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Missing Nigerian Seminarian, Michael Nnadi Found “murdered by the bandits”
A day after the news of the release of two more seminarians who had been abducted January 8 alongside two others, a Nigerian Bishop has, “with a very heavy heart”, announced that the missing seminarian, a native of his diocese, had been murdered.
Two More Nigerian Seminarians Released, One Yet to be Freed
Two more Nigerian seminarians who had been kidnapped January 8 from their house of formation in Kaduna State, Northwest of Nigeria, have been freed, bringing to three the number of released seminarians, multiple sources in Nigeria have told ACI Africa.
Planned Youth Chastity Conference in Kenya to Address “homosexual orientations”
The 2020 edition of the annual conferences that seek to address reported stigmatization of young people in institutions of higher learning who decide to embrace chastity will see participants deliberate on “people having homosexual orientations,” the convener of the event told ACI Africa.
Ahead of Court Ruling on Election Petition in Malawi, Bishops Appeal for “peace and order”
Against the backdrop of the imminent and much-anticipated court ruling on the presidential election petition in Malawi set for Monday, February 3, Catholic Bishops in the Southeast African country have called on Malawians to understand and appreciate the value of “maintaining peace and order.”
Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa Approve “Mini World Youth Day” for December 2020
As youths around the world prepare for the next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal in 2022, Church leaders in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa have “approved in principle” the plan to have a Mini World Youth Day (MWYD) proposed for December 2020 in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa.
To Tackle Boko Haram Insurgency, “take the war to the criminals”: Nigerian Prelate
Days after the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari ordered airstrikes on Boko Haram insurgents and other criminals orchestrating attacks, kidnappings and murders in Africa’s most populous nation, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja has questioned the jihadists’ actions of “killing in the name of God” and called on the Nigerian government to adopt the approach of taking “war to the criminals.”
Christian Youth Leaders in South Sudan to Support Young Christian Students Countrywide
The Christian youth leadership in South Sudan has expressed its commitment to supporting the activities of Young Christian Students (YCS) in secondary schools and tertiary learning institutions countrywide in a manner that will enable members of the movement in the world’s youngest nation to participate actively in international forums.
Clergy in Guinea Want President Alpha Condé “to break silence and bring peace”
Members of the Clergy Union of Guinea (UCG) in the West African country of Guinea have called on president Alpha Condé to work towards reconciliation against the backdrop of the socio-economic crisis following the announced boycott of general election planned for next month.
Italian Ambassador in Kenya Explores Collaboration on “matters of Interreligious dialogue”
The Italian Ambassador in Kenya, Alberto Pieri, is exploring the possibility of collaborating with the Institute of Religious Dialogue and Islamic Studies (IRDIS), one of the nine Institutes of the Kenya-based Catholic Institution of higher learning, Tangaza University College (TUC) on issues related to dialogue between members of different religions, ACI Africa has been told after the Ambassador paid a courtesy call to the institute Tuesday, January 28.
Amid protests, Iraqi Archbishop Calls for 'equal rights and dignity' for Christians
Iraqi Christians must take an active role in the country’s future if they want a unified, multi-religious Iraq, the Archbishop of Erbil said during a discussion of the country’s future with a U.S. congressman.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Set to Construct Pioneer Residence for Boko Haram Victims
The Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has laid the foundation for the building of a residence that will house Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing from Boko Haram insurgency in Maiduguri, Northern Nigeria.
New Pastoral Plan Expected to Restore Lost Glory in Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa
The newly-launched pastoral plan of the Southern Africa Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is expected to be “a light in darkness” for Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa, to guide the three countries on the path of evangelization in contemporary times, and possibly redeem the people of God there from economic instability, corruption and social evils to become, once again, “the model and envy of the world,” a section of SACBC members have said.
Malawi’s only Catholic Television in Need of Funds to Replace Damaged Equipment
Following the inferno that destroyed broadcasting equipment at the Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) hub in the country’s capital Lilongwe and affected communication gadgets in stations linked to it including “Luntha TV, the only Catholic Television station in the Southeastern Africa nation, assistance is being sought to replace the damaged gadgets and get back on air.
Kenyans Pay Glowing Tribute to American Missionary, Founder of First Audiovisual Centre
Members of the clergy, religious and the laity who interacted with the American Missionary Fr. Richard Quinn, known in Kenya for founding the first audiovisual production centre, the Ukweli Video Productions, have paid glowing tributes to him following his death on Monday, January 27 at the age of 93.
Three Church Buildings Reportedly Burned Down in Sudan
According to a local rights group in Sudan, three churches in a town were burnt down in December 2019 and quickly rebuilt, only to be burnt down again earlier this month.
Lay Down Weapons, “give birth to children”: South Sudan Christian Women to Child soldiers
Hundreds of Christian women belonging to the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, while commemorating their sixth anniversary of prayer for peace in the world’s youngest nation, appealed to children serving as soldiers to withdraw from being actively involved in armed conflict and instead “marry and give birth to children.”
Kenya’s Rank in 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index “lamentable”: Bishop
Three months after Bishops in Kenya launched a nationwide six-months anti-corruption campaign, an initiative described as a big stride by faith-based leaders in fighting against corruption in their country, a Bishop in the East African nation has termed as “lamentable” the recent results by Transparency International (TI) ranking Kenya below the global average.
Peace is “far from being a tangible reality” in Ivory Coast, Cleric Reflects
Following the cancellation of the peace march by the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast that had been slated to take place in mid-February over security concerns, a priest from the west African country has described the search for peace in his native country as “far from being a tangible reality.”
African Clergy, Religious, Laity Pay Tribute to Basketball Superstar Kobe Bryant
A day after the sudden and unexpected death of the basketball superstar Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna and seven others, a section of clergy, religious, and lay Catholic faithful in Africa have, amid shock and disbelief, paid glowing tribute to the 41-year-old retired NBA player, expressing appreciation for his talent, for being a role model to many, and for practicing his Catholic.
Kenyan Award-winning Friar Appreciates Opportunity “to compare notes” at New York Summit
The award-winning Kenyan science teacher, Br. Peter Tabichi has expressed his appreciation for the International Day of Education Summit 2020 that took place in New York last Friday, having had the opportunity to engage with “other education stakeholders” from across the globe and the inspiration to forge inclusivity efforts for vulnerable learners in his country, Kenya.
