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Make Religious Communities “homes, schools of communion”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
Consecrated persons in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been encouraged to make their respective communities “homes and schools of communion” amid “great crisis of fraternity and recognition of the other.”
Situation in Parts of Malawi “really dire” Following Tropical Storm Ana: Church Official
The people of God in Malawi’s Southern and Central regions are living in distress at the camps where they are seeking refuge following Tropical Storm Ana, the National Coordinator of the development arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has said.
Catholic Archbishop Cautions Nigerian Religious Leaders against “prophesying” Poll Results
A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has cautioned religious leaders in the West African country against “prophesying electoral victory” and instead stand up for citizens’ rights.
Christian Community in Egypt Marking Martyrdom of 21 Christians Killed by Jihadists
A community in Egypt’s Diocese of Minya has embarked on a 15-day commemoration of the martyrdom of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians who were murdered in 2015 by Daesh jihadists.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon says Diocese Struggling to Survive “in a Boko Haram zone”
The Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yagoua Diocese has decried rising Boko Haram insurgency in the Northern part of the country that he says has become the epicenter of militant activities in the Central African nation.
Sunday Obligation Reinstated in South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese after Nearly Two Years
The Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese has reinstated the obligation to take part in Holy Mass on Sundays, which had been suspended across the country in 2020 amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Parishes in Ethiopia’s Adigrat Catholic Eparchy Facing Humanitarian Crisis, Witnesses Say
Those who have experienced the effects of the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia say that the situation in some Parishes of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat is deteriorating owing to the humanitarian crisis that has led to food shortage.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against Undue Interference
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Gombe State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have cautioned security agents against undue interference in their activities.
One Suspect Confesses to Crime of Shooting Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan
One of the six suspects in the case of the shooting of the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has confessed to the crime.
Bishop in DRC Announces Novena of Holy Mass in Honor of “assassinated” Catholic Priest
The Catholic Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the celebration of Holy Mass in his Episcopal See for nine consecutive days in honor of Fr. Richard Masivi Kasereka who, the Congolese Bishop says, was assassinated on Wednesday, February 2.
Southern African Catholic Bishops' HIV/AIDS Program to Track Millions Missing Medication
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have launched a HIV/AIDS monitoring and sensitization program that is aimed at ensuring that millions of citizens in their region who are living with the virus access medication.
Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Meets South Sudan’s President Over Peace Process
The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has met with South Sudan’s President to discuss the peace process in the East-Central African nation.
Salesians in Egypt Empowering Refugees, Vulnerable Persons with Entrepreneurial Skills
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Egypt are empowering refugees and vulnerable Egyptians in the country’s capital, Cairo, with skills to initiate businesses.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Appeal for "transparency, honesty" in Election Preparations
Catholic Bishops in Angola are appealing for truth, justice and transparency in the organization of the general elections scheduled for August this year.
Kenya’s Male Religious Superiors Call for Prayers for Pioneer Missionaries in the Country
Members of the Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK), the forum that brings together representatives of the male Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life in Kenya, have called for prayers for the consecrated persons who first brought the Gospel of Christ in the East African country.
Ongoing Plenary of Catholic Bishops in Malawi Addressing “current practices” in Liturgy
Catholic Bishops taking part in the Annual Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are deliberating on emerging practices in Liturgical celebrations in the Southern African nation.
Pope Francis Appoints Native of Ivory Coast Apostolic Nuncio to Mali
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mambé Jean-Sylvain Emien, a native of Ivory Coast, as his representative in Mali and assigned him the Titular See of Potenza Picena in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Urge Government to Revitalize Country’s Education System
Catholic Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) have expressed concern about the West African nation’s ailing education system, which they say can be revitalized to address other challenges the country is facing.
“Remain firm in faith, hope”: Bishops in Gambia, Sierra Leone to Faithful amid Challenges
Catholic Bishops in The Gambia and Sierra Leone have encouraged the people of God in both nations to remain firm in faith, hope and charity amid numerous challenges including the “attendant consequences” of COVID-19.
Vatican Lauds Bishops in Nigeria for Spearheading Media Literacy Program at Grassroots
The leadership of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communications has lauded Catholic Bishops in Nigeria for spearheading Communications Week (ComWEEK), a program that seeks to promote media literacy in Catholic Parishes all over the West African country.
