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Ghana’s Catholic Gender Specialists Urge Strengthening Response to Gender-Based Violence
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women marked Wednesday, November 25, two Catholic gender experts in Ghana are calling on the government to work toward strengthening the response to gender-based violence (GBV).
Bishops Appointed for South Africa’s Rustenburg and Witbank Dioceses
The Holy Father has, on Wednesday, November 25, announced the appointment of two Bishops for South Africa’s Dioceses of Rustenburg and Witbank, the latter being a Papal transfer.
Pioneer Religious Congregation in Ghana Launches Country’s First Deaf Apostolate
The leadership of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Ghana, the pioneer Catholic Religious Order in the West African nation, has launched the first Deaf apostolate in the country.
World’s Oldest Bishop Dies in Spain at Age 104
Bishop Damián Iguacén Borau died Tuesday at his residence in Huesca in northeastern Spain. He was 104 years old.
Southern Africa Bishops Plan Solidarity Visit to Mozambique's Pemba Diocese amid Crisis
Members of the three-nation conference in Southern Africa have planned to reach out to the Bishop of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese in a solidarity visit amid insurgency in Cabo Delgado Province.
Appeal for Prayers “for quick, safe release of Fr. Dajo Matthew, kidnapped” November 22
Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese “for the quick and safe release of Rev. Fr. Dajo Matthew” who was kidnapped during the night of Sunday, November 22.
Ireland-based Catholic Charity Highlights Plight of Sexual Violence Victims in DR Congo
Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to be marked Wednesday, November 25, the leadership of Trocaire, the overseas development agency of Ireland’s Catholic Bishops, has highlighted the plight of victims of sexual-based violence (SBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where such atrocities are “all too common.”
“War is anti-life, it kills, maims, destroys”: Eritrea’s Bishops over Violence in Ethiopia
Catholic Bishops in Eritrea have expressed sadness over the ongoing civil conflict in Ethiopia highlighting the negative effects of war, including loss of lives, displacements, destructions, among others.
Archbishop in Uganda Decries Political Unrest, Calls for Restraint, Peace
The Archbishop of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has decried the political unrest in the East African nation, calling for restraint and the cultivation of “a peaceful relationship with God our creator.”
Benedict XVI’s Former 'Vatileaks' Butler Paolo Gabriele Dies at age 54
The papal butler who was pardoned by Benedict XVI for his role in the “Vatileaks” affair has died at the age of 54.
Catholic Climate Movement to Address Possible Displacement by Uganda-Tanzania Oil Pipeline
Members of the Clergy in Uganda ministering under the umbrella of the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) have begun a campaign to sensitize communities about the dangers of climate destruction.
Talk to Protesters “as a father, as a shepherd”: Bishop to Nigeria’s Government Leaders
A Bishop in Nigeria has expressed his reservations about the way the country’s leadership treated those who part in the during the demonstrations against police brutality.
Zambia’s Reputation as Peaceful Nation “now hangs in the balance”: Jesuit Scholars Decry
The leadership of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is expressing concerns about the reputation of the institute’s host country.
Catholic Peace Organization in Nigeria Appeals for Security Boost amid Increased Attacks
The international community looking to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorist attacks can help by boosting the country’s security forces, the leadership of a religious conflict resolution organization working in the West African country has said.
Ahead of Advent Season, Bishops in Zimbabwe Call for Reconciliation, Unity
As Catholics across the world prepare to usher in the Season of Advent on Sunday, November 29, Bishops in Zimbabwe have, in their collective message about the period that leads up to Christmas and a hopeful anticipation of the second coming of Jesus Christ, called reconciliation and unity in the Southern African nation.
After Zambia is Denied Appeal for Suspending Debt Repayment, Jesuits Encourage Debt Relief
After Zambia’s external creditors denied the government’s appeal for the suspension of the re-payments of the Eurobonds for six months, the leadership of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has encouraged the push for debt relief.
Cleric Calls for Protection of Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
A Rome-based Eritrean Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe is calling for the protection of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
“Do not be deceived by ethnic, religious jingoists,” Nigerian Prelate Cautions Youths
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the youth under his pastoral care against giving room to antagonism on the basis of ethnicity and religion, including utterances that can foster divisions.
Catholic Bishops in Sudan Planning to Revive Caritas after Nine-Year Dormancy
Catholic Bishops in Sudan have embarked on plans to revive their development and humanitarian arm, Caritas Sudan, which has been dormant for the last nine years.
Ethics Postgraduate Program at Catholic Institute in Kenya to Nurture Leaders of Integrity
A new Masters of Arts (MA) in Ethics and Organizational Leadership program to be offered at a Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning jointly owned by 22 Religious Orders aims at nurturing leaders of integrity, officials of the Nairobi-based institution have told ACI Africa.
