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Cleric in Mozambique Concerned about Whereabouts of Parishioners after Palma Attack
Families that escaped last month’s terrorist attack on Northern Mozambique’s town of Palma in the Catholic Diocese of Pemba are in confusion, unsure of the whereabouts of their loved ones and whether or not those who are missing survived the attack.
Flash Floods Threatening Apostolate of Salesians at World’s Largest Refugee Camp in Kenya
Flash floods in the region of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar are threatening the apostolate of members of the Religious Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering at the world’s largest refugee camp, Kakuma, an official has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Alleged Ritual Killing of Ghanaian School Boy “national security threat”: Catholic Bishops
The alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kasoa town within the Archdiocese of Cape Coast presents a threat to the national security of Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Renewed Violence, Killings in Eastern DR Congo Cause for Concern: Catholic Bishops
Renewed violence in the Eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that have resulted in the killing of civilians is a cause of concern, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said and appealed for an end to the bloodshed.
Christian Youth Leaders in Nigeria against Amnesty, Rehabilitation of Bandits, Insurgents
Christian youth leaders in Nigeria have expressed their opposition to recommendations a section of Nigerian leaders have made to the Federal government to pardon and reintegrate “bandits and Boko Haram insurgents” who have been terrorizing the people of God in the West African nation.
Seminary Formators in Cameroon Undergoing Training to Weed Out “unsuitable candidates”
Priests in charge of formation in various Seminaries of Cameroon’s Douala Ecclesiastical Province are undergoing training to boost their skills in forming future Priests in the country.
“Be grateful to Church for formative experience”: Nigerian Bishop to Former Seminarians
At the maiden reunion of former seminarians of Nigeria’s Diocese of Nsukka, the Local Ordinary, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, called on the ex-seminarians to be thankful “for the formative experience” they had while in the Seminary.
Catholic Entities in Africa Participate in Vatican’s Launch of Debt Cancellation Campaign
Catholic Church entities in Africa earlier this week joined the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the COVID-19 Commission in the launching of the debt cancellation campaign for countries in Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops in Eastern Africa Write to Condole with Ugandans, South Sudanese, Tanzanians
The leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences for Africa and Madagascar (AMECEA) has, in separate statements, condoled with the people of God in Uganda, South Sudan and Tanzania following the death of Catholic Prelates in their respective countries.
Let Africa “sing” her Success Stories, Burkinabé Cleric on Challenges Facing Continent
The biggest challenge in Africa is the inability to bring out successes on the continent and the bright future that awaits various African countries in the coming years, a Rome-based Catholic Priest, a native of Burkina Faso, has told ACI Africa in an interview.
South Sudanese Government Urged to Revive Health Facility in Memory of Celebrated Cleric
South Sudan’s Presidential Envoy and the country’s former minister of Foreign Affairs have urged the Ministry of Higher Education to revive the construction project of a hospital in memory of Fr. John Tae Seok Lee.
Cardinal Nichols Leads Catholic Community in Mourning Death of Prince Philip at age 99
Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.
Catholic Foundation Awarding Scholarships to Medical Students in South Sudan Universities
The Catholic Foundation in memory of Fr. John Tae Seok Lee has, through the support of the Charity Foundation for African Catholic Mission, awarded scholarships to medical students studying in the South Sudanese public universities.
Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator for Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Uganda’s Kasana-Luweero Diocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Kampala, which fell vacant following the death of Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga on April 3.
Pope Francis Calls for Global COVID-19 Recovery Plan in Message to World Bank and IMF
Pope Francis appealed for a global coronavirus recovery plan in a message to participants in the spring meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Pope Francis Recalls Nights Spent in Eucharistic Adoration in his Youth
In a letter to a Spanish weekly, Pope Francis recalled “with emotion” his time spent in adoration at the Basilica of the Blessed Sacrament in Buenos Aires.
African Journalists Urged to Participate in Rome-Based Contest for Best Storytellers
Rome-based Harambee Africa International (HAI) has launched its ninth International Prize dubbed “Communicating Africa”, with a specific call on storytellers on the African continent to come forward to tell their own stories in the global contest.
Late Tanzanian Bishop Eulogized as Progressive Leader, Champion of Collaboration
The leadership and people of God in Tanzania are paying glowing tribute to late Bishop Alfred Leonhard Maluma, the country’s President describing him as a progressive Church leader who championed collaboration.
Cameroonians Pay Glowing Tribute to Late Cardinal, To Be Laid to Rest in 12 Days
Members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and Laity in Cameroon including government officials have continued to pay glowing tribute to Christian Cardinal Tumi who died April 3 at the age of 90.
Cardinal Turkson Marks World Health Day with Call to Rethink Healthcare
Cardinal Peter Turkson called for a rethink of healthcare to include a “holistic vision of care” in his message for this year’s World Health Day.
