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Catholic Peace Entity Reports Renewed Attacks Near Mozambican Military Base
Militants operating in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province have launched fresh attacks in the province, this time targeting a region close to a military base in the country, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has reported.
Religious Leaders in South Africa Concerned About Industrialized Agriculture in Africa
Faith leaders under the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) have expressed concern about the promotion of green revolution, which fosters the use of chemicals and high-yield crop varieties in view of realizing large-scale food production in Africa.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water at Catholic Institution in Namibia
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to hundreds of learners who access the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.
Jesuits in Africa Urge Zimbabweans to Track Government’s Commitment to Post-COVID Recovery
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa are calling on citizens of Zimbabwe to keep an eye on their government to ensure it fulfills its commitment toward post COVID-19 recovery.
Holy See “ready to accompany” Burkina Faso in Process of Transition, Apostolic Nuncio Says
The representative of the Holy Father in Burkina Faso has said the Holy See is ready to accompany the West African nation in its process of transition following the military coup that ousted former President, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.
Catholic Bishop in Malawi Sends “good wishes” to Muslims ahead of Holy Month of Ramadan
The Catholic Bishop of Mangochi Diocese in Malawi has extended “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims in the Southeastern African nation as they begin the Holy Month of Ramadan, which culminates in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast.
Synodal Process Time to Showcase “role in mission of evangelization”: Tanzanian Nun
A Catholic Nun from Tanzania has challenged women and men Religious in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to showcase their “active role in the mission of evangelization”.
Catholic Lay Leader in Senegal Says Synodal Process “not a forum for settling scores”
The President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has cautioned the people of God against using the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as forums for settling scores.
Catholic Sister in Nigeria Feeding Mentally Challenged People Displaced by Militants
Last Sunday, Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi distributed pounded yam, soup, and an assortment of other Nigerian dishes to 30 mentally challenged people on the streets of the West Africa country.
Africa’s Participation in Synodal Process “very promising”: Vatican Cardinal
The contribution of the people of God in Africa in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is “very promising,” a Vatican Cardinal has told participants at a virtual event.
Catholic Activists Demand Immediate Investigation into Mysterious Killings in Kenya
Catholic activists that are part of an international organization have launched an online campaign to pressure the Kenyan government to investigate and provide answers to the mysterious killings in what they call “Yala Murders”.
Be There for Your children, Don’t Leave Them to “cultists”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has urged parents in the West African country to be always available for their children to protect them from cultists and other social vices that might destroy their future.
Synod on Synodality “an opportunity for voices to be heard”: Youth Leader in South Africa
A Catholic youth leader in South Africa has said the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for many voices to be heard including those of young people in Africa.
Ongoing Formation Program Seeks to Help Christians "go deeper in faith”: Priest in Uganda
A Catholic Priest heading a department of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has lauded the ongoing Spiritus Faith Formation program that has involved religious leaders and Laity in East Africa saying the initiative is expected to “help Christians go deeper in their faith”.
Catholic Archbishop Decries Violence in South Sudanese State, Says “work of the devil”
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has decried the reported violent clashes in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State, and said the violence being witnessed is “work of the devil”.
Catholic Sister in Ivory Coast Working to Lift Spirit of Prisoners in Harsh Conditions
For 12 years, Sr. Monique Lorrain has been visiting Korhogo prison in the North of Ivory Coast twice a week, giving hope to inmates who she says are living in harsh conditions.
Christian leaders in Kaduna, Nigeria, Implore “God’s comfort” for Victims of Train Attack
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have offered their prayers for the victims of the Monday, March 28 train attack.
Pope Francis’ Planned South Sudan Trip Shines Hope for Refugees: Catholic Priest in Uganda
The number of refugees arriving in Uganda from neighboring South Sudan has risen in the past weeks, a Catholic Priest ministering in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has said, and exuded confidence that the planned Papal visit to the East-Central African country will ignite hope in the displaced people.
Bishop-elect for Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon to Be Ordained in May
The Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop-elect for Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese has been scheduled to take place on the first Thursday in May.
Avoid Turning “into ethnic champions”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Religious Leaders
The Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has told Catholic Priests and other religious leaders to keep off prejudices and narratives that may cause divisions among the people of God in what would turn them “into ethnic champions.”
