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Bishops in CAR Appeal for “sincere, fraternal, constructive dialogue” amid Election Crisis
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a message addressed to the people of God in the country, appealed for a “sincere and frank, fraternal and constructive dialogue” in resolving the current crisis following the December 27 general elections.
South Africans Pay Glowing Tribute to Late Archbishop, Say His Death “a tremendous loss”
South Africans have paid glowing tribute to late Archbishop Abel Gabuza who succumbed to COVID-19-related complications Sunday, January 17 aged 65.
Following Murder of Catholic Priest in Nigeria, Christian Leaders Want “this evil to stop”
Following the recent murder of Fr. John Gbakaan, a Catholic Priest of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese, Christian leaders in the West African nation have called on the Federal Government to put a stop to the crimes targeting Clerics.
Bishops in Senegal Concerned about New COVID-19 Variant, Call for Collective Efforts
Catholic Bishops in Senegal have expressed concerns about the new variant of COVID-19 and called for collective efforts to defeat the pandemic that has reportedly infected at least 95.2 million people across the globe.
Kenya's Oldest Missionary Congregation Ministering "where others would not go" Lauded
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, Archbishop Bert van Megen, has lauded members of the Religious Missionary Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) ministering in a remote settlement in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru for their selflessness and for choosing to go and serve the poorest of the poor “where other people would not go.”
Jesuits in Zambia Decry Laxity in Implementing COVID-19 Measures as Reported Cases Rise
The leadership of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has expressed concerns about laxity in the implementation of the COVID-19 measures in the Southern African nation amid an upsurge in reported cases in the country.
International Catholic Charity Supporting Dozens of Seminarians in Chad, DR Congo
The leadership of the Pontifical Charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is supporting the formation of 63 Seminarians in Chad and in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Vulnerable Children in Chad Receive Protection from Jesuit-founded NGO amid Crisis
Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is protecting thousands of children in Chad amid years of violence in the Lake Chad region occasioned by Boko Haram insurgency, the leadership of the entity founded by a Jesuit Cleric has said in a latest report.
Bishops in Southern Africa to Hold Virtual Plenary Assembly amid COVID-19 Surge
Members of the three-nation Conference of Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have decided to have their first Plenary Assembly in 2012 virtually due to the rising reported cases of COVID-19 and related restrictions, the leadership has announced.
Online “Bishop’s Catechesis” in Senegal’s Thiès Diocese Aims to Deepen Faith amid COVID-19
An online catechetical program initiated for the Catholic Diocese of Thiès in Senegal aims at deepening faith amid COVID-19 restrictions, the leadership of the Diocese has said.
Elderly Sisters in Ethiopia Receive Boost from International Charity Organization
A recently established home for elderly members of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady (FMOL) has been equipped with modern facilities for the use by the elderly Sisters of the Religious Order.
“It is a collective responsibility of all South Sudanese to fight famine”: Cleric
A Catholic Cleric has underscored the need for collective efforts and action in addressing famine in South Sudan and proposed farming on a large scale.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Call on President to Protect Catholic Bishop amid Controversy
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on the President to protect Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes.”
“To all those infected by COVID-19, we express our solidarity with you”: Bishops in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in their New Year message, expressed their solidarity with the people of God infected with the COVID-19 and offered their condolences to the bereaved.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Say Process Toward Free Basic Education “irreversible”
Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) have expressed their support for and commitment to seeing the success of the free basic education in the Central African nation.
Church in Ivory Coast to Spearhead “integral human development” Initiatives This Year
The Catholic Church in Ivory Coast has planned to spearhead initiatives that foster integral human development in view of mitigating the effects of COVID-19 among the people of God in the West African nation, the Secretary-General of the Bishops’ conference has said.
Church in Eastern Africa Remembers Late Zambian Bishop for Communication Initiatives
The Church in Eastern Africa is remembering the late Bishop Moses Hamungole who succumbed to COVID-19 complications Wednesday, January 13 for his social communication initiatives in the region.
Ethiopia’s Tigray Region in “dire humanitarian situation”: Bishop in Ethiopia
The people of God in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region are experiencing “a dire humanitarian situation”, a Bishop in the Horn of Africa nation has expressed in a letter availed to ACI Africa.
“I'm ready to apologize if shown where l insulted Islam”: Nigeria Prelate amid Controversy
The Nigerian Bishop whose Christmas message sparked controversies in the West African nation with some quarters accusing him of “very serious crimes” has sought clarifications about his specific faults.
Southern Africa Bishops Concerned about Distressing Situation of Migrants at Border Posts
Two Catholic Bishops in Southern African nations have expressed concerns about the “distressing situation” of migrants trying to cross into South Africa from neighboring countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
