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After Days in Hospital, Zambian Bishop Succumbs to COVID-19-related Complications
Bishop Moses Hamungole of Zambia’s Monze Diocese who has been battling COVID-19-related complications has passed on.
Insecurity in CAR Bars Three Bishops from Accessing Bangui for Plenary Meeting
The rising insecurity in the Central African Republic (CAR) has prevented three Bishops from their colleagues for the first annual Plenary Assembly taking place in the country’s capital, Bangui, a source in the country has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe Struggling amid COVID-19 Infections in Workers
Only seven nurses have been left to cover shifts at St Albert’s Mission hospital in Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Chinhoyi after their 26 colleagues tested positive for COVID-19.
Church in Sudan Declares 52-Week Prayer Initiative after Centenary of Missionary Service
Church leaders in Sudan have declared 2021 a year of prayer and thanksgiving after concluding celebrations to mark 100 years since Christian Missionaries first came to the Nuba Mountains in the North-eastern African countries.
Cameroon’s Cardinal Recounts Ordeal in the Hands of his Abductors in New Book
Cameroon’s Cardinal who was freed after a night with his abductors last November has narrated his ordeal in a new book, Christian Cardinal Tumi’s memoir published under the title, “My Night in Captivity.”
Episcopal Commission, UK-based Catholic Agency Appeal for Peaceful Elections in Uganda
The leadership of the Uganda National Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CJPC) and the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) are appealing for peace in Uganda ahead of general elections slated for Thursday, January 14.
Left Unchecked, Abductions “to give Nigeria a bad name, scare away visitors”: Archbishop
Continued abductions in Nigeria will give the country “a bad name” internationally, an Archbishop in the West African nation said over the weekend.
Consultations Towards Mauritius’ Recovery “dearest wish” of Country’s Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has, in an interview with a local daily, identified consultations among various stakeholders on how to help the Indian Ocean nation recover as his New Year “dearest wish”.
South Africa's Cardinal Seeking Spiritual Solidarity with Archbishop in ICU for COVID-19
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Wilfrid Cardinal Napier, is appealing for spiritual solidarity with Archbishop Abel Gabuza who is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with the second strain of COVID-19.
Cameroonians Encouraged to Emulate St. Joseph’s Discerning Silence amid Protracted Crisis
A Catholic Bishop in Cameroon has called on the people of God in the Central African nation to embrace fraternity and prayerful silence in the example of St. Joseph as they continue to experience violence that dates back to 2016.
South Sudan’s Wau Diocese Launches Funds Drive Toward Ordination of New Bishop
In order to carry out a successful installation of the new Bishop for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese, a donation exercise has been initiated, spearheaded by a fundraising committee, an official has told ACI Africa over the weekend.
Sierra Leone’s New Church Building a Response to Growing Number of Parishioners: Salesians
A new church under construction at the Parish dedicated to St. Augustine in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese is a response to the growing number of parishioners, the leadership of the Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has said.
Bishop in Swaziland Suspends Public Liturgies amid Upsurge in COVID-19 Reported Cases
The Bishop of Manzini, the lone Catholic Diocese in Swaziland has resuspended the celebration of public Liturgies in line with the government’s ban on all forms of gatherings following an increase in reported cases of COVID-19.
Bishops in Malawi, Zambia Concerned About COVID-19 Upsurge, Call for Vigilance
Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nations of Malawi and Zambia have, in separate statements, expressed concerns about the upsurge in the reported COVID-19 cases in their respective countries.
Franciscan Friars Return to Site of Christ's Baptism after 50 Years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able to offer Mass on their property at the site of Christ’s baptism, located in the West Bank.
The Year 2020 “must teach us of the need to change,” South African Archbishop Reflects
A South African Archbishop has, in a reflection, termed the year 2020 one with lessons on the need to change, for the better, how we relate with God, with others, and with oneself amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Embrace Humanity Even in War, Archbishop Appeals to Warring Forces in Cameroon
Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese has called upon warring forces in the Central African country to be more humane towards each other even as they seek a lasting solution to the country’s protracted Anglophone crisis.
Jesuit Entity, UNHCR Partner to Support Refugee Children Living with Disabilities in Chad
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in reaching out to refugee children living with disabilities in Chad.
Inside Tanzania’s Growing Vocations to the Priesthood
The Number of young men choosing Priesthood in Tanzania is reportedly on the rise, Church leaders in the East African countries have observed while opening a Seminary that will be a home to hundreds of seminarians drawn from across the country.
Despite Boko Haram Insurgency, Christian Faith on the Rise in Nigeria: Catholic Bishop
Increased Boko Haram attacks meted against Christians in Nigeria are not undermining the practice of Christian faith in the West African country, a Catholic Bishop in one of the worst hit regions of the country has said.
