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Catholic Entity Facilitates Further Studies for Youth “to protect Rwanda’s biodiversity”
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is facilitating further studies for half a dozen youth in Rwanda in view of having them take part in the protection of the country’s biodiversity.
Catholic Priest in Ethiopia Urges Collective Response to “immense humanitarian” Need
The need for humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is “immense”, a Catholic Priest in the Horn of Africa country has said, and called for collective response.
Conserving Environment “not a choice, a necessity”: U.S. Diplomat in Tanzania to AMECEA
The responsibility of conserving the environment “is not a choice but a necessity to future generations”, the U.S. ambassador to Tanzania has told delegates of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA).
News Reports Can Enhance “ecological ethics”: Vatican Official to Eastern Africa Bishops
The gathering, production, and dissemination of news reports has the ability to “help spread ecological ethics”, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has said.
Pastoralists in Kenyan Diocese Have "absolutely nothing" as Drought Intensifies: Official
Pastoralists in the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit in Kenya have been left with “absolutely nothing” as starvation in the Kenyan region intensifies due to severe drought, the Executive Director of Caritas Marsabit (CM) has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Clergy in Nigeria “have become an endangered species”: Catholic Priests’ Association
Officials of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) have lamented the high levels of insecurity in the country, with members of the Clergy as a primary target.
Catholic School in South Africa to Offer “fulltime primary education” for Refugee Children
Refugee children in Johannesburg, South Africa, are set to have access their primary education in a schedule that matches other learning institutions in the country, the principal of a Catholic School in the African country has said.
Catholic Entity Warns Malnutrition in Somalia to “get much worse in coming months”
There is “severe malnutrition” in parts of Somalia’s Gedo region and the situation is to “get much worse” if action is not taken urgently, an official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said.
Be Law Abiding ahead of Elections, Transitions: Bishops in Kenya to Civil Servants
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called upon civil servants in the East African nation to abide by the law and remain faithful in their service to citizens ahead of the general elections on August 9 elections and expected changes in political leadership of the country.
Tanzania Eager to Implement Eastern Africa Bishops’ Resolutions on Environment: President
The President of Tanzania has pledged to rally behind the Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in their fight for environmental conservation, promising to explore ways to implement “some” of the Catholic Bishops’ resolutions.
Adhere to “fraternity” to Combat Environmental Degradation: Vatican Cardinal to AMECEA
To adequately combat the destruction of the environment, there is a need to adhere to fraternal structures that entail caring for one another, a Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has told delegates of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA).
Bishop in Zimbabwe Calls for Prayers for Vocations amid “a decline” in Seminary Enrolment
A Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to pray for vocations in the Southern African nation that he says is “experiencing a decline” in those enrolling in houses of formation to become Priests.
Church Leaders in South Africa Bemoan “disrespect for human life” after Taverns Shootings
Church leaders in South Africa have bemoaned what they call “wanton disrespect for life” following the July 9 shootings at two taverns in South African towns some 500 kms apart that reportedly left at least 19 people killed and many more injured.
High Cost of Living in Zambia Leading Families to Undignified Lives: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said the high cost of living in the country has affected the ability of many families to live dignified lives.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process
Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary Assembly, highlighted some priority areas to guide the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their region.
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Urged to Include Women Religious in Church Affairs
Women have an important leadership role in initiating and implementing Diocesan programs, Catholic Bishops in Eastern African have been told, and cautioned against sidelining women Religious Women in official “affairs of the Church”.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about violence in the African Great Lakes region of Central-Eastern Africa and urged parties in conflict to dialogue.
Vatican Cardinal’s Visit an “encouragement to remain vigilant”: Bishops in Sudan, S. Sudan
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in a collective statement, described the visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to the East-Central African nation as an “encouragement” for the people of God in the two neighboring countries “to remain vigilant” before the realization of Pope Francis’ the postponed ecumenical trip.
Salesian Entity Spearheading Livelihood Program for Learners, Women in Zambia: Report
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reported spearheading a livelihood program that is benefiting hundreds of God’s people in Katongo village in Western Zambia, including learners and women.
