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Pioneer of South Sudan Apostolic Nunciature Appointed Bishop for Kenya’s Bungoma Diocese
The Catholic Priest who spearheaded the establishment and official opening of the South Sudan Apostolic Nunciature as its pioneer Chargé d’Affaires has been appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma in Kenya.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Pay Solidarity Visit to Victims of Attacks in Plateau State
A delegation from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has paid a solidarity to Miango chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State following recent attacks in the area.
“Conditions for a credible, sincere dialogue have not been met”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
All the conditions necessary for “a credible and sincere” dialogue in the North-Central African nation of Chad have not been met, Catholic Bishops have said in their collective Christmas message.
Catholic Peace Commission in Mauritius Concerned about Bill to Regulate Radio Stations
Members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Mauritius have expressed concerns about the adoption of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Bill, aimed at regulating radio stations in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Catholic Priest Facing Danger Daily to Serve Hundreds of Refugees in Nigerian Town
Fr. Christopher, a Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria, faces danger every time he travels to Pulka, a small town in the country’s Borno state to serve hundreds of refugees in the small town.
Catholic Charity Rallying for Funds to Construct Church in Northern Mozambique
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) United States, has sent out an appeal for help to construct a Church in Northern Mozambique to accommodate refugees who are arriving in the region in large numbers.
Youth in Cameroon’s Capital Have “safe space” at Newly Established Salesian Centre
Youth in Cameroon’s capital city have a safe space to meet and receive support from “trusted adults” at the newly established Bosco Youth Center in Nkol’Afeme community in Yaoundé.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders to File “fresh suit” against Law Seeking to Control Churches
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are planning to sue the government afresh over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow State authorities to control church operations.
Catholic Priest of Nigeria’s Ondo Diocese Freed from Captivity
Fr. Joseph Ajayi, a member of the Clergy of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria who had been abducted on December 6 has been freed by his abductors.
Human Resource Award to Zimbabwe Bishops' Conference Staff "vote of confidence": Officials
The recognition of a staff of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) as one of the best Human Resource (HR) Managers in the Southern African nation has been described as “a show of vote of confidence” in the work that the Church leadership is carrying out in the country.
Malawi's Prevailing Mood is of “hopelessness, betrayal”: Justice and Peace Officials
Malawians are in a state of “hopelessness” and feel betrayed by their government due to the prevailing economic hardships among other challenges, members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) have said.
Catholic Journalists Have Big Role to Play in Evangelization: Malawian Catholic Priest
Journalists in the Catholic Church have a great responsibility of evangelizing the people by spreading messages that adhere to truth and other values of the Church, a Catholic Priest in Malawi has said.
Catholic Population in Guinea Bissau Increased after COVID-19 Lockdown: Missionary Priest
The Catholic Church in Guinea Bissau has recorded a significant growth in members after the places of worship were reopened in the country’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, a missionary Priest in the West African country has said.
Emulate St. Joseph in Responsible Parenting, South African Bishop to Christian Men
St. Joseph poses as a role model that every married Christian man should emulate when it comes to parenting, the Bishop of South Africa’s Kimberley Catholic Diocese has said.
On Human Rights Day, Salesians Highlight Programs Fostering Insight into Youth Rights
On the annual Human Rights Day marked December 10, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their programs with young people across the world, including Africa, focusing on initiatives that help the youth understand their rights.
Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Says People’s Faith Growing amid Hardships
Even without proper Church structures in place, the number of people coming to places of worship in South Sudan has been increasing steadily, the Catholic Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
Auxiliary Bishop of Guinea-Bissau’s Bissau Diocese Appointed Local Ordinary
The Auxiliary Bishop of Guinea-Bissau who has been serving at the Apostolic Administrator of the same Episcopal See has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese that is headquartered in the capital city of the West African nation.
At Requiem Mass for Souls of Seminary Bus Tragedy in Kenya, Bishop Cautions against Graft
At the requiem Mass for the souls of 33 people who lost their lives in the Saturday, December 4 Seminary bus tragedy at Enzui River in Kenya’s Kitui Diocese, the Catholic Bishop of the Kenyan Diocese has cautioned against graft.
Pope Francis Reaches Out to Flood Victims in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese with Donation
Pope Francis has reached out to the people of God affected by floods in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Malakal with an additional donation of US$30,000.00.
Catholic Bishop of Uganda’s Kasana-Luweero Diocese Appointed Archbishop of Kampala
The Bishop of Uganda’s Kasana-Luweero Diocese who has also been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of Kampala Archdiocese since April 2021 has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the Ugandan Archdiocese, which is headquartered in the capital city of the East African country.
