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Catholic Nun Abducted on Her Way to the Market in DR Congo Set Free
The Catholic Nun belonging to the Daughters of the Resurrection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was kidnapped on her way to the market has been set free, the Pontifical Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) United Kingdom, has reported.
Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese to Offer “serious reparation prayers” after Desecrations
Members of the Clergy, Religious and the Laity of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese have been invited to take part in “serious reparation prayers” following the desecration of two Parish churches in the Archdiocese.
Breaking: Pope Francis Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses of Roman Rite
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Call for Closeness with Grandparents ahead of Maiden Celebration
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed the need for younger members of society to build relationships with their grandparents and other elderly people who they describe as an “indispensable” gift to humanity.
Persuade Germany to Waive Exclusive COVID-19 Vaccine Production: African Jesuit to U.S.
A member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa has called on President of the U.S., Joe Biden, to use the July 15 meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, to persuade her to support the waiver of patent rights on the production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Contrary to Earlier Reports of Being Freed, Catholic Priest in Mali Gains “real” Freedom
Fr. Léon Dougnon who had been reportedly freed a couple of days after his abduction in Mali last month, only gained his freedom earlier this week, a Priest in the West African country has confirmed.
Nigeria’s Government “either helpless or uninterested” in Addressing Insecurity: Bishop
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has told the U.S. Congress that the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to address insecurity in the West African nation is either due to helplessness of disinterestedness.
From Child Soldier to Catholic Priest: South Sudanese Cleric Who Lives to "give hope"
A Catholic priest is returning to the land where he was once abducted to “give hope to those who have lost hope.”
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Call for Shift from Violence Mindset to Dialogue
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have expressed concern over the growing tendency of South Africans to resort to violence whenever they need any social, political or economic issue addressed by those in leadership.
UK-Based Religious Entity Lauds UN Directives to End Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the adoption of a number of resolutions by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) aimed at ending human rights abuses that have been widely reported in Ethiopia.
Newly Appointed “Archbishop ad personam” in Botswana Says Elevation “was a surprise”
The Local Ordinary of Botswana’s Gaborone Diocese has said his last week’s elevation to the rank of an Archbishop “was a surprise.”
Cardinal in DRC against Bill Restricting Presidency to People with Both Congolese Parents
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has expressed his opposition to a bill that seeks to limit presidential candidates to those who have two Congolese parents.
Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican Residence after Surgery
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Who Escaped Nine-day Captivity “responding well to medication”
The member of the Clergy of Maiduguri Diocese who had been abducted June 30 and freed nine days later is “generally responding well to medication,” a Clergy of the Nigerian Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview.
South Africa’s Riots Spark People’s Deep-seated Anger: Catholic Peace Entity
The ongoing violence in South Africa that started with riots following the jailing of the country’s former President Jacob Zuma has very little to do with the former President, the leadership of an international Catholic peace entity has told ACI Africa, adding that people are expelling their anger after many years of suffering.
Prayer Appeal for Catholic Nun Kidnapped in DR Congo on Her Way to the Market
Members of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Resurrection who are working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have asked for prayers for one of their members who has been missing for five days and is feared to have been kidnapped.
Christian Human Rights Body Calls for Urgent Intervention in Nigeria’s Attacks, Abductions
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has condemned the rise in attacks and abductions in Nigeria and called on authorities in the West Africa country to act fast to stop the attacks and rescue those who have already been kidnapped.
Late Congolese Cardinal was "a man of justice, peace, and unity": Pope Francis
Pope Francis paid tribute on Tuesday to the late Congolese Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, describing him as “a man of justice, peace, and unity.”
Faith Leaders Condemn South Africa’s Violence, Say “this is totally unacceptable”
The leadership of KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) has, in a statement, condemned the ongoing violence in the South African Province saying the destruction of property witnessed during protests is “totally unacceptable.”
Pope Francis Visits Children on Oncology Ward of Rome Hospital
Pope Francis on Tuesday met with children on the oncology ward of the Rome hospital where he is recovering after colon surgery.
