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“Only faith can recover lost politics, restore humanity in politics”: Kenyan Archbishop
The practice of trading insults that characterizes politics in Kenya can only be addressed by paying attention to faith principles, a Kenyan Catholic Archbishop has said.
DR Congo Church Leaders Want Poll Body to Have Civil Society in Majority of Members
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) are recommending that in the composition of the Independence National Electoral Commission (CENI), civil society members constitute the majority.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Self-Sustainability Initiatives for Catholic School in Eritrea
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, is facilitating self-sustainability initiatives at the Don Bosco Technical School in Dekemhare, a town located some 25 miles Southeast of Eritrea's capital, Asmara.
Pope Francis: The Humble Service of a Deacon Tells of the Greatness of God
Pope Francis met with deacons and their families Saturday at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Faults Government for Suspending Public Worship in Parts of Country
The Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has faulted the government for suspending public worship in parts of the country, a move that seems to undermine, the Bishop says, the role of the Inter-faith Council.
Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops Laud Tanzania’s Cardinal for Fostering Pastoral Solidarity
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa have, in a statement, acknowledged with appreciation the role Tanzania’s Polycarp Cardinal Pengo has played in fostering pastoral solidarity in the region ahead of the Church leader’s Priestly Golden Jubilee celebration.
Rise, Reclaim Your Continent, Young Africans Told on the Day of the African Child
On the annual event of the International Day of the African Child (DAC), young people across the continent have been challenged to take up leadership roles and reclaim their position in global socio-political and economic space.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Warn of Looming Food Crisis amid “increasing insecurity”
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria are warning of a looming food crisis in the country due to what they are calling “increasing insecurity.”
Security Forces in Burkina Faso, Niger Urged to Work Toward Restoring Previous Optimism
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger are urging security forces operating in the region to work toward restoring the optimism that had characterized the West African nation of Burkina Faso before the Solhan village massacre.
Catholic Charity Reports Despair among Displaced in Mozambique Despite World Bank Support
The Catholic peace and charity organization, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has shared with ACI Africa the growing humanitarian crisis among residents of Cabo Delgado in Northern Mozambique where displaced people are starving in refugee camps even after the World Bank released funds to alleviate suffering in the camps.
In Maiden Visit of South Sudanese Diocese, Apostolic Administrator Urges “reflection”
In his maiden visit of Rumbek Diocese whose Bishop-elect was shot and wounded in April, the Apostolic Administrator of the South Sudanese Diocese has called for “reflection” and the seeking of spiritual renewal.
Zimbabweans Eulogize Priest Who Spearheaded National Anthem Composition, Flag Designing
Zimbabweans have paid tribute to Fr. Emmanuel Ribeiro, the Catholic Priest who headed the committee that composed the country’s national anthem and participated in the designing of the flag of the Southern African nation.
At Parish Tree Planting Event, Catholic Society Appeals for End to Illegal Mining in Ghana
At a tree planting event in a Ghanaian Parish, the leadership of a Catholic Society has urged citizens of the West African nation to fully support the government in its quest to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the country.
Pope Francis: Do not Forget Workers Pushed to the Margins by Pandemic
Pope Francis addressed an International Labor Organization (ILO) summit Thursday, calling for dignified working conditions and support for workers on the margins of the labor market still affected by pandemic losses.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urge Youth to Shun Hatred, Embrace Love
The leadership of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has, on the occasion of the National Youth Day, invited young people across South Africa to practice love and cohesion in place of hatred and racial discrimination.
Nigerian Cardinal Warns of Looming Anarchy, Urges Compatriots to Build United Country
A Nigerian Cardinal has warned of an imminent anarchy in Nigeria owing to security challenges and corruption that he says continues to bedevil the West African nation.
Attacks on Villages Becoming Unpredictable, Burkinabe Bishop on Insecurity
A Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso has said attacks on villages have multiplied and become increasingly unpredictable.
Pontifical Charity Pledges to Support Formators at Liberia’s Only Major Seminary
The leadership of the Catholic charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), is set offer Mass stipend to the Priests serving at Liberia’s only Major Seminary.
Pope Francis Appoints ‘ecclesiastical assistant’ for Vatican Communications
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed an Italian priest and philosopher as an “ecclesiastical assistant” to the Vatican’s communications department.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Cautions Priests, Religious against Operating Personal Projects
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese has cautioned Clerics, women and men Religious against owning and operating personal projects saying conflicts have often resulted from such engagement.
