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Cleric in Zambia Urges Standing Together, “unity of purpose” in Fight against COVID-19
A Cleric ministering in Zambia has, during an ecumenical prayer service against COVID-19, called on the people of God in the Southern African nation to “stand together” in the fight against the pandemic.
Catholic Doctors in South Sudan Target Goitre Patients in New Medical Campaign
Catholic Doctors in South Sudan’s Diocese of Wau have launched a campaign at the Comboni hospital to operate goitre patients in ten days.
Why Catholic Dioceses in Africa Struggle to Achieve Transparency in Managing Resources
Catholic Dioceses in Africa are grappling with lack of adequately trained personnel in financial management, expensive auditing processes, as well as a retrogressive culture in Church leadership as they seek to achieve financial transparency and accountability, speakers at a recent webinar session explained.
Marian Statue in Benin, Fulfillment of Slain Salesian Missionary’s Desire: Officials
A statue of Mary Help of Christians, which arrived in Benin at the beginning of this month, is a fulfillment of the desire of Fr. Antonio César Fernandez, a Spanish member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) who was killed in Burkina Faso two years ago, SDB officials have said in a report.
Culture of Contraception Wiping Out Tanzanian Village, Catholic Pro-life Advocate Bemoans
A Catholic pro-life advocate in Tanzania has, in a report, bemoaned the continued and widespread use of artificial contraceptives in a village in the East African nation, a practice that is could see the entire village wiped out.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana “condemn” Homosexuality Proponents, Seek Government’s Stance
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned proponents of homosexuality in the West African nation and urged government authorities "to state unambiguously their position on the matter."
Catholic Clinic in South Sudan Closed Down After All Doctors Test Positive for COVID-19
A Catholic Health Centre of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has temporarily shut down after the three only doctors at the facility tested positive for COVID-19 and have been isolated to monitor their respective health conditions.
Tanzanian Archbishop Urges Factual, Expert COVID-19 Information, Cautions against Fear
The Archbishop of Tanzania's Mbeya Archdiocese is advocating for factual information about COVID-19 in the East African nation.
Bishop in Botswana Recounts Ash Wednesday Experience amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Bishop of Botswana’s Gaborone Diocese has recounted his experience of Ash Wednesday amid COVID-19 restrictions in the Southern African nation where public worship remains suspended.
South African Diocese Launches Initiative to Bring People Back to Church after Lockdown
South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese is planning a five-week program on reflections that are aimed at bringing people back to Church after a protracted COVID-19 lockdown in the country.
Introducing New Bank Notes Points to Corruption, Failing Economy: Bishop in South Sudan
A Catholic Bishop has criticized the South Sudanese government for introducing into circulation a one-thousand-pound banknote intended to clear away large amounts of smaller notes for transaction and to facilitate easier cash use in a soaring inflation.
International Catholic Charity Targets Institutions Dedicated to St. Joseph in Latest Aid
The Catholic charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has announced a number of projects in Catholic Dioceses around the world that have received a boost, including those in Africa, that are under the patronage of St. Joseph.
Parishes of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese with “high” COVID-19 Cases to Close, Bishop Directs
Parishes of Ndola Diocese that record “high” infections of COVID-19 among parishioners “shall close,” the Local Ordinary of the Zambian Diocese has directed.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Appointment of Compatriot to World Trade Organization
Christian leaders in Nigeria have hailed the appointment of their compatriot, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the new Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
We Can’t Afford to Deal with Ebola Again, Cleric in Sierra Leone Says, Expresses Fear
A Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone’s Archdiocese of Freetown who was at the forefront of the fight against Ebola during the world’s worst outbreak of the disease in 2013 says the West African country does not have the capacity to fight the disease, which has already been reported in neighboring Guinea.
Cardinal in South Africa Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Country’s Eshowe Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop of Durban in South Africa, Wilfrid Cardinal Napier, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Eshowe.
Bishops in Ghana Invite Catholics to Reconcile, Promote Justice, Peace During Lent
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in their Pastoral Letter for Lent 2021, invited the people of God in the West African nation to work toward strengthening their relationship with God, humanity and nature.
COVID-19 Isn’t Only Pandemic Assailing Nigeria, Bishop Says on Ash Wednesday
At the beginning of Lent, a Bishop in Nigeria has outlined other “pandemics”, which the West African country has to fight against besides COVID-19.
Jesuits in South Africa Provide Guide for Ash Wednesday Celebration “at home, in family”
Catholics who will not be going to Church for the celebration of Ash Wednesday that marks the beginning of Lent have the option of marking the event at home with their family members using a guide that has been developed by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at the Jesuit Institute South Africa.
Archbishop in Zimbabwe Urges Faithful to Facilitate Equipping Health Workers During Lent
During this year’s Lenten Season, an Archbishop in Zimbabwe is urging the people of God under his pastoral care to reach out to healthcare workers with essential equipment that can aid their efforts to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
