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A Nigerian Prelate Criticizes Priest for Naming “one person as governor against another”
A Nigerian Archbishop has termed as “surprising” and “embarrassing” claims that a Catholic priest in the West African country is partisan in the country’s politics, having expressed explicit support for a State Governor.
“We must reflect on the renewal of our Bishops' Conference,” Cameroonian Bishop at Seminar
At the ongoing 43rd Seminar of the Catholic Bishops of Cameroon, the shepherds of the people of God in the various Dioceses of the Central African nation are seeking to deliberate on strategies that can facilitate the rejuvenation of their collective forum, the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (CENC).
Kenyan Religious Brother, World’s Best Teacher Meets Pope Francis, Share Prayer Intentions
Kenyan-born Franciscan Friar who was voted world’s best teacher in March 2019 had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday, January 8 during which the two shared mutual prayer intentions.
“The misfortune of Ivory Coast is its politicians”: Ivorian Missionary Cleric
With elections in the West African nation of Ivory Coast slated to take place later this year amid heightened tensions following the arrest warrant issued for one of the presidential candidates, a missionary cleric, a native of the country, has blamed politicians for the challenges bedeviling citizens.
First-ever Lay VC at Kenya-based Catholic Institution of Higher Learning Takes Office
A Kenyan-born Professor of Accounting who was appointed last month to head Tangaza University College (TUC), the Nairobi-based Catholic Institution of higher learning, officially took office Wednesday, January 8 at an event witnessed by thousands of stakeholders, including students, faculty, members of TUC Consortium Trust (TCT), Board of Trustee, among others.
Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Meets South Sudanese “dissidents”
With the countdown to the possible formation of South Sudan’s unity government into the last full month after the latest 100-day extension, a group of opposition leaders is currently in Rome for a meeting under the auspices of Sant’Egidio Catholic community, a lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, ACI Africa has confirmed.
Journalists, Media Professionals, to Seek Fresh Accreditation in Kenya: Regulator Advices
Journalists and media professionals intending to begin or continue their practice in Kenya have been advised to apply afresh for accreditation to the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), a government statutory body mandated to regulate the media in Kenya and the conduct and discipline of journalists operating in the East African country.
Participants in “Together for a New Africa” Forum Share Impact of Training
The nine-day training that brought together 100 participants from seven African countries under the theme “African Identity and Leadership for Unity,” which concluded Sunday, January 5 had a significant impact on the young African leaders who were part of the program, ACI Africa has gathered.
“Stop using political parties to create enmity between Christians”: Nigerian Prelate
At a time when Christians in Africa’s most populous nation of Nigeria are expressing concerns about their security following targeted abductions and killings, a Catholic Bishop in the West African country has, on the occasion of inaugurating a Christian Secretariat, cautioned politicians against using their political parties to cause divisions and enmity between followers of Christ.
At Gabon’s National Day of Peace Prayer, Religious Leaders Urge “repentance, conversion”
Against the backdrop of sociopolitical challenges the Central African nation of Gabon has been facing since the re-election of President Ali Bongo Ondimba in 2016, religious leaders in the country have, on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer for peace, called for repentance and conversion of Gabonese in order to maintain peace in their diverse communities.
Togo’s Diocesan Clergy Mark 50 Years of Their Association, Acknowledge Value of Fraternity
The value of togetherness has been acknowledged as the clergy in the West African country of Togo gathered in a six-day General Assembly to celebrate 50 years since their association, the Fraternity of Diocesan Priest in Togo (FPDT), was established.
Egyptian President Commends Interreligious Ties
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt attended a Coptic Orthodox Liturgy Monday, praising cooperation between the Christians and Muslims of the country.
Iranian Nuncio Appeals for Negotiation, Not Revenge
As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States following the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the pope’s diplomat in Tehran is appealing for dialogue.
As Fires Continue to Burn, Australian Bishop Calls for Prayer, Support
As fires throughout parts of Australia continue to worsen, the Archbishop of Melbourne called for prayers and encouraged Catholics to donate to those in need.
A U.S. Company Testing Chemical Abortion on Women in Africa: Church Leaders’ Take
After research initiatives on the effectiveness of abortion-inducing tablets for women who are at least 12 weeks pregnant failed to take off in the U.S., a research organization based in the same country decided, a couple of years ago, to cross several borders to the West African country of Burkina Faso to conduct the study, testing chemical abortion on women with limited resources, ACI Africa has established.
People in Eastern DRC “crying out for help to those who can hear”: Cardinal after Visit
After his pastoral visit to the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the country’s military has been fighting against dozens of local and foreign armed groups, the Archbishop of Kinshasa, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo Besungu has expressed concerns about the desperate situation of the people there “crying out for help” and called on the government to take up its responsibility of protecting citizens.
Clergy, Religious, Laity to Be Trained in Parish Management at A Nairobi Workshop
A workshop seeking to create awareness among clergy, religious, and laity ministering in parishes about “professional and systematic” ways of Church administration and management has been planned from Tuesday, January 7 at Tangaza University College (TUC), a Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning, an organizer of the four-day meeting has told ACI Africa.
“Forget past, go in for reconciliation,” South Sudanese Archbishop-Elect Tells Soldiers
As the combined armed forces of Government and Opposition group kick-start military training as envisaged in the September 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the Archbishop-elect of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese, Stephen Ameyu has called on South Sudanese soldiers to put the past behind and invest in peaceful co-existence through reconciliation.
A Papal Transfer in Nigeria, From Lafia Diocese to Jos Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Matthew Ishaya Audu as the new Archbishop of Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese in the Plateau State of the West African nation.
Transformative Leadership, Culture of Unity, Pledges at “Together for a New Africa” Forum
Participants in the just concluded nine-day program bringing together 100 participants from seven African countries under the initiative “Together for a New Africa” have pledged to foster transformative leadership and promote a culture of unity in their respective communities.
