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Kenyan Catholic Diocese Launches Model “Church Forest” to Encourage Tree Planting
Bishop Wilybard Lagho’s passion for environmental conservation dates back to his childhood many years before he became a Priest and ascended to the helm of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Malindi where his passion continues to blossom.
Nigeria’s Anti-Religious Discrimination Bill Targeting Christian Entities: Church Leaders
Church leaders in Nigeria have opposed a Bill before the National Assembly that, in a bid to prohibit religious discrimination, the religious leaders say, seems to target “Christian institutions” in the West African nation.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Warn of Threat of Islamism Targeting Victims of Violence
Victims of rebel militias in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are being forced to convert to Islam, Catholic Bishops in the country have said, warning of a threat of Islamism in the Central African nation.
Clergy in Ivory Coast Eulogizes Muslim Leader as Interreligious Dialogue “ardent artisan”
Following the death of the President of the Higher Council of Imams, Mosques and Islamic Affairs (COSIM) in Ivory Coast, members of the Clergy in the West African country have expressed their condolences to the Muslim community, describing the late religious leader as an “ardent artisan” interreligious dialogues, particularly between Muslims and Christians.
"The Church is a great school of prayer": Pope Francis at General Audience
Pope Francis said Wednesday that an essential task of the Church today is to teach people how to pray.
As Tanzanian Bishop is Laid to Rest, Cleric Highlights Legacy Defining His Episcopate
As the late Bishop Alfred Leonhard Maluma of Tanzania’s Njombe Diocese was laid to rest, Tuesday, April 13, a Cleric who ministered closely with him has, in an interview, highlighted the legacy of the Tanzanian Prelate whose episcopate spanned close to two decades.
Late South Sudanese Archbishop Eulogized as Good Listener, “uncommon hero of holiness”
The late Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro who died April 5 at the age of 80 has, during his Funeral Mass, been eulogized as a good listener, truthful, generous, and an “uncommon hero of holiness,” among other qualities.
Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator for Tanzania’s Njombe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Tanzania’s Mbinga Diocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Njombe which fell vacant following the passing on of Bishop Alfred Leonhard Malume on April 6.
Divine Mercy Celebration Invitation to be Channels of God’s Forgiveness: Nigerian Bishop
Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated in the Catholic Church on the second Sunday of Easter is an invitation for Christians to be channels of God’s unending mercy and forgiveness, a Nigerian Bishop has said.
Pope Francis Hails St. Teresa of Ávila As Exemplar of Courage and Spiritual Motherhood
Pope Francis has hailed St. Teresa of Ávila as exemplar of courage and spiritual motherhood in a letter marking fifty years since the 16th century Spanish mystic was declared the first female Doctor of the Church.
Agencies Need to Empower Former Displaced Persons for Self-reliance: Nigerian Bishop
There is a need for agencies, be they government or humanitarian, to empower former Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), according them opportunities for self-reliance, a Nigerian Bishop has emphasized.
Kenya’s Intention to Close Refugee Camps “unfortunate, regrettable”: Catholic Bishops
The intention of Kenya’s government to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in the country’s Northern region is “unfortunate” and “regrettable,” Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
Abducted Nigerian Catholic Priest Freed After Weekend Ordeal “in stable condition”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been abducted Saturday, April 10 has been freed and is “in stable condition,” the leadership of his Religious Order has confirmed.
Religious, Political Leaders Hail Archbishop Who Mobilized South Sudan’s Bishops for Peace
Religious and political leaders in South Sudan have paid glowing tribute to the emeritus Archbishop of Juba Archdiocese, describing him as a great man who mobilized his brother Bishops in the country to work towards peace.
Missionaries in Algeria Develop Tool to Address Increased Suicide Among Young People
Augustinian Missionaries ministering in Algeria are running psychological and social programs in centers across the vast Northern African country to address the rising cases of depression and suicide among young people in the country.
Vatican Summit on 'theology of the priesthood' to Look at Questions Raised in Recent Synod
Cardinal Marc Ouellet announced Monday that the Vatican will host a theological symposium on the priesthood that will touch on questions raised in recent synods, including priestly celibacy, dwindling vocations, and the role of women in the Church.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Allege Islamization Attempt after Recent Judicial Appointments
Christian leaders in Nigeria have, in a statement, claimed that the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is keen on Islamizing the West African nation following the recent appointments of Court of Appeal judges.
Leadership Failure in Africa Key Highlight at Ethics Postgraduate Program Launch in Kenya
The failure of those entrusted with leadership in various countries of Africa to live up to their mandate was a key highlight during the launch of a new ethics postgraduate program to be offered at a Kenya-based Catholic institution.
Planned Seminar by Jesuits in Africa, Response to Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on Abuse
An upcoming international colloquium organized by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar (JCAM), is a response to Pope Francis’ 2019 Apostolic Letter “Vos estis lux mundi” that establishes procedural norms on dealing with sexual abuse in the Church, officials have said.
Beneficiaries of Catholic Sisters’ Education Initiative Help Vulnerable Children in Africa
Beneficiaries of African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), an initiative that supports the education of women Religious across Africa, are running programs to protect and safeguard vulnerable children on the continent, officials of the Catholic entity explain in a reported.
