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Catholic Parliamentarians in Malawi Challenged to Consult Church Social Teaching in Debating Motions
The Bishop of Zomba Diocese in Malawi has urged Catholic Members of the Parliament (MPs) to always refer to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) while making decisions during debates on Bills and other discussions.
Spiritan Kidnapped in Nigeria Released, “alive and in good health”: Congregation Reports
Fr. Gerald Ohaeri, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) who was kidnapped on November 30 in the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has been set free, is alive and in good health, members of the Congregation have said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Want Nigeria’s Ministers Working with Pro-Abortion Organizations Dismissed
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are calling upon Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss the country’s health ministers, Dr. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad and Dr. Osagie Ehanire, for teaming up with abortion-promoting organizations in the West African country.
“We are all equal”: SECAM President Calls for Reforms for “disadvantaged” Women in Church, Society
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for a re-evaluation of gender roles in African society and the Catholic Church on the continent, highlighting the “disadvantaged” position of women due to cultural traditions and entrenched attitudes within the Church.
“No Priest has been harmed”: Bishop in Nigeria Grateful to Mother Mary for Intersession through Years of Insurgency
The Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria has attributed the safety of Priests during 15 years of insurgency to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
“I feel small, I recognize my limitations”: Bishop-elect on Appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mons. Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia on November 6 has expressed humility and gratitude to members of the Religious Institute of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ).
Nuncio in South Africa Lauds Croatian Immigrants who “left legacy of faith” in Church They Built 30 Years Ago
On the 31st anniversary of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Johannesburg, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has lauded the Croatian immigrants who established the church, describing their efforts as a lasting legacy of faith, prayer, and community.
Catholic Youths in Kenya Told to Embrace Sacrament of Matrimony after Expressing Fear of Marriage
Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has urged young people in the East African country to embrace Church sacraments, singling out Matrimony as the sacrament that he says sanctifies couples and ensures that families are holy.
Spiritans in Nigeria Appeal for Prayers after Abduction of Confrere
Members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans) are appealing for “fervent prayers” for the safety and release of Fr. Gerald Ohaeri who was abducted on November 30.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Shift from Detrimental “human ways” to Path Inaugurated by Christmas
The Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has issued a Pastoral message on this year’s Advent and Christmas, urging a shift away from the “dominant human ways” that he says continue to cause horrors in the world, disfiguring it and making it increasingly inhumane and uninhabitable.
Golden Jubilee of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast Ends with Call on Members to be “fishers of men”
Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Ivory Coast have been urged to embrace their identity as “fishers of men,” drawing inspiration from the Gospel’s call to evangelize and transform society.
Nigerian Archbishop Proposes Improved Catechesis, Adequate Preparation for Sacraments to Preserve Catholic Identity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is proposing improved catechesis and adequate preparation of candidates for the reception of sacraments to maintain Catholic identity and spirituality in the West African nation.
AI Training to Equip African Catholic Journalists with Skills to Foster Good Values amid Technological Advancements
Catholic Journalists in Africa seeking to stay on top of technological advancements while helping promote good societal values are set to benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI) training that has been slotted in the Pan-African Congress scheduled for August next year.
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Seriously Injured in Assault by Rapid Forces
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El-Obeid in Sudan has shared his harrowing experience at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who tortured him and left him seriously injured.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Church to Overcome Clericalism, Embrace Synodal Conversion
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has called on the Church to confront the growing issue of clericalism, which he identified as a major obstacle to the Synod on Synodality.
Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Encourages Steadfast Faith, Hope amid Persecution and Economic Hardships
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has urged Nigerians experiencing persecution and economic hardships to remain hopeful and steadfast in faith.
Catholic Archbishop Urges Zambians to Remain Steadfast in Faith amid Political Tensions, Economic Uncertainties
Zambians are grappling with a myriad of socio-economic and political challenges including that are also straining family relations, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Archdiocese has observed, and called on the faithful to remain firm in their faith despite the hardships they face.
Nigerian Archdiocese Concludes Annual General Assembly with Call to “proudly” Live Out Catholic Faith
The fifth General Assembly of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has ended with a call on the people of God to uphold their Catholic identity and spirituality.
“Engage responsibly in the electoral process”: Catholics in Ghana Told ahead of December 7 Polls
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged Catholics and all citizens of the West African country to engage responsibly in the country’s general elections scheduled for December 7, emphasizing the importance of peace, justice, and unity for any successful poll.
A Cross, Other Elements on Ivorian Cardinal-Designate’s Coat of Arms and Motto Explained
Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, one of the two Archbishops from Africa to be created Cardinals, has explained the symbols and motto represented in his coat of arms.
