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Catholic Entity Welcomes UN Plan to Investigate Violations against Children in Mozambique
The leadership of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has told ACI Africa that the entity is in support of the report about the United Nations’ (UN) plan to investigate “violations against children” in the conflict-ridden Northern region of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado.
Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops Conclude Plenary with Call for New Environment Strategies
Catholic Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have concluded their 20th Plenary Assembly of in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a call for tactical changes in addressing the challenges of climate change in the region in line with Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Planned Pan-African Congress on Theology to Focus “on what it means to be a vital church”
The Pan-African Congress on Theology that members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have organized this month is set to focus on the meaning of being “vital church” and Synodality among other issues in Africa and the whole world, an official of the entity involved in convening the Congress has said.
Pope Francis Appoints National Major Seminary Rector in South Africa Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. John Vianney National Major Seminary the Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa.
“Divine mercy has protected me”, Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Coping after Shooting
Bishop Christian Carlassare who was shot in April 2021, weeks after his appointment as to the Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, is holding up fine.
On World Youth Skills Day, Salesians Highlight Youth Empowerment Initiatives in Africa
On the annual event of the World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) marked July 15, officials of a Salesian entity have highlighted initiatives that the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has undertaken to empower the youth across the globe, including Africa.
Catholic Church Official Faults “human action” for Environmental Degradation in Uganda
Environmental degradation in Uganda is a result of “human action”, a Catholic Church official has said.
Enhance “military-civilian relations” to Facilitate Return of Refugees: Bishop in S. Sudan
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has underscored the need to enhance relations between the military and civilians saying such relationships can facilitate the return of refugees to their respective homes.
Religious in Africa “vehemently” Condemn Morocco-Spain Border “sacrifice of human lives”
Women and men Religious with presence in Africa have “vehemently” condemned the killing of at least 23 migrants who were attempting to enter into the Spanish enclave of Melilla from Morocco in June.
Nigerian Diocese Seeking Prayers for “unconditional release” of Two Kidnapped Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday, July 15 evening.
Thousands of Child Workers in DR Congo Exploited in China-backed Cobalt Mines: Testimony
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Diocese in South Sudan to Introduce “care for creation” Classes in Catholic Schools
The Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan is set to include the social doctrine of the Church classes in the Primary and Secondary schools run by the Diocese to educate learners about care for the environment at the basic level in the East-central African country.
Make Dissemination of Encyclicals Your Responsibility, Ethiopian Priest to Church Leaders
Church leaders including Parish Priests and officials of the Justice and Peace departments have the responsibility to ensure that people receive all communication from the Holy Father, including the Encyclical Letters, an Ethiopian Catholic Priest who is attending the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
Suspended Nigerian Catholic Priest Apologizes, Denounces His Book Content as “contentious”
Fr. John Okwoeze Odey, the member of the Clergy of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria who was suspended in November last year in relation to a book he authored has apologized and denounced the content of the published book as “contentious” and replete with “half-truths and innuendos”.
Auxiliary Bishop in Angola Appointed Apostolic Administrator of São Tomé and Príncipe
Pope Francis has appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe, the Catholic Diocese that covers the territory of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Encyclical Letter on Care for Creation “has caused great excitement”: AMECEA Leadership
The Encyclical Letter of Pope Francis on the “care for our common home”, Laudato Si', has had a “great” impact in the Eastern Africa region, the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
Concern as Some Catholic Clergy, Religious in Eastern Africa Not Aware of Laudato Si’
While a majority of Clergy and Religious in the region of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) are aware of Pope Francis’s Encyclical letter Laudato Si’, some having fully internalized it, and actively implementing it, a good number of Clergy and women and men Religious in the region have said they are not aware that the seven-year-old document exists.
Claims that Nigerian Archbishop Endorsed Political Candidate “false news”: Disclaimer
News reports alleging that the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has endorsed the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party in the 2023 election are false, the Archdiocesan Communications Director has said in a disclaimer.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop of São Tomé and Principe Diocese Aged 62
Bishops are expected to submit their respective letters of retirement at the age of 75. Compelling reasons such as “ill-health or other grave problems” justify the offering of such a letter of resignation.
South Africans “have right to be protected”: Catholic Bishops to State after Shootings
Following last weekend shootings in multiple South African taverns, Catholic Bishops in the country are calling on the government to provide security to South Africans.
