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Where is Pope Francis Going in Iraq and why? Catholic News Agency Explainer
In a week’s time Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq. Here is where he will be going -- and why.
Unite, Act to Free Leah Sharibu: Nigerian Christian Leader to International Community
On the third anniversary of the abduction of the Nigerian Christian schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, a Christian leader in the West African nation has appealed for “intentional concerted efforts” across borders to demand for her release.
Slain Italian Ambassador Remembered for Supporting Missionaries, Volunteers in DR Congo
The death of Luca Attanasio, the Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who was killed in an ambush on a United Nations convoy in the Eastern part of the country has left missionaries who knew him with memories of a diplomat who worked tirelessly to support their apostolate.
Kenyan Diocese Seeking Intercession of St. Joseph to Tame Rampant Gender-Based Violence
The Catholic Diocese of Malindi in Kenya has embarked on a year-long celebration of St. Joseph with a special focus on seeking the intercession of the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary in addressing gender-based violence, which has been on the rise in various parts of the Diocese.
To Resolve Anglophone Crisis, “stand by truth, embrace dialogue”: Cameroonian Bishop
The warring parties involved in the protracted crisis in the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon need to stand by the truth and give dialogue a chance for a lasting solution to the conflict, a Bishop serving in the region has told ACI Africa.
Reports of Arson Attack on Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese Church “not true at all”: Cleric
Reports that the Holy Family Catholic Church in Kikwari village of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Kaduna has been torched are false, the Priest in-charge has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Catholic Agencies in Europe, North America Call for Debt Cancellation, Financial Support
Ahead of the planned meeting of the Group of twenty (G20) Finance Ministers later this week, the leadership of an international alliance of Catholics development agencies in Europe and North America is calling “for debt cancellation and financial support to poorest countries” that have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Laity Council in DR Congo Recognizes Cardinal with “Bakanja-Kimbangu Grand Citizen Award”
The Laity Coordination Committee (CLC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recognized Laurent Cardinal Monsengwo Pasinya for his “concrete and exceptional acts,” giving him the Bakanja-Kimbangu Grand Citizen Merit Award.
Ghanaian Bishop Calls for Professional Support, Stakeholder Engagement in COVID-19 Fight
As the cases of COVID-19 hike in Ghana, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country says for the country to make progress in the fight against the pandemic, it is necessary that authorities seek professional advice and stakeholder engagement in making key decisions.
Zimbabwean Cleric Cautions Politicians against Manipulation, Urges Inclusive Leadership
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Bulawayo has called upon politicians to desist from manipulating the masses for their own selfish gains and encouraged inclusivity in politics in order to realize development in various African countries.
How Tears of Refugees Moved Missionary Cleric to Initiate Project for Vulnerable in Uganda
Fr. Lazar Arasu remembers one Sunday in June 2017 when a group of refugees in Uganda’s Gulu Archdiocese surrounded him, weeping and begging him not to abandon them.
Do All in Your Power to Secure Release of Leah Sharibu: Nigerian Archbishop to President
Three years after Leah Sharibu was abducted from her school in Dapchi in Yobe State within Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, the Archbishop of Lagos has called on the country’s Head of State to “do all in his power … to secure her release.”
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 Italian Catholic Nuns who succumbed to Ebola, which they contracted when caring for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1995.
Synod of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese Invitation to “reflect, discern”: Archbishop
The ongoing second Synod of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese is an invitation for the members of the local church to “reflect and discern together” God’s will as well as to renew their mission, the Local Ordinary, Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako has said.
Pope’s Document Inspires “week of human fraternity” at Kenya-based Catholic Institution
The 2019 Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, has inspired a five-day event to be held at the jointly-owned Catholic University College in Kenya.
Ahead of AU/EU Summit, Faith Leaders in Africa Decry Failed Promises, Specify Gaps
Ahead of the planned Summit of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) leaders, representatives of various Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in Africa have, in a joint statement, decried the loss of touch with the agenda made during previous meetings.
Book in Memory of Slain Salesian Missionary Tribute to Fraternity of Tunisians: Officials
A book in memory of Fr. Marek Rybinski, a Polish member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) who was murdered in Tunisia ten years ago is a tribute to not only his work but also to the Tunisians for their fraternity to the missionaries, SDB leadership has said.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Want Peace Restored Ahead of Unity Government Anniversary
Church leaders and representatives of various civil groups in South Sudan are appealing to the government to restore peace, security and stability in the East-Central African country ahead of the first anniversary of the formation of the transitional government of national unity aimed at bringing peace.
Lenten Season an Invitation Not to Give Up amid Adversity, Nigerian Archbishop
The Lenten Season, which starts with Ash Wednesday, is an invitation to draw closer to righteousness and to find comfort in God in the face of adversity, a Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has said.
“Gabon needs Lenten prayers to overcome all trials”: Bishop in Message for Lent
A Bishop in Gabon has, in his message for Lent 2021, urged the people of God in the Central African nation to turn to God in prayer for the “eradication” of COVID-19 during the Lenten Season.
