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No Progress Made in Stemming Tide of Violence in Cameroon: Catholic Archbishop
Violence in Cameroon's English-speaking regions still goes on unabated, the Catholic Archbishop of Bamenda Archdiocese has said, noting that efforts to restore peace in the Central African country have been halted until after Christmas 2021.
Crisis in Nigeria “increasingly looks like a jihad against Christians”: Catholic Bishop
The crisis in Nigeria seems to be a war against Christians in the West African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Makurdi Diocese has said.
Put Church’s Needs First, South African Bishop to Permanent Deacon at Ordination
The Catholic Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese has urged the Diocese’s newly ordained Deacon to prioritize the needs of the Church through “the sign of faithful love and also ministerial service”.
Catholic University Students in Malawi Urged to Guide Youth in Secondary Schools
Catholic members of Young Christian Students (YCS) in institutions of higher learning in Malawi have been urged to reach out to their counterparts in secondary schools and teach them life skills.
Christian Refugees in Burkina Faso Nostalgic about Christmas before Terrorist Attacks
Displaced Christians in Burkina Faso are remembering with nostalgia how joyfully they celebrated Christmas before militants uprooted them from their homes, forcing them to seek refuge elsewhere.
Stand Up for Justice for God’s People, Catholic Archbishop in Malawi Urges Priests
The Catholic Archbishop of Malawi’s Lilongwe Archdiocese has called upon Priests under his pastoral care to stand up and fight for justice for the people of God and also to be near to the suffering masses in the Southern African country.
Bishops in Zambia Caution against “de-Christianization” amid Secularization, Materialism
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have, in their Advent message, cautioned Christians in the Southern African nation against giving in to “secularization and materialism” and ending up in what they term “de-Christianization”.
Instability Has Made Us Beggars, Sudanese Catholic Bishop Says in Christmas Prayer
The Bishop emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan has penned a heartfelt Christmas prayer bemoaning the worrying state of Sudan and South Sudan where he says people are suffering in violence and poverty.
“It's a big responsibility”, South African Bishop-elect Says, Promises Collaboration
Mons. Neil Augustine Frank who has been appointed Coadjutor Bishop for South Africa’s Mariannhill Diocese has described his Friday, December 17 appointment as “a big responsibility”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana "alarmed by growing culture of disrespect, insults," Urge Peace
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have, in their Christmas message, expressed their concerns about what they have described as an “unfortunate growing culture of disrespect and insults” in the West African nation.
Women Can Overcome Inferiority Complex by Church Participation, Catholic Bishop in Malawi
Women are suffering from inferiority complex for being sidelined in Church activities, the Catholic Bishop of Malawi’s Dedza Diocese has said and called for their active participation in Church.
Cardinal in CAR Urges Mutual Respect, Says All People “certainly have something to say”
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called upon the people of God in the country to foster mutual respect and an attitude of free speech even those deemed “social monsters … certainly have something to say.”
Christian Entity Lauds Release of Egyptian Researcher after 22 months in Detention
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has lauded the release of Patrick George Zaki who had been detained by Egyptian authorities since February 2020.
Christian Persecution in Nigeria “more intense now than ever”: Catholic Bishop
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has challenged the United States Secretary of State to justify his decision to remove Nigeria from a persecution watchlist, saying that he has witnessed firsthand the brutal ongoing persecution against Christians in Africa’s most populous nation.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Concerned about Recent “series of arrests” by Government
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed concerns about the recent “series of arrests” by the government of the West African nation, and called for the release of those detained.
Southern Africa Bishops “deeply” Concerned about South Africa’s Planned Oil Exploration
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have said they are “deeply” concerned about the planned exploration of oil and gas reserves in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
Months after Resigning Due to Health Complications, Congolese Catholic Bishop Dies Aged 68
Bishop Daniel Nlandu Mayi whose resignation was accepted by the Pope Francis in March this year passed on earlier this week at the age of 68.
Abducted Christian Leader in Nigeria Reportedly Dies in Captivity
A Nigerian Church leader who was abducted on November 8 by suspected Fulani militants has reportedly died in captivity.
Embrace “distributive justice”, Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Says, Urges Support for Needy
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called for “distributive justice” in the way in which those in authority deal with their subjects, and urged those in leadership to ensure that everyone gets their dues and the poor are taken care of.
Salesians in DR Congo Seeking Assistance to Rebuild Catholic School Destroyed by Storm
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are seeking partners to facilitate the renovation and rebuilding Catholic school structures damaged by strong winds and torrential rain.
