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Stakeholders “must come together” to Combat Human Trafficking: Catholic Nun in Ghana
A Catholic Nun in Ghana has underscored the need for various stakeholders, including religious leaders, government authorities, and organizations in the West African nation, to “come together” in the fight against the “scourge” of human trafficking.
Members of Religious Orders in Kenya Urged to Form Partnerships to Nurture Vocations
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Mombasa Archdiocese has encouraged members of different Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life in Kenya to think about the possibility of living together to share resources and to nurture vocations to Religious Life in the East African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Push for Policies That Guarantee “civic, moral education”
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have, in a collective statement, called on the government to put in place policies that takes into account “civic and moral education” in the West African nation.
Kenyan President Gifts Loreto Sisters Over US$85,000 for New School to Serve Marginalized
Members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M) commonly known as Loreto Sisters who have marked 100 years of service in their Eastern Africa Province have received a donation of Ksh. 10 million (US$87,680.00) from Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta, to aid the Sisters’ response to social and educational needs in Kilifi County in the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda, Assigns Him Titular See
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Arnaldo Sanchez Catalan Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda and assigned him the Titular See of Apollonia in Albania with the dignity of Archbishop.
Jubilees of Propaganda Fide Moment of Thanksgiving, Reflection: Catholic Priest in Malawi
The celebration of the Jubilees of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Propaganda Fide), Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and the birth of Blessed Father Paolo Manna, founder of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU), is a time of thanksgiving and reflection, the Secretary General of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has said.
“Catholic Church does not play partisan politics”: Nigerian Priest Ahead of Elections
The leadership of the Catholic Church “does not play partisan politics”, a Nigerian Priest has sought to clarify ahead of his country’s general elections scheduled to take place next year.
How Upbringing Thwarts Cervical Cancer Prevention in Kenya: Catholic Health Advocate
The fight against cervical cancer continues to suffer from the African upbringing that teaches young girls to guard the privacy of their bodies even when they need “intrusive” medical tests, a Catholic health advocate in Kenya has said.
Christian Human Rights Entity “pleased” after Court Orders Release of Nigerian Journalist
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is delighted following the release of a Nigerian journalist who had been arrested in November last year for criticizing the government.
Caritas Congo Reaches Out to Hundreds of Farmers with “techniques to increase yields”
The Church leadership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has, through its development and humanitarian arm, Caritas Congo ASBL, reached out to hundreds of farmers in South Kivu with farming techniques aimed at improving yields.
Catholic Archdiocese in Malawi Fighting Hunger Through “improved farming” Initiative
Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Blantyre has found an innovative way to address scarcity of farming land in the country through the “Global action to defeat hunger,” a project that targets districts of Thyolo and Mulanje, which are said to be prone to food shortage and hunger.
Today we celebrate St. Hyacintha of Mariscotti
Born of a noble family near Viterbo (Italy,) Hyacintha entered a local convent of sisters who followed the Third Order Rule. However, she supplied herself with enough food, clothing and other goods to live a very comfortable life amid these sisters who had pledged to mortification.
Nigerian Missionary Priest in Benin Praises Catechists for Role in Africa’s Evangelization
Catechists have played a vital role in the evangelization and growth of the Catholic Church in Africa, a member of the Society for African Missions (SMA) in Benin has said.
Catholic Parish in Ghana Providing Accommodation to Gas Explosion Victims
The Catholic Parish of St. Michael in Ghana's Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese is providing accommodation to victims of last week’s gas explosion that occurred near a mining town in the Southwestern region of the country.
Church Leaders in South Africa Call for National Dialogue to Address Xenophobia
Church leaders in South Africa are calling for a national dialogue to address xenophobic tendencies in the country saying the negative attitude of South Africans towards migrants is perennial.
Victims of Persecution in Nigeria Must be Listened to, Expert Says, Bishops Decry Violence
Victims of persecution in Nigeria must be listened to, an expert on the persecution of Christians told students at the Franciscan University of Steubenville on Friday.
Today we celebrate St. Gildas the Wise
St. Gildas was probably born around 517 in the North of England or Wales. His father's name was Cau (or Nau) and, came from noble lineage, and he most likely had several brothers and sisters. There is writing which suggests that one of his brothers, Cuil (or Hueil), was killed by King Arthur (who died in 537 AD), and it also appears that Gildas may have forgiven Arthur for this.
Loreto Sister in Kenya Shares “biggest, absolute joy” Ahead of Institute’s Centennial Fete
Members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M), commonly known as the Loreto Sisters, are “celebrating 100 years of God’s faithfulness” in their service among the people of God in the Eastern Africa Province.
Africa Walking “financial tightrope”, Jesuits Say amid Calls for Global Support
African countries have plunged into an extreme financial crisis owing to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) have said, and called for increased global financing to support post-pandemic recovery efforts on the continent.
Bishops in Burkina Faso “take note of recent changes”, Invite Coup Leaders to Serve People
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in a collective statement, expressed their awareness of the country’s recent political changes and called upon those who spearheaded the reported coup d’etat to be at the service of the people.
