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Graduands from Kenya-based Catholic University Urged to Champion the Care of Environment
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has called upon graduands from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to use their academic knowledge to champion the conservation of the environment.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Islamic Terrorist Attack in Somalia
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday that God may “convert the hearts of the violent” after an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist attack in Somalia.
Dozens of Catholic Villagers Reportedly Killed in Central Nigeria Raid
Details are still emerging after a violent raid by Fulani herdsmen Oct. 19 in Benue State, Central Nigeria, reportedly left dozens of Catholic villagers killed.
Kenya-based Regional Catholic University Hailed for “tremendous contribution to education”
An official of the Kenyan government has, during the 41st graduation ceremony of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), hailed the regional institution of higher learning for contributing to “education growth and social welfare” in the East African country.
“Rich overnight”, Bishop in Malawi Decries Wide Gap between Country’s Poor and Wealthy
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mangochi in Malawi has found it baffling that a few individuals in the country are getting richer and richer while a majority of the population continue to wallow in deep poverty.
Catholic Entity in South Sudan Seeking Partnerships to Address Food Security Challenge
Solidarity with South Sudan (SSS) is seeking to partner with “well-wishers worldwide” in view of reaching out to local farmers in the East-Central African nation to address the challenge of food security.
“Guard against violence, hate speech”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Politicians
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against violence and hate speech during campaigns ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections.
Christmas 2022: Vatican to Display Hand-carved Wooden Nativity Scene
For Christmas 2022, the Vatican has commissioned a nativity scene made of life-sized figures hand carved out of alpine cedar trees.
“Accelerate preparations”: Vatican Official in South Sudan on Papal Ecumenical Visit
There are positive “signs” that Pope Francis will realize the postponed ecumenical trip to South Sudan, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Vatican Nunciature in the East-Central African nation has said, and underscored the need to “accelerate preparations”.
Nigerian Teen Abducted by Islamists Aged 7 Recovering at Catholic Trauma Centre
For close to a decade, Maryamu Joseph who was abducted by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, at the age of seven was forced to live as a Muslim.
Prioritize Service, “then money comes as a reward”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Graduands
Graduands at a Kenya-based regional Catholic University have been challenged to prioritize service over financial gains, the latter coming “as a reward” after having served.
“Work hard in your Dioceses to improve evangelization”: Nuncio in Sudan to Bishops
The Apostolic Nuncio in Sudan has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan to make every effort “to improve evangelization” in their respective Episcopal Sees.
Catholic Parishes in Southern Africa Urged to Fund Young People's World Youth Day Trip
The chairperson of the Inter-diocesan Youth Committee of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is encouraging members of Catholic Parishes in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa to offer financial support to young people who would like to participate in the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal.
Inside Pope Francis’ Envisioned Two-hour Dialogue with Catholic Youth in Africa
Everything is set for the November 1 dialogue between Pope Francis and young people drawn from various Catholic universities from African countries.
Use Synodal Process to Address “pressing challenges”: Vatican Cardinal to Church in Africa
A Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization is calling upon the people of God in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis has extended to 2024, to find solutions to the challenges they experience.
Humanitarian Catastrophe in Mozambique Mounting Pressure on Neighbors: Catholic Entity
Renewed attacks coupled with beheadings in Mozambique’s Northern Province of Cabo Delgado have forced hundreds of civilians to flee into neighboring Nampula Archdiocese empty handed, the Director of Dennis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has said, noting that the situation is exerting pressure on places neighboring the embattled Province.
Pope Francis Condemns “the unacceptable assault” on Catholic Hospital in DR Congo
Pope Francis has condemned “the unacceptable assault” on the Catholic Mission hospital in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that resulted in the loss of seven lives, including that of a Catholic Nun.
Synod on Synodality: Vatican Reveals Framework for Next Stage of Discussions
The Vatican revealed on Thursday a key document to guide the next stage of discussions in the Synod on Synodality.
“Vote for a sincere, committed, dedicated leader”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria to Christian
An official of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests' Association (NCDPA) has called upon Christians in the West African nation to “vote for a sincere, committed, and dedicated leader” in the general elections scheduled for February 2023.
Synodality Text Calling for "radical inclusion" Praised at Vatican Event
The Holy Spirit is at work in the latest document of the Synod on Synodality, presenters said Thursday at a press conference on the guiding text for the next stage of the synod’s discussions.
