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Catholic News in Africa
Christian Body among Entities Decrying “misreporting” of Protests by Eritreans in London
The Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have expressed concern about the “misreporting” of the protests, which asylum seekers and refugees from Eritrea participated in outside the Eritrean Embassy in London, the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 4.
Focus Attention on Holding Elected Leaders to Account: Faith Leaders in Kenya to Citizens
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to shift their attention from the general elections to holding elected leaders to account as the electioneering period has ended.
Nuncio Expelled from Nicaragua Appointed Papal Representative to Four African Nations
Archbishop Waldemar Stanisław Sommertag who was expelled from Nicaragua amid harassment of Church personnel by the government of the Central American nation has been appointed the representative of the Holy Father in Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritania.
Report True, Fair News “no matter who is touched”: Nigerian Bishop to Catholic Journalists
Catholic journalists need to report “actual events” keen on the truth and fairness “no matter who is touched”, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese has said, and cautioned against sidelining “the poor, those in the rural areas, those who have no voice of their own”.
Kenya’s First Cardinal Headed to Sainthood Hailed as “a great gift to the Church”
Kenya’s first Cardinal, the Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, who is being considered for Sainthood, has been hailed as “a great gift to the Church” in the East African country and the world.
Vote for Leaders Keen to “heal, unite, prosper” Suffering Nigerians: Catholic Archbishop
Eligible voters in Nigeria’s 2023 elections need to consider voting for political leaders keen to bring about healing, unity, and prosperity among Nigerians “suffering poverty and insecurity”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds President-elect’s Victory after Call for Calm, Prayers
Kenya’s Supreme Court has, on Monday, September 5, delivered a verdict upholding the victory of Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto, who was declared winner of the country’s closely contested August 9 presidential election.
Be “an example the whole flock can follow”: Archbishop in South Africa to New Bishop
The newly consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese has been encouraged to live his Episcopal Ministry in a manner that inspires the people of God.
In Nigeria, “there is no problem between Christians and Muslims”, Catholic Bishop Says
There is no problem between members of the two major religious groups in Nigeria, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in the West African nation has said in reference to Christians and Muslims.
Caritas Internationalis Seeking Partners to Address Bishops’ Drought Appeal for Kenya
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on people of good will to support the drought appeal that Catholic Bishops in Kenya have made.
On International Charity Day, Salesians Highlight Programs for Vulnerable Youth in Benin
On the occasion of the International Day of Charity marked September 5, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their social programs seeking to empower vulnerable youth and families in Benin.
“African culture more receptive to gift of Eucharist”: Comboni Missionary in New Book
An Italian-born member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) who has ministered in Kenya since 1989 has, in a new book, expressed appreciation for cultures in Africa, saying that they are “more receptive to the gift of the Eucharist”.
Catholic Bishops Withdraw from Chad’s National Inclusive Dialogue, Cite Lack of “dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Chad have, in a collective statement, announced their withdrawal from the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative, decrying the lack of “dialogue”.
“Prevent any stigmatization” of Families of Missing Persons: Church Leaders in South Sudan
On the International Day of the Disappeared marked August 30, Church leaders in South Sudan urged citizens not to stigmatize families of missing persons.
Planned Plenary Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa to Focus on Young People
The planned 13th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) will focus on young people, the Director of the Secretariat has said.
Vote against UN Attempt to Legalize “safe abortion”: Catholic Activists to African Nations
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling on nations on the continent to vote against "safe abortion" as fronted in one of the agenda of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Bishops’ Secretariat in South Sudan Gets Boost from Local Bank for Security Infrastructure
The Secretariat of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) has received a financial boost from a local financial institution toward security infrastructure at the Juba-based entity that suffered nighttime robbery on May 24-25.
Salesian Entity Responding to Food Insecurity in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, is responding to the growing food insecurity crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Caritas Freetown’s Insight into Slum Community Susceptible to Disasters in Sierra Leone
Every time that flooding, mudslides, fires and other disasters hit the Western communities of Sierra Leone, Culvert, a low land informal settlement in the East of Freetown is one of the places that are left battered the most, with victims mostly having to start life afresh.
African Cardinal Hospitalized in Rome Thankful for Prayers for “complete, full recovery”
The new Ghanaian Cardinal who is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome has expressed gratitude to the people of God praying for his “complete and full recovery”.
