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Catholic Church in Africa
Large Catholic Episcopal Conferences Stifling Bishops’ Voices, Togolese Theologian Says, Advocates for “small groups”
A Togolese Catholic Priest has proposed the splitting of Bishops’ Conferences, Dioceses, Parishes, and other groups that are seen as too large into units where “everyone’s voice is heard”.
Catholic Church in Africa Urged to Tap into Diaspora Communities to Grow Continent
Catholic Bishops and religious communities in Africa have been urged to harness the potential of the diasporic communities in growing the continent.
Bishops in Africa Laud Theologians’ Weekly Conversations on Synod on Synodality
Catholic Bishops in Africa have lauded the weekly conversations organized by African theologians on the Synod on Synodality, noting that the Friday engagements will deepen the understanding of the synod.
African Palaver Series is “a call to action” on Synod on Synodality: Kenyan Nun
African theologians, priests, religious, and laity have embarked on a series of synodal conversations, describing their encounter ahead of the October session in Rome as a call to action for all the people of God in Africa to make their voices heard in the Synod on Synodality.
Education Should Foster Intellectual, Spiritual Development: SECAM Official to Universities in Africa
The Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has urged chaplains of Catholic universities in Africa to champion education that fosters both intellectual and spiritual development.
Catholic Communicators in Africa Covering Synod on Synodality Urged to “protect image of the Church”
Catholic communicators in Africa have been urged to “work and protect the image of the Church” as they cover the ongoing Synod on Synodality.
African Theologians Organize Online Conversations ahead of Synod on Synodality Session in Rome
Plans are underway for a series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests and religious, as well as laity who seek to deepen the understanding of the Synthesis Report of the ongoing Synod on Synodality ahead of the October session in Rome.
African Delegate to Synod Attributes Gap in “discussion on mission of digital environment” to Absence of African Youths
One of the delegates representing Africa in the multi-year Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis extended to 2024 has blamed the silence from the continent when the topic of the “mission” of digitality was being discussed during the 4-29 October 2023 session to the absence of African youths at the global gathering.
Let’s Implore Holy Spirit to Grant Africa’s Leaders “intelligence, discernment, wisdom, fear of God”: SECAM
Catholic Bishops in Africa have identified violent conflicts on the continent as a challenge that requires spiritual solidarity.
Most Catholic Priests in Sierra Leone are Sons of Muslims: Bishop
“Most priests are sons of Muslims. Why? Because of the schools,” explained Bishop Natale Paganelli, who was apostolic administrator in Sierra Leone.
At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop of Yola, Nigeria, Urges Priests “never to relent” in Ministry amid Persecution
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has urged Priests in his Episcopal See to remain relentless in their Priestly ministry despite security challenges due to “activities of terrorists”.
“Pull up your socks in taking care of these children”: Nairobi Catholic Archbishop to Parents, Guardians
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has called upon parents and guardians to take seriously the responsibility of bringing up well children under their care, in gratitude to God for them.
DR Congo’s Lifting of Moratorium on Death Penalty “a step backwards”: Cardinal Ambongo
The decision by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to lift a 2003 ban on the death penalty is retrogressive, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Kinshasa Archdiocese, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has said.
In Africa, Fiducia Supplicans Perceived as “cultural colonization, Western imperialism”: SECAM President
Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the declaration by the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) permitting the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, was perceived as “cultural colonization” in Africa, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
UN Status of Women Conference “an outright declaration of war on traditional family values”: African Catholic Activists
The ongoing 68th edition of the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) conference is deviating from its role of advancing issues impacting women to promoting abortion and gender ideologies, officials of the African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, have said.
Study Links Catholic Relief Services to Contraception, Abortion Programs in Africa
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the humanitarian arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has been engaged in contraception and abortion programs in some African countries, a joint study by the Lepanto Institute (LI) and Population Research Institute (PRI) alleges.
“This must stop”: Scholars on Catholic Relief Services’ Contraception Programs in Africa
The alleged participation of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in the promotion of contraception and abortion programs in some African countries must be halted, leaders of the Lepanto Institute (LI) and Population Research Institute (PRI) have said.
Africa Not “adequately” Benefiting from Foreign Investment in Its Riches: Cardinal Ambongo
Local populations in Africa are not “adequately” benefiting from their natural resources that foreign entities venture into, Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), has said.
SECAM Advocates for Continental Prayer Day to “amplify voices of marginalized” in Africa
Participants in the seminar that the leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) convened in Ghana’s capital, Accra, have advocated for the creation of a Continental Prayer Day aimed at bringing to the light particular challenges the people of God grapple with in their respective African countries.
Initiate Canonization of “German martyrs”: Official of German Bishops to Church in Africa
A representative of the German Catholic Bishops' Conference for the Martyrology of the 20th Century has challenged Church leaders in Africa to initiate canonization processes for the “German martyrs, who were violently killed” in various African countries.
