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Carmelite Missionary Sisters Facilitating Reconciliation, Support in Burundi as “mothers”
In Burundi, Carmelite Sisters of the Infant Jesus are referred to as “mothers” owing to their relationship with locals who are still healing from decades of civil strife.
Kenyan Catholic Couple Using Life Experience to Advocate for Natural Family Planning
A Catholic couple in Kenya that battled health conditions owing to the use of contraceptives is using the experiences to encourage the use of Natural Family Planning (NFP).
Nigeria “is founded on a lie, constitution is not working”, Catholic Bishop Says
The Nigerian constitution is not working because it has been crafted by leaders who do not have the people’s interest at heart, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has said, and concluded that the West African nation “is founded on a lie”.
Planned Papal Visit to South Sudan Receiving “a real sense of expectation”: JRS Official
The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is receiving “a real sense of expectation” in the East-Central African nation, an official of the of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has said.
Dozens of Catholic Seminarians Abducted from Major Seminary in Cameroon Regain Freedom
The 32 Catholic Major Seminarians who were abducted last Friday, April 8 alongside their driver have been released, the Communications Director of the Cameroonian Diocese has said.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed after Weeks in Captivity, “no ransom paid”
A member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Minna in Nigeria was freed last Friday, April 8, after weeks in captivity.
Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Seeks to Facilitate Transition Process in Chad
The lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, is seeking to facilitate the process of transition in the North-Central African nation of Chad, the leadership of the Rome-based entity has said.
Joyful Iraqi Christians Return to Nineveh Plains to Celebrate Holy Week
An estimated 25,000 Iraqi Christians gathered for a joyous Palm Sunday reunion after years of war and displacement.
Catholic University in Nigeria among New Private Institutions Approved by Government
Peter University, Achina/Onneh under the joint ownership of the Catholic Dioceses of Awka and Ekwulobia in Nigeria is among the 12 new private universities approved by the country’s federal government to operate as a higher learning institution in the West African country.
Salesians at Rwandan Oratory Resume “in-person activities” After Drop in COVID-19 Cases
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) at an oratory in Rwanda's Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi have resumed in-person activities following a drop in reported COVID-19 cases.
Church “satisfied” with State Preparation for Papal Maiden Trip to South Sudan: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said “the Church is satisfied with” the government’s preparations to welcome Pope Francis in his planned maiden Apostolic visit to the East-Central African nation in July.
Newly Appointed Bishop in South Africa to Foster “Synodal process” in His Episcopacy
The newly appointed Bishop of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, said he will seek to foster the “Synodal process” when he takes canonical possession of his Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishops for Tanzania’s Lindi, Nigeria’s Katsina-ala Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Wolfgang Pisa as the Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Lindi Diocese and Mons. Isaac Bunde Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-ala Diocese in Nigeria.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Youth to “refuse incitement” Ahead of General Elections
The Archbishop of Kisumu Archdiocese in Kenya has urged the young people in the East African country to shun inciting statements and to do everything within their power to ensure peaceful elections scheduled for August 9 are realized.
Church Leaders in Eswatini Lament “culture of mistrust, intolerance” amid Challenges
Representatives of Christian leaders in Eswatini under the auspices of the Council of Swaziland Churches (CSC) are concerned about “a new culture of mistrust and intolerance” that they say is emerging in the landlocked Southern African nation amid national challenges.
“Mob violence, no justice at all”: South African Archbishop Says amid Vigilante Attacks
A Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has cautioned against the use of mob justice in the country amid attacks by vigilante groups.
Nigeria “graduating” from Crisis to “other criminal elements”: Catholic Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has decried the fact that the country is witnessing crisis after crisis, the latest that is part of the series of “criminal elements” being last week’s bombing of a train, an incident in which at least nine lives were lost.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Urge Prudence as Government Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have called on the people of God in the West African nation to remain cautious about COVID-19 after the country’s President announced the easing of restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the disease.
Christian Entity Denounces Sentencing of Nigerian Activist, Says “excessively punitive”
A High Court in Nigeria’s Kano State has sentenced the president of the Nigerian Humanist Society to 24 years behind bars on blasphemy charges, a decision that Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has described as a “gross violation” of the right to the freedoms of expression.
Nigeria in Need of Leaders Who, Like Jesus, “courageously speak truth, live by it”: Bishop
Nigeria stands in need of leaders characterized with courage who, like Jesus Christ, “speak the truth and live by it”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said in his message ahead of Palm Sunday.
