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Nigerian Archbishop Condemns Social Discrimination, Says Poverty Has Become a “disease”
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called for the bridging of social gaps in the West African country that he says has been riddled with discrimination, with poverty being labelled a “social disease.”
Catholic Health Workers in Zimbabwe Concerned about Lengthy COVID-19 Processes
The leadership of Catholic-run Muvonde Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe’s Gweru Diocese has expressed concerns over the length of time it takes to obtain COVID-19 results from samples collected from the health facility.
Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Express Concerns Over IDPs, Call for Peaceful Coexistence
Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have, in a collective statement, raised concerns about the increasing number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing insecurity in the West African nation and called for peaceful coexistence between refugees and their host communities.
Salesian Missionaries Reach Out to Hundreds of Refugees Living with Disabilities in Uganda
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have facilitated the provision of food aid and other humanitarian necessities to hundreds of refugees living with disabilities at the Don Bosco Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp within Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu.
Since Murder of Seminarian Michael, “Harvest of death has gotten richer”: Nigerian Prelate
On the first burial anniversary of Seminarian Michael Nnadi, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has regretted the lack of progress in preventing abductions and murders.
To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Individual “to make that choice”: Bishop in South Africa
A Catholic Bishop has asked South Africans to make a personal decision on whether or not they want to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
At Annual Conference, Youth in Africa Urged to Practice Chastity “at individual level”
The need for young people in Africa to practice chastity at “individual level” was emphasized at the annual conference that brought together youth from various African counties to share their respective experiences of living chaste lives amid COVID-19.
Head of Episcopal Commission Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Lisala Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed the Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments of the Bishops’ Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo (CENCO) as the Local Ordinary of the country’s Lisala Diocese.
Peace Remains “topmost priority” in Africa: Church Leaders to New African Union President
The leadership of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has, in a report shared with ACI Africa, welcomed the election of the new President of the African Union (AU) and urged him to prioritize peace by working toward ending violent conflicts on the continent.
Clergy in Zambia’s Ndola Diocese to Use "any decent leaves, branches" for Ash Wednesday
The Bishop of Zambia’s Diocese of Ndola has directed members of the Clergy in his jurisdiction to use any dried plants to prepare the Ashes that will be used at the beginning of Lent, Wednesday, February 17.
Diocese in South Africa to Use Palm Branches “from other years” for Ash Wednesday
The Catholic Diocese of Aliwal in South Africa has a variety of options for this year’s Ash Wednesday, including getting ashes from unused previous years’ palm branches.
Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese to Enhance Men’s Participation in Church During Year of St. Joseph
The leadership of Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese is planning to use the Year of St. Joseph to have the participation of men in church activities improved, the Pastoral Director of the Diocese has told ACI Africa.
How Jesuit-Founded Organization is Responding to Malawi’s COVID-19-related Challenges
The leadership of Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) has, in a report, detailed how the non-governmental organization (NGO) founded by a Jesuit Cleric is responding to COVID-19-related challenges in Malawi.
Caritas DR Congo Seeking Funds to Reach Out to Millions of Deprived Persons
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Congo ASBL is seeking to raise close to two billion US Dollars to reach out to millions of deprived persons in the Central African nation.
Zimbabwean Archbishop Endorses COVID-19 Vaccine, Says “it seems to be working”
The Archbishop of Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese has endorsed the planned coronavirus vaccination program in the Southern African nation amid a surge in reported cases of COVID-19.
Christian Leaders in Zambia to Hold Ecumenical Session “to pray against the Coronavirus”
Christian leaders in Zambia are expected to hold a virtual ecumenical prayer service on Sunday, February 14 aimed at offering prayer “against the Coronavirus.”
On 90th Anniversary of Vatican Radio, Bishops in Africa Hope for Continued Collaboration
As Vatican Radio marks 90 years since its establishment on Friday, February 12, Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in a letter shared with ACI Africa, expressed the hope that there will be continued collaboration with the Rome-based Catholic radio.
Do Not Ignore Malaria, HIV, Noncommunicable Diseases amid COVID, Zambian Bishop Cautions
The Bishop of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has, in an audio message, called on the authorities in the Southern African country not to lose sight of other diseases including malaria, HIV, and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) amid COVID-19 challenges.
Church in Mali Recounts “beautiful” Apostolate of Colombian Nun Abducted Four Years Ago
The Catholic Church is praying for the safe release of a Colombian nun who was abducted by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda four years ago, leaving behind what has been described as a “beautiful, wonderful project” that sought to increase literacy among women in the West African country.
Bishop in South Sudan Calls on Government to Reorganize Soldiers, Weed Out Militants
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio has called on the country’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to reorganize the army forces under a sole command and control in order to achieve lasting peace in the East-Central African nation.
