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Newly Elected RECOWA President Counting “on support of my brothers in the Episcopate”
The newly elected President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he is counting on the support of his brother Bishops as he takes the helm of the body that brings together Catholic Bishops in 16 countries of West Africa.
Catholic Priest of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria Released on Bail after Months in Detention
The Catholic Priest of Abakaliki Diocese in Nigeria who stands accused of murder, among other acts of violence in the West African country, has been “released on bail”, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Be “apostle of hope” to People: Archbishop in Cameroon to New Bishop at Consecration
The newly consecrated Catholic Bishop of Mamfe Diocese in Cameroon has been encouraged to foster the virtue of hope in his Episcopal Ministry among the people of God in the Cameroonian Diocese.
Zambia Needs “to harness mineral resources” for Sustainability: Jesuit Institute Official
Zambia needs to use the mineral resources in the country for sustainable development, an official of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said.
Newly Launched Book to Redefine Religious Life amid Challenges: Catholic Priest in Kenya
A new book on Religious Life seeks to redefine the life of consecrated persons and to prepare them to tackle current challenges in life, a Catholic Priest who provided a review of the book said.
Environmental Task Force to Address Farmer-Harder Hostility: Kenyan Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi in Kenya has blamed protracted violence between the farming and cattle-rearing communities in the various regions served by his Episcopal See on effects of climate change and expressed optimism that a new taskforce on the environment will address hostilities in the coastal region.
Catholic Archdiocese in South Sudan to Devote Next Century to “developing” Local Languages
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan has said that the Metropolitan See will seek to prioritize the development of local languages in the next one hundred years.
One Year On, Late South Sudanese Archbishop Remembered as “healer, champion of love”
One year after his death, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan, Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro, has been remembered as a “healer and champion of love”.
Christian Leaders in Kenyan County Initiate Prayer, Civic Education Forums Ahead of Polls
Christian leaders in Kenya’s Embu County have organized a number of meetings aimed at educating voters and praying for the 2022 general elections.
Joy, Gratitude as Catholic Priest in Nigeria Released after 40 Days of Abduction
The Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Nigeria has announced “with joy” the release of Fr. Felix Zakari Fidson who has been in captivity for forty days.
Catholic Nuns in Africa Urged to Strive for Transparency to Sustain Project Partnerships
Catholic Nuns in sub-Saharan African countries who are struggling to sustain their respective Religious Congregations financially have been urged to strive for transparency especially when dealing with partners in projects.
Burkinabes “really suffering, still await a strong signal in terms of peace”: Cardinal
The military leadership in Burkina Faso needs to do “much” more to address the plight of the people of God in the West African nation who are yet to see “a strong signal in terms of peace”, the Cardinal in the country has said.
End “tribalism, all other forms of division”: Nuncio in Nigeria to Bishops in West Africa
The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has called on Catholic Church leaders in the 16 West African countries that make up the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) to make every effort to end “tribalism and all other forms of division” that seem to be on the rise in Catholic communities.
Challenges to Peace in West Africa “demand” Coming Together, Solidarity: Archbishop-elect
The challenges to peace in the countries of West Africa require that stakeholders come together “in solidarity as a human family to address them,” the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Archbishop-elect Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji has said.
Leaders in West Africa “must use political power” for Good Governance: RECOWA President
The President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA), the common forum of the Catholic Bishops from 16 West African countries, has called on political leaders in the African region to use their authority to foster good governance, and for the “common good”.
Make Schools in Kenya Drug Free for Learners “to excel well”: Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop at the helm of the Commission for Education and Religious Education (CERE) in Kenya has called upon learners and the management of schools in the East African country to use all means possible to eradicate drugs from learning institutions in order to improve their academic performance.
South Africa “not failed State, still intact”, Catholic Bishop Responds to Online Critics
South Africa should not be categorized among countries that have disintegrated to the extent that their sovereign governments no longer function as required, a Catholic Bishop in the country said in a recent interview with ACI Africa.
Catholic Diocese in Eswatini Conducting Home Visits to Boost Participation in Synod
The team tasked with facilitating participation in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini is conducting home visits to the people of God in the Diocese to encourage conversations on the Synod.
Catholic Entity Identifies African Nation with “one of highest maternal mortality rates”
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said that Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa, is among top countries with more women dying from births or pregnancy complications in the world.
In New Book, Author Shares Her “journey as African mother, living with autistic child”
The recently published book, “Embrace difference: The journey of an African mother with her autistic son”, is about personal experiences of living with a child with autism, the author of the 10-chapter book told ACI Africa in a recent interview.
