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African Perspectives of Mary, Her Response to Angel Gabriel, Highlights of New Book
How the Blessed Virgin Mary reflects African values and what the people of God in Africa can learn from her response to angel Gabriel are some of the highlights of a new book that was launched in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 18.
Minor Seminary in South Sudan to Admit “ordinary students” to Study Alongside Seminarians
The Diocesan Minor Seminary of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese is set to admit students who do not intend to pursue Priestly formation to study alongside Seminarians.
“Act like a mother”, Bishop in Kenya Appeals to Government Following Land Evictions
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu is appealing to the government of the East African country to show kindness to thousands of people who have been left homeless following forceful evictions in his episcopal see.
Newly Created Catholic University in DRC to Respond to Needs of Church, Society: Cardinal
The newly created Catholic University in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is meant to respond to the needs of the “society and the Church”, the Local Ordinary of Kinshasa Archdiocese that is behind the initiative has said.
Vatican Wants to "do everything possible" to End Israel-Gaza Conflict: Cardinal Parolin
The Vatican Secretary of State said Tuesday that the Holy See is committed to doing everything it can to help end the Israel-Gaza conflict.
World Grandparents Day to Benefit “forgotten ones of our society”: Zimbabwean Cleric
The international day to honor grandparents and the elderly, which Pope Francis established earlier this year to be marked in July is set to benefit senior citizens who, in a number of African contexts, have been abandoned by members of the society, a Zimbabwean Catholic Priest has said.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water for Catholic College in Mozambique
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to the staff and students of Mozambique’s Salesian College in the Archdiocese of Maputo.
"Praying is not easy": Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles.
Catholic Peace Organization Exposes Brutal Land Grabbing and Evictions in Uganda
Cases of land grabbing and forceful evictions are on the rise in northern parts of Uganda, a Catholic charity and peace organization that is investigating human rights violations in the East African country has revealed.
Catholic Priest among 11 people Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese
A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese is among eleven people who were reportedly kidnapped by bandits on the morning of Monday, May 17 in an incident in which eight people lost their lives.
Catholic Diocese to Initiate Sainthood Cause for Jesuits Murdered in Mozambican Civil War
The leadership of Mozambique’s Catholic Diocese of Tete is set to initiate the sainthood causes of two members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) who were killed during the country’s civil war more than three decades ago.
At Priestly Anniversary, South Sudanese Bishop Appeals for Unity amid Country’s Challenges
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has, on the occasion of his 51st Priestly anniversary, appealed for unity in the face of various national challenges, including insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa Asks Catholics to Pray for Peace and Justice
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics worldwide to pray for “peace and justice” as violence racks the Holy Land.
Salesians Highlight Projects for Growing Refugee Population in Northern Uganda
The number of refugees at the Don Bosco Refugee Services Palabek in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has been rising steadily from 2017 when members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) introduced refugee services in the East African country.
South Sudanese Catholic Clerics among Detainees Released Following Bishop-elect's Shooting
Two South Sudanese Catholic Clerics are among dozens released last week after spending over two weeks in detention following their suspected connection with the shooting of the Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, Msgr. Christian Carlassare.
Journalists in Africa Cautioned against Breeding “anarchy and chaos” on Media Platforms
Journalists in Africa have been urged to adhere to responsible use of media in building the society and to desist from using their God-given talent to cause disorder in the communities they serve.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Encourage Dialogue to End Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are calling on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to engage in dialogue and put an end to the ongoing violence.
Archdiocese of Nampula Embarks on Housing Project for Displaced People in Mozambique
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nampula located in North-eastern Mozambique has commenced the construction of houses with a hope to resettle thousands of displaced people currently being hosted by the Archdiocese.
At Parish Anniversary in Ghana, Catholic Bishop Urges Daily Christian Faith Practice
At the climax celebration to mark the Silver Jubilee of Our Lady Queen of Africa (OLA) Bolgatanga Parish of Ghana’s Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, the Local Ordinary has called for the daily practice of Christian faith if societal ills have to be defeated.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Using Puppets to Help Displaced Children Cope with Loss
A Catholic Priest ministering in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese is using puppets to provide psychosocial support to children who have undergone trauma in the country’s warrying Cabo Delgado region.
