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Discrimination in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution “shocking injustice”: Catholic Charity
On the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day marked March 1, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire, has decried the discrimination of poor countries in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, describing it a “shocking injustice.”
Call for Prayer after Bandits Torch Church, Kill Three in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese
A Priest in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese has asked for prayers after the attack that saw bandits torch a Catholic church, kill three people, and kidnap another three over the weekend.
“Poverty menacingly threatening our rights, values, entire existence”: Nigerian Archbishop
A Nigerian Archbishop has, in a homily, decried the high levels of poverty among the people of God in the West African nation, likening its impact to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jesuits in Africa Join over 100 countries to Petition Waiver of Patent Rights on COVID-19
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar have, through their leadership, joined over 100 countries across the globe to petition the G20 countries to support the waiver of the patent rights on coronavirus vaccines submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) last year.
Need for Consistent Dialogue among African Women Emphasized at Nairobi Conference
The need for consistent dialogue among African women regardless of age, cultural, and religious differences has been emphasized at the third edition of the conference on Religions and Gender held in Kenya.
Caritas Internationalis Wants COVID-19 Vaccine Production in Poor Countries Fostered
As the 46th Regular session of the UN Human Rights Council gets underway, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI) is calling on the international community to promote the local production of COVID-19 vaccine in poor countries, including those in Africa.
Salesian Agency Facilitates Church Construction in Nigeria, Music Production in Zambia
The leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has facilitated the construction of a church in Nigeria and the production of music in Zambia.
Beneficiaries of Catholic Sisters’ Initiative in Education Creating Jobs in Africa
Beneficiaries of African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), an initiative that supports the education of women Religious across Africa, are creating jobs for thousands of people in Africa through various entrepreneurial projects, officials of the Catholic entity have reported.
Catholic Men to Coordinate Year of St. Joseph Initiatives in Cameroon’s Diocese of Kumba
Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in Cameroon’s Diocese of Kumba are expected to coordinate initiatives marking the year of St. Joseph, the Local Ordinary has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Like COVID-19, Devil is “prowling around,” Nigerian Prelate Cautions, Urges Repentance
The devil today is manifested in the greed for material riches and love for power as demonstrated by political, religious and traditional leaders, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said, cautioning Christians against the danger of falling into temptations.
Campaign by Catholic Doctors for Goiter Patients Reveals South Sudan’s High Medical Demand
Catholic doctors in South Sudan’s Diocese of Wau have successfully conducted surgeries on more than 20 goiter patients in the East-Central African country in an initiative that has revealed a huge demand for the treatment in the country.
Catholic Sisters Working to End Child Labor in DR Congo Winners of Global Award
An organization under the auspices of the Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS) who are working to end slavery of women and children in cobalt mining communities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the winner of the Thomson Reuters’ “Stop Slavery Hero Award.”
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Clarify Remarks Condemning Homosexuality amid Controversy
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement, sought to clarify their remarks condemning the push for homosexuality in the West African country after their recent statement stirred controversy among proponents of homosexuality.
Congolese Bishop Condemns Greed for Land, Natural Resources after Diplomat’s Murder
A Catholic Bishop in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has blamed the increased attacks in the country on the greed for natural resources and land, especially by “foreign groups” in the country who, he says, are trying to push indigenous people out of their homes.
Nigerian Bishop Decries Government's Misplaced Priorities amid COVID-19 Challenges
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese has faulted the government for what seems to be a back-and-forth engagement with bandits in the West African country at a time that other countries are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man Dies on His Knees in Front of Altar in Mexico City Church
A church in Mexico City was the scene on Sunday of the death of Juan, a man in his sixties who got down on his knees to pray at the entrance of the church, made his way up the main aisle still on his knees, passed out, and died within minutes in front of the altar.
“Africa will always be a part of me,” Transferred Archbishop-elect Says
Archbishop-elect Luiz Fernando Lisboa who was recently transferred from Mozambique’s Diocese of Pemba to the Diocese of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim in Brazil has, in an interview, said he had always wanted to serve in Africa, which is now part of him.
Parish Priest Confirms Theft of Tabernacle, Blessed Sacrament from Church in Zambia
The Parish Priest of St. John the Evangelist Kamfinsa, Kitwe of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, confirmed the theft of the tabernacle and the Blessed Sacrament at the Parish church.
Amid Crises, Nigeria “on brink of looming collapse”, Bishops Caution, Urge Urgent Action
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have, in a collective statement earlier this week, highlighted multiple crises that are bedeviling the West African nation and called for urgent action lest the country collapses.
Amid Insecurity in Burkina Faso, Christians “live their faith, whatever the cost”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop serving in Burkina Faso has, in an interview, acknowledged the faith, the “perseverance and resilience” of the people of God in the West African nation amid threats of insecurity arising from the Sahel crisis.
