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Former Child Soldiers in Central African Republic Benefiting from Jesuit Entity’s Training
More than 300 children who served as child soldiers in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been given an opportunity to transform their lives through training opportunities spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Pope Francis “confirmed that he is coming” Despite Knee Pain: Cardinal in DR Congo
Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July despite his health challenges, especially the pain in his knee, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Catholic Media Houses in Nairobi Conducting Awareness Campaign ahead of Communications Day
Catholic Media houses in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya are conducting campaigns to sensitize the people of God in the Kenyan Metropolitan See about the forthcoming 56th World Communications Day (WCD).
Catholic Bishops in Benin Call for “transparent, truly inclusive, peaceful elections”
Catholic Bishops in Benin are calling on stakeholders in the organization of legislative elections in the country to ensure that the polls are “free, transparent, truly inclusive and peaceful.”
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Appeals for Support in Training of Nurses and Midwives
An official of Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS) a Catholic entity in South Sudan, is appealing for more support to continue offering scholarships for medical students at the Catholic Health Training Institute (CHTI).
Churches in Swaziland Decry Authorities’ Excessive Use of Force in Protracted Conflict
The Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC) has decried alleged incidences of brutality by authorities in the Southern African nation that is experiencing unrest amid calls for democracy.
Christians Need “to take climate change very seriously”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
There is need for Christians to take issues of climate change “very seriously”, a Catholic Priest in South Africa has said.
Pope’s Envisioned Visit to South Sudan Heightens Expectations for Swift Peace Process
Pope Francis is scheduled to be in South Sudan in July, an Ecumenical visit that has raised expectations for a swifter peace process in the embattled African country.
Pray, Fast for Restoration of Peace in Nigeria, Bishop Directs in “extraordinary appeal”
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Orlu has, in an “extraordinary appeal”, directed members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and the Laity in his Episcopal See to pray and fast for the restoration of peace and respect of human life in the West African nation.
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in South Africans’ Lives: Apostolic Nuncio
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in the lives of South Africans amid life threatening experiences, including last year's civil unrest and recent floods, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
Catholic-run Hospital in Zimbabwe Facing "serious threat" From River Bank Erosion
St. Raphael Chitsungo Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe’s Chinhoyi Diocese is under threat due to the erosion of the banks of Hunyani River.
Catholic Bishop Explains Prayer Formulated for Papal Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan
Bishop Mathew Remijo Adam has explained the content of the common prayer, which members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) formulated, in preparation for the Papal ecumenical visit.
Pope Francis Coming to “comfort all victims of insecurity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned pastoral visit to the country will “comfort all victims of insecurity”.
Christian Entity Calls for More Arrests, “murder charge” for Killers of Nigerian Student
The leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has described as “inexcusable” the arraigning of only two suspects on charges of “criminal conspiracy and disturbing the peace” in connection with the of May 12 stoning to death of Deborah Yakubu.
“We continue to pray for justice”: Nun in South Sudan at Anniversary of Slain Missionary
A Catholic Nun in South Sudan has urged authorities in South Sudan to work toward delivering justice for Sr. Veronica Rackova, six years after the missionary Nun, a medical doctor who was serving in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, was murdered.
Muslim Man’s Encounter at a Welding Shop in Niger that Attracted Him to Christianity
Pierre, a native of the West African country of Niger, remembers the day he entered a welding shop where he worked and found a book that changed his life forever, making him convert to Christianity.
I Prefer to Weep and Pray for Nigeria “where darkness has descended”: Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka in Nigeria has expressed sadness concerning the evils happening in the West African nation, saying that he would prefer to lock himself up in the chapel to weep and pray for the country that is engulfed in darkness.
Reject Ethnically Biased Politicians: Catholic Lay Entity in Nigeria
The leadership of the Social Action Committee (SAC) of the Catholic Church in Nigeria has urged citizens to reject politicians who target voters based on “ethnicity or religion”.
State Official in South Sudan Urges Parents “to encourage” Children Respond to God’s Call
A government official in South Sudan has urged parents in the East-Central African nation “to encourage” their children to respond to God’s call to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
Recently Approved Diocesan Microfinance in Nigeria Set to Benefit Millions Financially
The proposed Ave Maria Microfinance Bank of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria that received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to benefit millions in the Nigerian Episcopal See.
