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Bishop in Mozambique Transferred to Brazilian Diocese, Elevated to Archbishop ad Personam
Pope Francis has transferred Bishop Luiz Fernando Lisboa who has been serving as Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese to the Brazilian Diocese of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim.
On International Red Hand Day, Salesians Review Service to Former Child Soldiers
On the occasion of the International day against the Use of Child Soldiers also known as Red Hand Day, marked February 12, Salesian Missions have highlighted various initiatives that support the reintegration of the young fighters.
Jesuit Entity in Malawi Highlights Success Story of Scholarship Program for Refugee Girls
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science marked Thursday, February 11, the leadership of the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Malawi, has highlighted a success story of the scholarship program that supports female refugees in the Southeastern African nation.
Youth to Share Experiences of Living Chaste Lives amid COVID-19 at Conference in Kenya
At the upcoming Youth Chastity Conference in Kenya, young people are expected to share their experiences of living chaste lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the convener of the event has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Missionary Cleric in Madagascar Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese Trains Women on Peace and Reconciliation
South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in collaboration with peace organizations in the country is realizing a training aimed to equip women in the East-Central African country with reconciliation and mediation skills to enable them prevent conflicts and promote peace in their respective communities.
Catholic Teacher in South Sudan Worried Prolonged Lockdown May Lead to Early Marriages
As schools in South Sudan remain closed in adherence to a fresh lockdown in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic teacher in the country’s Yei Diocese is concerned that the situation exposes school going children to various challenges including early pregnancies and marriages.
A Longing Fulfilled for Twin Brothers, Peter and Andrew, Ordained Priests in Uganda
Last weekend’s ordination of new Priests in Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Kasese was special for various reasons.
Church in Swaziland Celebrates Appointment of Native to Vatican-based Committee of Nurses
Catholics in Swaziland are celebrating the appointment of a compatriot as President of the Vatican-based International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medico-Social Assistants (CICIAMS).
Salesian Missionaries in Nigeria Facilitating Rehabilitation of Street Boys in Lagos
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, is facilitating the rehabilitation of street boys in the West African nation of Nigeria.
Clerics in Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese Directed to “arrange how” to Avail Ashes to Faithful
Members of the Clergy in Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese have been directed to “arrange how” to avail Ash Wednesday ashes to the faithful to bring them to their “respective homes” at the beginning of Lent, February 17.
At Episcopal Ordination, Kenya’s Newest Bishop Recalls Reaction to His Appointment News
The newly ordained Bishop of Kenya's Homabay Diocese has, during his maiden speech, recounted his reaction when the news of his episcopal appointment was broken to him.
Nuns Ministering among Deprived in Malawi Get Boost from International Catholic Charity
For years, Carmelite Sisters in Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Zomba have been working under difficult conditions to bake hosts, which they sell to make a living and to support the deprived in the Malawian Diocese.
South Sudanese Bishop Urges Government “to reverse” Ban on Public Worship
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has appealed to the government to reverse a ban on public worship as the East Central African country battles the second wave of COVID-19, saying that people are already overwhelmed.
Affordability, Safety among Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria: Archbishop
Even as Nigeria readies to receive COVID-19 vaccines this month, a Catholic Archbishop in the country is expressing concerns about their affordability, accessibility, as well as their safety.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to Relocate Boko Haram Victims in Pioneer Housing Project
The leadership of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola is completing the construction of houses meant to accommodate victims of Boko Haram who have been living in camps within the Diocese located in Northeastern part of the West African country for more than five years.
SIGNIS Africa Calls on African Youth to Join International Radio Contest
The leadership of SIGNIS Africa, the continental branch of the global Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS, is encouraging African youth who have a passion in radio and digital communication to join the global network of their fellow radio enthusiasts in the international podcast contest that SIGNIS World Radio has organized.
Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop of Rwanda’s Cyangugu Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Edouard Sinayobye who has been serving as Rector of the preparatory Seminary of Nyumba in Rwanda’s Butare Diocese as the Bishop of Cyangugu Diocese in the country located in the Great Rift Valley.
Bishops in Ireland, European Union Launch Initiative against Sexual Violence in Somalia
Catholic Bishops in Ireland have, in partnership with the leadership of the European Union (EU), launched a campaign against Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in Somalia.
Hospitalized Ghanaian Archbishop with COVID-19 Seeks Prayers for Patients, Health Workers
The Archbishop of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese who has confirmed that he is in hospital with COVID-19-related complications has asked for prayers for patients and health workers fighting the pandemic in the West African nation.
