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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Youth in Southern Africa Appeal for “a seat” at Inter-Regional Forum of Bishops
Youth delegates who participated in the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have appealed for representation at the forum that bring together those at the helm of Catholic Dioceses in Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Polish-born Cleric Appointed Nuncio in Madagascar, Apostolic Delegate in Comoro Islands
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Tomasz Grysa, a native of Poland who has been serving as a Counselor in Apostolic Nunciatures, as his representative in Madagascar and as Apostolic Delegate in the Comoro Islands.
Catholic Nun in South Sudan Urges Parents to “introduce their children to church life”
A Catholic Nun serving in South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called upon Christian parents and guardians in the East-Central African nation to bring up children under their care in Christian faith by introducing them to the life of the church.
Catholic Project for Young Changemakers Spreads to 14 African Countries in New Cycle
What started four years ago as a burning desire by a handful of students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute to transfer the learning institution’s culture of unity to Africa has evolved into a gigantic initiative of young changemakers that now covers 14 African countries.
“Nigerians deserve a new burst of hope”: Bishop in Independence Anniversary Message
There is need for Nigerians to experience “a new burst of hope” as their country marks 62 years of independence on Saturday, October 1, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Catholic Priest in Tanzania Suspended Over Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors
Fr. Sostenes Bahati Soka, a member of the Clergy of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Moshi, has been stopped from practicing his Priestly ministry over allegations of sodomizing a section of children who were preparing for their First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Catholic Church in Algeria Announces “complete, definitive” Closure of Caritas Activities
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Algeria has announced “with regret the complete and definitive closure” of all charitable activities and initiatives carried out by Caritas Algeria, as from the first day of October 2022.
Salesians in South Sudan Offering Education, Medical Care to Thousands at IDP Camp
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in South Sudan are offering education and medical care to thousands of Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the Don Bosco Gumbo camp n Juba.
Catholic Medical Project Helping Sick Children in Sierra Leone Feted in London
The Sick Pikin Project, a Catholic medical initiative in Sierra Leone that means “the Sick Babies Donation Project”, has been named the best medical charity for funding children’s surgeries in the West African country.
Catholic Entity Welcomes Budget Increase in Response to the Horn of Africa Hunger Crisis
The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has welcomed the budget increase of Irish government’s overseas grant as well as an “additional immediate allocation” for addressing the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa region.
“Do not vote for tribal cause, empty promises”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria to Electorate
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the country’s Oyo State has cautioned the electorate against voting on the basis of their tribal affiliations.
Catholic Aid Agencies Join Call for Action against Hunger Crisis in the Horn of Africa
The official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales (CAFOD), the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and the German Catholic Bishops' Organization for Development Cooperation (Misereor) are on the list of 22 humanitarian and development agencies that are calling for immediate action to address the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa countries.
Catholic Activists Pushing for Creation of “Family Ministry” in Kenyan Government
Catholic activists in Kenya under their global umbrella foundation, CitizenGo, are demanding that the Kenyan government create a new ministry that will be solely dedicated to the institution of the family in the national agenda.
Clergy in Zambian Archdiocese Dissociate from Defamatory Article about Catholic Archbishop
Members of the Clergy ministering in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese have distanced themselves from a social media publication claiming that the Local Ordinary of the Zambian Metropolitan See, Archbishop Alick Banda, has become “a spokesperson for an opposition political party”.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Prayers after 29 Killed in September Attacks in Nigerian State
A total of 29 people were killed in separate attacks between September 1 and 25 in various parts served by the Catholic Dioceses of Makurdi and Katsina Ala in Nigeria’s Benue State, a recent report has indicated.
Catholic Entity Urges Nigeria to “address root causes of violence, protect all people”
The leadership of the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) has appealed to Nigeria’s government to offer protection to the people of God in the West African nation and work towards addressing “the root cause of violence”.
Ghanaian Filmmaker Wins Prestigious Catholic Entity’s Contest for Storytellers
David Boanuh, a Ghanaian filmmaker is the winner of the 9th edition of the prestigious International Award, “Communicating Africa” contest, that Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Rome-based development agency, had launched.
Kenyan County Leaders Pledge to Collaborate with Catholic Diocese in Addressing Insecurity
Leaders of Samburu County in Kenya have pledged to collaborate with the Catholic Diocese of Maralal that covers the Kenyan County in addressing insecurity that involves cattle rustlers and perpetrators of gender-based violence among other actors.
“We cannot build church, nation based on tribalism”: Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan
There is need for the people of God in South Sudan to foster national values, going beyond their ethnic affiliations especially tribe, the Archbishop of Juba has said.
Belgian Bishops Made “an error” in Same-sex Unions Liturgy: Nigerian Cardinal at Vatican
Catholic Bishops in Belgium made “an error” in introducing the blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples, Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Church leader, Francis Cardinal Arinze, has said.
