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Vatican-São Tomé and Príncipe Agreement an “instrument” of Dialogue: Catholic Bishop-elect
The agreement between the Vatican and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe signed on 15 August 2022, and ratified on January 30 is an opportunity for dialogue and exercise of freedom, the Bishop-elect for the lone Episcopal See in the Central African island nation has said.
Engage in Lenten Observances Devoid of “outward show”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
Christians will do well to engage in Lenten Observances devoid of outward display to win people’s recognition, the Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
“Heavily armed, everything razed”: Catholic Priest on Attack on Mozambican Town, Parish
The rectory, church and offices of Our Lady of Africa Mazeze Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Pemba in Mozambique were razed to ashes following the February 12 terrorist attack on the port town of Pemba, which serves as the capital of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province.
Kenya’s Health Insurance Fund “outrightly crippling our hospitals”: Catholic Bishop
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Kenya’s parastatal that provides universal health coverage (UHC) to citizens through a medical insurance cover, is dysfunctional and negatively affecting the offering of services in health institutions in the East African nation, including health facilities under the auspices of the Catholic Church, Bishop Norman King’oo Wambua has said.
Let’s Fast “for our country”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa ahead of General Elections
Bishop Neil Augustine Frank of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa is appealing to Christians in the country to fast during lent for the good of the African nation as it prepares for general elections.
Catholic Activists Want International Planned Parenthood Federation Expelled from Nigeria
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), “a well-funded pro-abortion group from the United States” has “infiltrated Nigeria, blatantly ignoring the country's strict abortion laws and going against its cultural and religious values,” Catholic activists under their umbrella body, CitizenGo Africa, have said.
Bishop in Cameroon “strongly condemns” Deadly Attack on Youth, Disruption of Holy Mass
Bishop George Nkuo of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon has condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of innocent civilians during an attack on Nkambe town and the disruption of Holy Mass at Christ the King Jakiri Parish of his Episcopal See.
Lent Goes Beyond “simple preparation for Easter”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
There is much “more” to the Lenten Season than the “simple preparation” for the celebration of Easter, Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has said.
Let’s “become authentic agents of selfless love”: Catholic Bishop to South Sudanese
A South Sudanese Catholic Bishop is calling upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to incorporate altruism in their day-to-day undertakings and encounters, manifesting their love for others.
Let’s Begin Lent with “spirit of intimacy with the Lord”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to start off the Lenten Season with a decision to nurture a close relationship with God, seeking to maintain a prayerful spirit throughout the period.
Use Lent to Examine Pastoral Structures with “clear, forward-looking vision”: DRC Cardinal
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called upon the people of God in his Metropolitan See to use the Lenten Season to examine pastoral “structures and infrastructures” in line with the theme of the Pastoral Year 2024.
Don’t “play to the gallery”: Bishop in Nigeria on Dishonest, Insincere Religious Practices
“True religion requires an honest heart and a change of heart”, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has said and cautioned the people of God against delinking honesty and religious practices during this year’s Lenten Season.
Catholic Students in Senegal Condemn “violence, tragic deaths” in Vote Delay Protests
Members of the Young Christian Students of Senegal (JEC/S) are displeased with acts of violence that have resulted in the death of innocent citizens amid protests against the February 3 decision of President Macky Sall to postpone the presidential poll that had been scheduled to take place on February 25.
Catholic Entity’s Annual Lenten Appeal to Benefit Malawi’s Climate Change Victims
The annual Lenten Appeal of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, aims to benefit Malawi’s climate change victims.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Denounces “simulated” Entity as “fake roman catholic church”
Precious Blood of Jesus Adoration Ministry (PBJAM) operating from Ibagwa Nike in Enugu State in Southeastern Nigeria is not a Catholic entity, the Catholic Diocese of Enugu has stated.
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge Authorities to “recognize urgency of economic challenges”
Representatives of Christians leaders in Nigeria under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling upon those with leadership roles in the West African nation to recognize the fact that the economic challenges in the country need to be resolved with “urgency”.
Ghana’s Eligible Christians “should actively participate” in Dec. Polls: Catholic Bishops
Christian voters in Ghana must be prepared to take part in the country’s general elections scheduled for later this year, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have said.
Let’s Be “sacraments of unity”: Catholic Bishops in Ghana in 2024 Lenten Message
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling on the people of God in the West African nation to join them in manifesting unity through the fostering of good relationships with God, others, and nature.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against Disrespect, Gossip about Consecrated Persons
Members of the Clergy and Consecrated persons deserve some respect from the faithful, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has said.
18 Newly Ordained Deacons in Kenya Urged to Foster Synod on Synodality Theme
Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga, a member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), has urged the 18 Seminarians he ordained Deacons to foster the theme of the Synod on Synodality, “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”, in their ministry.
