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Kenyan Catholic Bishop Discourages Priests “from soliciting for funds from politicians”
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has “strongly discouraged” members of the Clergy from reaching out to politicians for funds.
Zimbabwean Diocese Launches Empowerment Program in Fight against Gender Based Violence
Zimbabwe’s Catholic Diocese of Masvingo is empowering women through self-help initiatives in view of ending “the scourge” of gender-based violence (GBV) in that part of the country.
Human Rights Entity Demands Release of Christian Arrested in Egypt’s Sectarian Violence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), an international Human Rights foundation, is calling for the release of an Egyptian man who was arrested towards the end of last year when clashes broke out between Muslims and Christians in Upper Egypt.
Southern African Bishops Decry Corruption in Member Nations, Urge “solidarity with needy”
Theft of COVID-19 response funds in nine Southern African countries is a cause for concern for Catholic Bishops in the region who are decrying the vice and urging solidarity with “weakest and needy members of society.”
Nine Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Kenya Want Addressed to “keep hope alive”
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have, in a collective statement, outlined nine issues of concern, which they want addressed to keep alive the hope of the citizens of the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “barely 24 hours after his kidnap”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in the Diocese of Kafanchan on Monday, September 13 has been freed.
Jesuit President in Africa Lauds Synod on Synodality, Says Process Not “one-off” Event
The President of Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has lauded the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis announced earlier this year to solemnly open next month, on 9–10 October 2021 in Rome.
Catholic Pastoral Charity Facilitates Formation of Dozens of Seminarians in DR Congo
Dozens of Major Seminarians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to benefit from a financial “contribution” from the Catholic Pastoral Charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, the leadership of the Pontifical entity has said in a report.
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese.
Catholics, Muslims in Collaboration to Build New Catholic School in a Liberian Diocese
Catholics and Muslims are collaborating in the ongoing construction of a Catholic school under the auspices of members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) at a village in Liberia’s Gbarnga Diocese.
Will New Government Walk the Talk? Jesuits in Zambia on President’s Maiden Address to MPs
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have lauded President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) for his maiden address to the 13th Parliament that “struck the right codes” but, reflecting on previous speeches, wondered if HH would chart a new path and “walk the talk”.
Weeks after Catholic Nun Laid to Rest, Southern African Bishops Eulogize Her as Selfless
Trinidad Sánchez Moreno, the Spanish Consecrated Catholic who founded the Religious Congregation of The Work of The Church, has been eulogized as “selfless” weeks after she was laid to rest.
International Eucharistic Congress “spiritually uplifting, edifying”: Nigerian Archbishop
The just concluded International Eucharistic Congress was fruitful in multiple ways, a Nigerian Archbishop has said.
Plans Underway to Build a Shrine in Honor of South Africa’s First Martyr, Potential Saint
South Africa’s Tzaneen Diocese has announced plans to build a shrine in Honor of Blessed Benedict Daswa, the country’s first martyr and first potential Saint.
Catholic Journalists in West Africa Cautioned against Promoting Terrorism in News Reports
Catholic Journalists in West Africa have been cautioned against a journalism practice that seems to promote activities of terrorism in the Sahel region.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Emphasizes Bishops’ Ban on Political Campaigns in Churches
Politicians in Kenya have been cautioned against using church premises including the pulpit for their political campaigns.
Lobby Government to Participate in UN Conference: Kenya's Bishops Charge Lawmakers
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to pressurize the government to “actively participate” in the planned United Nations (UN) Binding Treaty negotiations.
Poor Internet Connection during COVID-19 Stalls Catholic Charity’s Initiatives in Africa
As the Catholic charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, switched to blended communication, including online engagements with its partners following the COVID-19 outbreak, many of the foundation’s collaborators in Africa lagged behind in communication with the aid agency.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Condemn Gender-based Violence, Call for “collective action”
Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed their condemnation of gender-based violence and called for “collective action” to end the vice that seems to target women and girls.
Ugandan Government Given Ultimatum to Address Petition against Closure of Churches
The Constitutional Court of Uganda has given President Yoweri Museveni-led government ten days to reply to a petition challenging the closure of places of worship as part of the COVID-19 restrictions
