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Catholic Charity Rallying for Support to Fund Catechesis, Bible Apostolate in Ethiopia
The Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is running a donation appeal to support catechesis and distribution of Bibles in Ethiopia in order to boost evangelization efforts in the Horn of Africa country.
Armed Fulani Militants Pursuing Victims to Camp Hideouts: Catholic Diocese in Nigeria
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has raised alarm over the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in its jurisdiction, noting that the victims of attacks by Fulani herdsmen in the country are being pursued by their assailants even in their camps where they have sought refuge.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Spearheading Dialogue, Reconciliation to End Conflict
The Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), the social wing of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), is spearheading dialogue and reconciliation among communities in conflict in the South Sudanese Diocese, the Director of the Catholic entity has said.
Islamists in Burkina Faso Invading Churches, Forcing Catholics to Sit Separately
Very little Christianity is allowed in several villages in Burkina Faso, and where Catholics can attend Holy Mass, Islamist militants invade churches to ensure that men and women sit on separate benches.
Bishops in Angola, São Tomé Focusing on Children Faith Education in Pastoral Plan
Children’s faith education is the focus of the second year of the triennium Pastoral plan of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST), the Church leaders have announced in a press statement at the end of their second annual Plenary Assembly held in Luanda, Angola.
“All of us Kenyans should decide that we need peaceful elections": Catholic Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has emphasized the need for peace in the country as the electorate in the East African nation head to the polls on Tuesday, August 9.
“Take a stance against the destruction of the Mozambican coastline”: Catholic Peace Entity
The leadership of the Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) is calling on various stakeholders, including Catholics and members of the Laudato Si’ Movement to publicly express their opposition to the planned sand mining in the coastline of Mozambique.
Catholic Lawmakers in Malawi Urged to Help Realize “good legal framework” for Environment
Catholic lawmakers in Malawi have been urged to facilitate the realization of an appropriate legal framework for the conservation of the environment in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Entity in Somalia Triples Stabilization Centers to Address Malnutrition
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said that the entity has tripled stabilization centers in Somalia’s Gedo region since the beginning of the year in view of addressing the challenge of malnutrition.
“We will pray that your elections go smoothly”: Eritrean Catholic Archbishop to Kenyans
The Catholic Archbishop of the Asmara in Eritrea has expressed his prayerful solidarity with the people of God in Kenya ahead of the general elections scheduled for August 9.
Religious Leaders Urge Kenyans to Handle Emotions with Care as Country Nears Elections
A section of Religious leaders in Kenya have called for calm and for citizens of the East African nation to tame their emotions as the country edges close to the general elections slated for Tuesday, August 9.
Nigeria Catholic Archbishop Decries Country’s “subtle persecution” Sidelining Christians
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has termed as “more dangerous” the tendency by the Nigerian government to sideline Christians in the distribution of resources in the West African country.
Have “internal dispute resolution mechanisms”: Kenya’s Faith Leaders to Political Parties
Representatives of religious leaders in Kenya have called upon political parties in the East African nation to put in place “internal dispute resolution mechanisms” ahead of the general elections scheduled for August 9.
Church in Africa Needs to Create Awareness on Migration: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
There is need for the Church in Africa to raise migration awareness and educate the people of God on the continent about the reality of leaving a native country in search of better opportunities elsewhere.
Conduct Credible Elections, “seal any loopholes”: Kenya’s Faith Leaders to Electoral Body
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct Kenya’s August 9 general elections in a manner that does not trigger doubts about their credibility.
“We sleep with one eye open”, Catechist in Nigeria Says after Church Shooting
A Catechist at St. Moses Catholic Church, one of the 17 outstations of St. Augustine’s Parish of Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria who survived a militant attack at the Church in June has recounted the traumatic experience, noting that all survivors of the attack are living in the constant fear of being attacked again.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Deliberating Creation of “Missionary Commission”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are deliberating on the possibility of establishing a Missionary Commission aimed at creating awareness about “the missionary mandate of all the baptized”.
“Cast your vote and then go home”: Catholic Archbishop to Electorate in Kenya
Kenyan voters have been urged to return to their respective homes after casting their vote on August 9.
Catholic Activists in Africa Demand Release of Dozens of Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling for the immediate release of 36 Christians who were reportedly kidnapped from a village in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on July 25.
Christian Entity Concerned about Nigerian Professor’s Well-being in Prison
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about the well-being of a Nigerian professor who was accused of running illegal orphanages in the country.
