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Catholic News in Africa
Church Leaders in South Sudan to Foster Reconciliation “before the Holy Father comes”
Church leaders in South are to organize ecumenical prayer sessions aimed at fostering reconciliation in the country ahead of the pastoral visit of Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.
Insecurity in North Kivu Province Cause for Concern for Catholic Bishops in DR Congo
The situation of insecurity in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country who are calling on those involved in the violent conflict to come “to their senses and seek dialogue”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Announce “with deep sorrow” Death of Colleague
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, “with deep sorrow”, announced the death of their 89-year-old colleague, who had retired from the pastoral care of Ghana’s Tamale Archdiocese in 2009 at the age of 76.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Launch Drought Appeal Initiative to Address Food Crisis
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have launched a drought appeal initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help families affected by drought in about 15 Catholic Dioceses of the East African country.
Church Leaders in Nigerian State Condemn Muslim Clerics’ Threats to Christians
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State, have condemned the utterances by a section of Muslim clerics who they say are attempting “to instigate religious unrest”.
Hours after Christian Leaders Appeal to President, Head of Methodist Church Released
The Head of the Methodist Church in Nigeria who had been reportedly kidnapped last Sunday, May 29 has regained freedom hours after officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) issued a statement appealing to the country’s President to give “an express order” to security officers to have “clerics and other innocent Nigerians” released immediately.
Camillians Training Farmers in Kenya’s Semi-arid Areas to Be "drivers of own development”
Members of the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camillians), are training farmers in Sabalani area, one of the semi-arid parts of Kenya's Baringo County that is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, to become “drivers of their own development”.
Kenyan Government to Collaborate with Catholic Media Houses in Capacity Building: Official
An official of the Kenyan government has said that the ministry in which he serves is ready to “work together” with Catholic Media Houses in the country to foster capacity building of Catholic journalists for better communication.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Alleged Malpractices in Country’s Party Primaries
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried alleged political misconduct in the country’s ongoing party primaries ahead of the February 2023 elections, noting that some aspirants have bribed their way to victory.
Let’s Report Differently “from secular media agencies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have challenged communicators who profess the Catholic faith to take into account their Christian faith when reporting.
Nigeria Needs a Stronger Psycho-Spiritual Support System: Founder of Catholic Entity
Everyone in Nigeria needs psycho-spiritual support owing to the country’s political and economic instability that has plunged the population into depression and other forms of mental challenges, the founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) has said.
Nigerian Bishop Who “resigned” amid Sustained Opposition among 21 Newly Named Cardinals
Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke who resigned in 2018 following sustained opposition to his Episcopal appointment for Nigeria’s Ahiara Diocese is among the 21 new Cardinals that Pope Francis named on Sunday, May 29.
Vatican Unveils Itinerary of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo, South Sudan
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the program and itinerary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and what they have described an “Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to the South Sudanese Land and People”.
Catholic Doctors in Kenya Want WHO Assembly to “explicitly reject” Proposed Regulations
Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) are asking the country’s Attorney General (AG) to advise Kenya’s representative at the ongoing Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly to “explicitly reject” the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR).
Effective Communication “can diffuse tension, unite, promote life”: Nairobi-based Priest
The Church can embrace effective communication to resolve conflicts, bring about unity among people, and foster the value of life, a Nairobi-based Catholic Priest has said.
“Cultivate spirit of listening” to Deliver Balanced Stories: Zambian Bishop to Journalists
A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has called on journalists to nurture the art of listening if they are to deliver stories to their respective audiences.
Listening “the most precious, life-giving gift we can offer each other”: Bishop in Malawi
A Catholic Bishop in Malawi has emphasized the value of listening describing the practice as “the most precious and life-giving gift”.
Priest in Nigeria Proposes “cartoon language” for Catechism Classes to Boost Understanding
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has proposed the introduction of Catechism classes in cartoon form in order to enhance understanding among children in the West African nation.
Catholic Youth in South Sudan Urged to Offer Alternative Voices to Foster Positive Change
There is need for Catholic youth in South Sudan to offer alternative voices amid far-reaching conflicts characterized by “hatred and greediness”, a youth leader in the country’s only Metropolitan See has said.
Do Not Elect Political Candidates with Pro-abortion Tendencies: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged the people of God in the East African country to evaluate political candidates seeking to be elected in the August 9 general elections so that they can vote in pro-life leaders.
