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Faith Communities to Prioritize “lifting hope of our people”: Religious Leaders in Nigeria
Religious leaders in Nigeria have, at the virtual Faith Leaders’ Dialogue Forum organized by Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) in partnership with Faith for Peace Initiative (FPI), underscored the need for “Faith and Inter-faith communities” to collaborate and give hope to citizens of the West African nation amid COVID-19 challenges.
Government of Kenya Recognizes Catholic Church’s “care, love, support” Through Healthcare
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health has acknowledged with appreciation the “care, love and support offered everyday” by the Catholic Church through healthcare programs in the hundreds of health facilities, which Church leaders have established in the Dioceses across the country.
South Africa’s Catholic Newspaper Closing Up Shop after Nearly 100 Years of Publication
It is indeed a wrap for The Southern Cross, the only Catholic newspaper in South Africa, which has announced its transition to a monthly magazine after nearly 100 years of weekly publication.
Why Upcoming Jesuit Inaugural Talk Series on Peace is Targeting African Youth
The members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar have organized a series of talks, the first of its kind, targeting young people on the continent.
Zimbabwe’s Church Leaders, Politicians Realize Consultative Meeting on Country’s Crises
Church leaders in Zimbabwe realized their inaugural consultative meeting with those at the helm of various political parties in the country, convened to deliberate on challenges bedeviling the Southern African nation from the economic collapse to the political stalemate.
Caritas South Sudan Slices Church Projects to Contribute to COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The leadership of Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference that had previously expressed commitment to contribute to the Vatican COVID-19 Fund has responded by cutting on other Church projects to raise money towards the Fund.
After Congolese Cardinal’s Message Draws Criticism, Clergy Express Solidarity
The Clergy of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement, expressed their solidarity to their Local Ordinary, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo after his message during the country’s Independence Day anniversary drew criticism from a section of religious leaders.
“This elevation is a miracle of God”: Nigerian Professor Appointed to Pontifical Academy
The Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology who was recently appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences by the Holy Father has described the appointment as an “elevation” that “is a miracle of God.”
Salesians in Africa Eyeing E-learning to Fill Youth Skills Gap in Technical Training
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in different countries in Africa joined the rest of the world on Wednesday, July 15 to celebrate the World Youth Skills Day with a major announcement that they were looking to employ e-learning in their technical and vocational colleges around the continent.
EU Legislators Call for Intervention in Jihadist Crisis in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese
Members of the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the European Union (EU), are concerned about the attacks by jihadists in Cabo Delgado Province, a region covered by Mozambique’s Pemba diocese.
Catholic Leaders in Togo Announce Resumption of Public Mass in Select Parishes
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have, in a collective statement, announced the resumption of public worship in select parishes across the country in a bid to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections.
Nigeria’s Challenges “seem to be hydra-headed monsters”: Ibadan Province Bishops
Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have expressed their concerns about the failure to deal with the challenges that have bedeviled their country over years including those related to insecurity, describing the challenges as “hydra-headed monsters, reappearing as often as they seem subdued.”
Religious Leaders in Mali Appeal for Peace, Dialogue amid Protests
Religious leaders in the West African nation of Mali have appealed for calm and peaceful dialogue following days of violent protests and unrest in the country’s capital, Bamako.
Why First Sunday of August is Meant to be Important for the Church in Africa
The first Sunday of next month, August 2, is meant to be important for the people of God in Africa because the Catholic Bishops on the continent are expected to preside over the day of their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
EWTN Keeping Church in South Africa Engaged after Temporary Closure of Catholic Radio
Ardent listeners of Radio Veritas, the only Catholic radio in South Africa, are being treated to hours of Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) content following a temporary interruption of the radio station’s normal programming after its manager tested positive for COVID-19.
Caritas Uganda Reaches Out to Over 1.2 Million People with Humanitarian Support
The development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in Uganda, Caritas Uganda, has reached out to over one million people living within the borders of the East African nation, offering them humanitarian support amid COVID-19 challenges, a report obtained by ACI Africa indicates.
The Resignation of the First Native Bishop in Guinea-Bissau
Bishop José Câmnate na Bissign whose resignation became official on Saturday, July 11 was the first native Bishop in Guinea-Bissau.
New Ebola Outbreak in DRC Prompts Catholic Aid
Caritas Spain has announced that it will donate more than 23,000 euros – about $26,000 – to Caritas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to fight a new outbreak of Ebola in the country.
Vatican Radio’s Africa Service Marks 70 Years of Telling Stories Beyond the Obvious
The English Africa Service of the Vatican Radio is celebrating 70 years of broadcasting in Africa, with top management of the radio asserting that its impactful storytelling continues to set it apart from other communication channels on the continent by going beyond the “negative stereotypes of conflict and suffering in Africa.”
Reopening Kenya “dependent on taking personal, social responsibility seriously”: Bishops
After Kenya’s Government announced the “conditional” and partial easing of COVID-19 restrictions last week, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have called on the people of God in the East African nation to take “personal and social responsibility seriously” if the country has to reopen.
