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Catholic News in Africa
Walking Together “an emergency, an imperative necessity for the world”: Cardinal in CAR
Walking together is an “emergency and an imperative necessity” for the people of God in the world as they participate in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.
Synod on Synodality to Help South Sudanese “dialogue with each other”: Catholic Priest
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality has the potentiality of helping South Sudanese, including members of communities at loggerheads, embrace dialogue as the way for resolving their conflicts, a Catholic Priest has said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Decry Netflix “LGBT indoctrination” in New Children’s Film
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, has launched a boycott campaign against Netflix in a bid to force the company’s CEO “to back down on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) indoctrination” following the release of a children’s film that shows two girls kissing.
On World Teachers’ Day, Salesians Review Initiatives in Support for Teachers in Africa
On the annual occasion of the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) marked October 5, the leadership of the U.S—based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reviewed their initiatives in support for teachers across the globe, including Africa.
Let’s Work Towards Changing the “bad name” of Politics in Nigeria: Cardinal
There is need to work towards changing the negative perception around politics in Nigeria as “a game for rogues, thieves and liars” to being perceived as “a noble task”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Church Committed to Fostering “peace, stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State: Bishop
The Catholic Church is committed to fostering “peace and stability” in South Sudan’s Equatoria State, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Yei has said.
Invest in “primary production sector” to Address Angola’s Unemployment: Bishop to State
The Liaison Bishop of the Episcopal Commission for Youth, University, Scouting and Vocations Ministry of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on the Angolan government to invest in the “primary production sector” to provide opportunities for unemployed youth.
Normalcy “gradually returning to Burkina Faso” Following Second Coup: Catholic Priest
Normalcy is gradually returning to Burkina Faso days after the country’s military leader, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, was ousted in a military coup, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has told ACI Africa.
Let’s Safeguard the Environment, “look for other sources of livelihood”: Kenyan Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to engage in activities that contribute to safeguarding the environment.
Take Action Now Lest Somalia Falls “into widespread famine”: Caritas Internationalis
Action to help the drought-stricken people of God in Somalia needs to be urgently taken before the Horn of Africa nation falls “into widespread family”, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has said.
Young Changemakers in Uganda Take Mission to Isolated Island in Community Projects
In a list of grassroots projects that the Ugandan wing of Together for a New Africa (T4NA) engaged in in the initiative’s first cycle, the young changemakers set sail for Bussi, a small island in Lake Victoria to inspire children at the island to work against all odds to stay in school.
Be Inclusive in State Appointments, Address “real issues”: Bishops in Kenya to New Leaders
The newly elected members of the executive in Kenya need to consider inclusivity in the appointment of State officials and to serve all Kenyans indiscriminately, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said.
“Together for a New Africa” Youth Project Seeking to Collaborate with Local Universities
Plans to expand Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Sophia University Institute, may include bringing universities offering leadership courses in Africa on board, an official at the Italy-based university has said.
Inmates in Cameroon Set to “earn living with dignity” from Salesian Soap-making Initiative
Inmates at Ebolowa prison in Cameroon are set to “earn a living with dignity” beyond their prison sentence thanks to the soap-making training that members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have realized.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudanese State Lauded for “really great” Education Initiatives
Authorities in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have lauded the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), for its “really great” initiatives in the field of formal education.
“Together for a New Africa” Cofounder Hopes Youth-led Initiative Will Yield a University
One of the founders of Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute and other young leaders committed to shaping “a new Africa”, is optimistic that the initiative will give birth to an institution of higher learning that will serve African students, allowing them to gain skills that are taught at the institution that is supported by the Focolare Movement.
Be Available to Youth “in these trying times”: South African Bishop to Clergy, Religious
There is need for members of the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in countries that constitute the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to be available to young people, listening to them as they seek to surmount challenges of life, Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka has said.
Prioritize “faith commitment” Over Fundraising Drives: Nigerian Priest to Church Leaders
There is need to prioritize commitment to Christian faith over fundraising initiatives in the Catholic Church in Nigeria, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation has said.
New IMBISA Leaders Set to Prioritize Youth Ministry in Their Three-year Mandate
The newly-elected leaders of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will seek to focus on young people and their involvement in the activities of the Church during their three-year mandate, the new President has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Exploiting People’s “weaknesses”
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has cautioned politicians against luring the electorate ahead of the country’s February 2023 general elections, saying political candidates “must not exploit weaknesses of our people”.
