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U.S.-Based Cleric, Nun Say Militants Getting Help to Attack Christians in Nigeria
A Nigerian-born Catholic Cleric and Sister ministering in the Diocese of Brooklyn within the Archdiocese of New York in the United States have blamed the ongoing attacks meted against Christians in Nigeria on the laxity of the government to act, saying that attackers are getting help to carry out the atrocities.
Do “not just call for peace, back such calls with actions,” Cleric in Ghana to Politicians
A Catholic Priest serving in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga is challenging politicians in the west African country to walk the talk, matching their talk about peace with their behavior.
Caritas Internationalis Officials Highlight Five Lines of Action to Address Sahel Crisis
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has outlined five lines of action that could help address the crisis in the Central Sahel region, which comprises the West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Bishops in Kenya Urge Government to Support UN Treaty on Transnational Corporations
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have called on the government to support the second revised draft of the UN Treaty on Transnational Corporations (TNCs) and Human Rights, which seeks to prevent the occurrence of human rights abuses in the context of business activities.
Over 200 School Candidates in South Sudan Benefit from Catholic COVID-19 Aid
The leadership of a Catholic Diocesan Radio in South Sudan has facilitated the distribution of protective equipment to over 200 high school students of Bishop Abangite College of Science and Technology in the Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in a COVID-19 aid aimed at ensuring that school going students remain safe during the pandemic.
Sisters in Zambia Waiting for Justice After Nun Succumbs to Injuries from August Attack
Sisters of the Little Servants of Mary Immaculate (LSMI) in Zambia are still waiting for answers from authorities concerning the August attack that left two members of their Religious Order seriously injured.
Resolve “differences amicably, in spirit of respect, trust”: Bishops in Ethiopia
Following tensions between Ethiopia’s Federal government and the leadership of Tigray Regional State, Catholic Bishops in the Horn of Africa nation have appealed to both parties to resolve their differences amicably, in a spirit of mutual “respect and trust.”
Nigeria’s Muslim Leaders Petition Security to Interrogate Catholic Bishop over Sermon
Muslim leaders in Nigeria have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other security heads in country to interrogate the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese over alleged “hateful sermon” that they say led to attacks on Muslims in some parts of the West African nation.
International Catholic Charity Boosts Training of Seminarians at Vibrant Diocese in Kenya
Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese has been selected for funding by the Pontifical Charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in a project that will see some 81 Seminarians get financial support to go through their formation to the Priesthood.
Appointment of First Cardinal in Rwanda “great value for all, honor to Church”: President
A week after Pope Francis named Archbishop Antoine Kambanda of Rwanda’s Kigali Archdiocese among 13 new Cardinals who are expected to be elevated to the rank on November 28, the President of the African nation in the Great Rift Valley, Paul Kagame has lauded the appointment saying it is “of great value for all Rwandans.”
Ghana’s President Promises to Grant Charter to Catholic University College
A year after members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) petitioned the President to grant the Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) a charter, the President has given a hint of granting the Catholic institution of higher learning autonomy.
Resettling Boy Child from Children’s Home in Uganda Challenging, Catholic Nun Recounts
The process of transitioning the boy child from children’s home to family life in the East African nation of Uganda is still a big challenge, a Catholic Sister has said.
Why Catholics at a Kenyan Parish Avoided Holy Communion for Five Years
It took Fr. James Kinoti five years to get the first Catholics at St. Catherine of Alexandria Tarasaa Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Malindi to partake of Holy Communion during Eucharistic celebrations at a particular outstation where the faithful had avoided the Sacrament for years.
"An extraordinary legacy of service": Friends Remember EWTN News President
Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who died Nov. 1, was remembered as a communications strategist, an advocate for persecuted Christians, a faithful Catholic, and a husband and father.
Youth in South Sudan Commence Training “to respond to social issues” Affecting Communities
Over sixty youth in South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura-Yambio have embarked on a five-day training that will see them get equipped with skills to solve social problems affecting young people in the East-Central African country.
"Protest, talk, shout, use media, do so positively but don’t destroy": Nigerian Prelate
An Archbishop in Nigeria has emphasized the need for peaceful protests amid reports of looting and destruction of property in the nationwide youth-led demonstrations.
Prelate Lauds “atmosphere of peace, tranquility” in Cameroon after “secret” Gov’t Talks
An Archbishop in Cameroon has lauded what he has described as “an atmosphere of greater peace and tranquility” in in the Central African country following recent talks between the government and rebel groups in a meeting whose details he said remain scanty.
Salesians to Establish Vocational Centre for People with Disabilities in Burundi
Plans are underway to establish a vocational center to aid in the social integration of people living with disabilities in the East-Central African nation of Burundi.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Appeal for Humanitarian Assistance in Flood-affected Areas
Officials of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) are, on behalf of Church leaders in the East-Central African nation, appealing for support to rescue the people affected by floods that continue to wreak havoc in the five states of the country.
EWTN News President Eulogized as “a man of deep faith,” Devoted to the Church
Andrew Thomas Walther, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, died Sunday evening in New Haven, Connecticut. Remembered first as a loving husband and father, in his life’s work he was dedicated to serving the Catholic Church and defending persecuted religious minorities throughout the world. Walther was 45 years old.
