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Religious Leaders in DR Congo Urge Impartiality in Constituting Electoral Commission
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement, urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to practice impartiality as they debate about new members to constitute the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI).
Niger’s Citizens Set to Benefit from Catholic Relief Services Grant to Fight Malaria
Ahead of the World Malaria Day to be marked Sunday, April 25, the leadership of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has announced a grant to benefit citizens of the West African nation of Niger in their fight against Malaria.
Church in Mauritius Accompanying Tourism Stakeholders amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has, in a report, highlighted the Church’s initiatives to reach out to those in the country’s tourism sector whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Insecurity, Poverty, Corruption in Nigeria Forcing Youth Out of Country: Archbishop
Young people in Nigeria are leaving the West African nation in large numbers in search for “ greener pastures ” elsewhere, a situation th e Archbishop of the country ’s Abuja Archdiocese blames on insecurity, poverty , and high levels of corruption by those in leadership positions .
South African Archbishop Appointed to Global Body Advocating for Displaced People’s Rights
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Archdiocese of Johannesburg has been appointed as a member of the Multi-Religious Council of Leaders that seeks to address the root causes of conflict and displacement in the world.
Pope Francis Declares Blind 14th-Century Lay Dominican a Saint
Pope Francis declared a blind 14th-century Italian lay Dominican a saint Saturday using a process known as “equipollent” canonization.
As Chad’s President is Laid to Rest, Bishops Call Warring Parties to Inclusive Dialogue
As the President of Chad is being laid to rest Friday, April 23, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation are calling on the warring parties to an “inclusive national dialogue” to bring an end to the ongoing violent conflict.
PMS Uganda Calls for Generous Contribution on Vocations Sunday, Says Mission is Expensive
The leadership of Pontifical Mission Society (PMS) in Uganda has called upon the people of God in the East African country to support vocations in the country through prayers and financial contribution, saying that mission work requires a lot of resources.
Catholic Schools in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Set to Introduce Child Safeguarding Policy
Catholic schools in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese are set to introduce the Child Safeguarding Policy this year, a move aimed at boosting the efforts of agencies concerned with protecting the rights of children in the Diocese.
Newly Ordained Priests in Kenya Cautioned against Prioritizing Money in Ministry
The Bishop of Kenya’s Diocese of Eldoret has, on the occasion of the ordination of nine deacons to the Priesthood, cautioned them against the tendency to prioritize money in their Priestly ministry, encouraging them, instead, to embrace unconditional service.
Pope Francis Celebrates Name Day with Poor as the Vatican’s Free Vaccinations Continue
Pope Francis on Friday celebrated the feast of St. George, his namesake, with 600 of Rome’s poor and needy, as they waited to receive the second dose of the coronavirus vaccination at the Vatican.
Salesians Expanding Centre in Rwanda’s Butare Diocese to Meet Street Children’s Needs
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda’s Diocese of Butare are seeking to expand their street children Centre to meet the needs of the beneficiaries.
On International Earth Day, Salesians in Africa Highlight “climate solutions” Program
On the annual International Mother Earth Day observed April 22, officials of Don Bosco Tech Africa (DBTA) have highlighted their program that is championing climate solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Catholic Charity Approves Millions in Aid for Suffering Church in African Countries
Pontifical Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) United States has announced the approval of US$9.5 million in aid for a number of African countries where Christians continue to suffer owing to what the organization refers to as Islamic fanaticism.
Pan African Climate Entity Urges World Leaders to Consider Africans’ Interests at COP26
Members of the consortium of Africa-based entities seeking to find solutions to climatic and environmental challenges, the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), have called on the U.S President to reach out to other world leaders and work toward outcomes that favor Africans during the planned United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) later this year.
The Harrowing Story of Los Angeles Catholic Priest Who Survived a Shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and his eyelids flicked open to an African hospital room filled with people clapping and cheering.
Pope Francis: The Biggest Defeat for an Athlete is to Not Play as a Team
Pope Francis met with a water polo team Thursday and shared a message about the importance of teamwork.
South Sudanese Catholic Diocese Targets Hundreds of Patients in Eye Surgeries
South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has partnered with Swiss Red Cross and South Sudan Red Cross to launch an eye care campaign in the country’s Western Bahr el Ghazal state in view of treating at least 500 patients with cataracts.
At Burial, Cameroon’s Cardinal Eulogized as Promoter of Communion, Human Dignity, Justice
The late Cameroon’s Christian Cardinal Tumi has been, at his burial Tuesday, April 20, remembered for fostering reconciliation, communion, human dignity, and justice in the Central African nation.
“We lost too many warriors in this battle”: Catholic Nun in Lesotho on COVID-19 Effects
A Catholic Nun ministering in Lesotho has, in a report, recounted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of God in the Southern African kingdom noting that her community “lost too many warriors in this battle.”
