming crisis” of food shortage in the country’s Bidi village in the region of Bulawayo, the leadership of the Catholic entity has reported.
Nigeria’s Future Depends on “outcome of the 2023 elections”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is a need to sensitize the people of God in Nigeria concerning the seriousness of the 2023 elections as the country’s future depends on its outcome, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has said.
Religious Order in Nigeria “full of joy” after Four Kidnapped Nuns Regain Freedom Unharmed
Member of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria have expressed their joy following the “unconditional and safe release” of four of their members who were abducted on their way to a Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration of one of their members on Sunday, August 21.
Cardinal in CAR Cautions against “logic of war, supremacy” at Rimini Meeting in Italy
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has decried the numerous ongoing violent conflicts in the world and cautioned against the “logic of war and supremacy”, describing them as real threats to humanity.
Preparations Underway for Beatification of Comboni Priest Who Embraced Lepers in Uganda
Many remember Fr. Giuseppe Ambrosoli, a Comboni Missionary Priest who ministered in Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu as a beloved minister of the Eucharist, surgeon, philanthropist, and educator in the Eastern African country where he is set to be beatified on November 20.
“Let’s pray for truth, justice”: Bishop in Kenya after Presidential Petition is Filed
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has invited Kenyans to prayer “for the truth and justice to prevail” after petitions challenging the declaration of the country’s Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto, winner of the Presidential election, was filed in the Supreme Court.
Seek Mary’s Intercession to End “scourge of oppressing women”: Archbishop in South Africa
The Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to end violence against women, “especially by those who claim to love them”.
Religious Order in Nigeria Seeking “intense prayers” for Release of Kidnapped Nuns
The leadership of the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour (Saviourite Sisters - SJS) in Nigeria is seeking “intense prayer” for the “quick and safe release” of four members who were abducted on their way to Holy Mass in the West African nation on Sunday, August 21.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage Main Challenger of President-elect ahead of Election Petition
Representatives of various faith groups in Kenya on Saturday, August 20, met Raila Amolo Odinga, the main challenger of the country’s Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto.
New Bishop in Ghana Hopes to Uphold Spirit of Pioneering Missionaries in Growing Diocese
The newly consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yendi in Ghana has expressed a desire to walk in the footsteps of pioneering missionaries in the West African country to help his Episcopal See to flourish.
Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province Decry Drug Abuse, Violence in Schools
Catholic Bishops who are part of Cameroon's Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province have, in a collective message, decried the increasing cases of drug abuse and violence in schools in the Central African nation.
Let’s Unite to Inspire Nigerians to “true religion”: Catholic Archbishop to Faith Leaders
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged faith leaders in the West African country to foster unity among themselves to inspire the people to “true religion”, which he said helps minimize the temptation to engage in vices.
Nigerian Priests Named Senior Research Fellows at U.S.-based Religious Freedom Institute
The leadership of the Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) in Washington DC in the United States (U.S.) has appointed two Nigerian Catholic Priests as Senior Research Fellows for International Religious Freedom Policy.
Push Eswatini to Implement “the dialogue”: Christian Leaders to Regional Development Body
Christian leaders in Eswatini are calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to push their government to implement “the dialogue” that was proposed last year to address the political situation in the country.
Synod on Synodality Giving Women Opportunity to Voice Concerns: South African Theologian
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is offering women an opportunity to voice their respective concerns as members of the Church, a South African female theologian has said.
Christian Entity Concerned about Criminal Prosecution of Sudanese Converts to Christianity
The criminal prosecution of four Sudanese men who converted from Islam to Christianity is an issue of concern to the leadership of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Vatican Enters into Agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on Catholic Church Recognition
The Vatican has signed an agreement with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe on the recognition of the Catholic Church and her ecclesiastical institutions as a “juridical personality” in the African Island country.
Aid Agencies Expressing Interest in Somalia’s Drought Crisis after Pope Francis’ Appeal
Various organizations that received Pope Francis’ August 14 appeal concerning Somalia’s “serious humanitarian crisis” owing to drought and famine are expressing their interest to help.
Catholic Charity Funding Training of Priests in Egypt to Serve “marginalized” Christians
The Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is providing scholarships for the training of Priests in Egypt to expand their pastoral care to Christians in the country who, the foundation notes, have been marginalized.
