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Church in Eastern Africa Remembers Late Tanzania’s President for Faith, Servant Leadership
The Church in Eastern Africa is eulogizing the late President John Pombe Magufuli whose death was announced Wednesday, March 17, as a man of strong faith in God who manifested servant leadership, dedicating his presidency to the service of Tanzanians.
Our “Josephs” Not Playing Their Roles, South Africa’s Cardinal on Solemnity of St. Joseph
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese has said that the abuse in society can partly be blamed on men he refers to as the “modern Josephs” who, he further says, are not playing the role for which they were created.
Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Boma Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Abbé Ngidi Major Seminary for Philosophy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mons. José-Claude Mbimbi Mbamba, as the Bishop of the country’s Boma Diocese.
Salesians Facilitating Scholarships, Clean Water Access for Students in Cameroon, Malawi
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are facilitating education scholarships and clean water access to needy students in Cameroon and Malawi.
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy, Safe Release of Nigerian Catholic Priest Kidnapped March 15
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Warri Diocese for the safe and “speedy release” of the member of the Clergy who was abducted Monday, March 15.
Southern African Bishops Create Humanitarian Desk in Mozambique to Address Growing Crisis
In an attempt to describe the humanitarian crisis in Mozambique, Johan Viljoen who works with the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) recalls a particular heart wrenching image that summed up the Darfur hunger crisis.
Heroic Virtues of Italian Nuns Who Died Caring for Ebola Patients in DR Congo Recognized
Pope Francis has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of three additional Italian Catholic Nuns who succumbed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1995.
Catholic Nuns in South Sudan Providing Skills-training in IDP Rehabilitation Programs
In an effort to provide Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with opportunities and skills that are efficient, adequate and acceptable for socioeconomic environment, Catholic Nuns in South Sudan are providing rehabilitation and community reintegration programs for those living in camps in the country.
German Catholic Archbishop Offers to Resign from Office after Abuse Report Findings
A German archbishop has announced that he is offering his resignation to Pope Francis and requesting “immediate release” from all duties.
Tanzanian Government Announces Death of President after Weeks of Unexplained Absence
Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli whose absence from the public eye had raised questions and speculations is dead, the government announced Wednesday, March 17.
Kenya’s Catholic Doctors Maintain Stance against COVID Vaccine, Say Mean Well for Africa
Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) have maintained their strong opposition to the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination in the East African nation, saying their caution against the coronavirus vaccine means well for the people in the country and in other African countries seeking to administer the vaccine.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Holy See’s Clarification on Same-Sex Unions
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Nigeria have hailed Holy See’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) for clarifying that the Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, terming the move “godly and timely.”
Increased Minors’ Beheadings in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Raises Fear of Childhood Trauma
Children as young as 11 years old are being murdered in Mozambique’s embattled Province of Cabo Delgado, an international charity organization that deals with minors has said, expressing fear that the ongoing tragedy will leave a permanent mark on the children in the country.
Ecumenical Service in Ghana to Seek God’s Intervention against Homosexual Tendencies
Christian leaders in the West African nation of Ghana have organized an ecumenical prayer service on Sunday, March 21 aimed at seeking God's intervention against homosexual tendencies, an official involved in organizing the event has told ACI Africa.
“Endangering lives by gathering not an act of worship”: Religious Leaders in Mauritius
In the wake of a surge in reported cases of COVID-19 in Mauritius, religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation have underscored the need to adhere to government guidelines prohibiting gatherings.
Bishops in Africa Express Solidarity with Equatorial Guinea Following Recent Tragic Blasts
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have expressed solidarity with the people of God in Equatorial Guinea following the March 7 series of blasts that resulted in the loss of at least 107 human lives and more than 600 injured people in the country’s Diocese of Bata.
Salesians to Equip Kenyan Teachers with Skills for Future in Pioneer Training Program
There is a need to prepare learners for the rapidly changing learning space, the leadership of the Kenya-based Don Bosco Youth Educational Services (DBYES) has said while launching an initiative aimed to retrain teachers in the East African country.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Sue Government over Law Seeking to Control Churches
Christian leaders in Nigeria have sued the government over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.
“Number of displaced still increasing every day”: Salesians in Ethiopia amid Tigray Crisis
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Ethiopia have, in a report, highlighted the situation in the Northernmost region of the country, Tigray, where, they say, the number of displaced people is rising daily amid continued fighting.
Leadership of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Issues Guidelines for Year of St. Joseph
The leadership of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has issued pastoral orientations to guide the people of God in the Episcopal See in marking the Year dedicated to St. Joseph.
