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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Priest in Malawi among Suspects Found Guilty of Murder of Man with Albinism
A Catholic Priest is among 12 suspects found guilty in the case of the abduction and murder of 22-year-old Malawian man with albinism, Mcdonald Masambuka.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Directs “a more vigorous May devotion” to Mary for Peace
Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to “a more vigorous May devotion to the mother of Jesus” for an end to violent conflicts globally and in the West African nation.
Newly Elected President of Cameroon Bishops’ Conference Says Mandate “is to seek peace”
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese who was elected President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) Saturday, April 30 has said his three-year mandate involves working toward lasting peace in the Central Africa nation.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Recommit to Working for “peace, justice” Through Action Plan
Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, made known their recommitment “to continue working for peace and justice” in the East-Central African country through the Action Plan for Peace (APP).
African Governments Must Act to Address Food Insecurity, Soaring Prices: Jesuit Department
Officials of an entity of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) are calling on African governments to take action to address the challenge of food insecurity and the rising prices of foodstuff.
Christian leaders in Nigerian State Decry Government Indifference to Train Attack Victims
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed disappointment at the way their country’s government seems indifferent to the plight of the victims of the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
“Let’s build Church in love, forgiveness”: South Sudanese Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan, Mons. Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, has called upon the people of God in the East-Central African nation to work together and be part of the Church that fosters “love and forgiveness”.
Bishop in South Sudan Urges Government to Implement Policies “to end youth unemployment”
The Auxiliary Bishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on the government to work toward implementing “proper laws and policies” that will contribute to ending massive youth unemployment in the East-Central African nation.
Revise “traditional roles” to Align with “emerging issues”: Kenyan Nun to Women Religious
A Catholic Nun in Kenya has called on members of various female Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life to consider revising their “traditional roles” so that they are aligned with “emerging issues”.
Politicians Should Emulate Jesus in Leadership Regardless of Background: Zimbabwean Priest
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Bulawayo has urged politicians to emulate Christ’s leadership by being faithful to the laws of their countries irrespective of “their Christian religious background”.
Forum of Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Based on “search for communion”: Official
The forum of the Catholic Bishops called The Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is founded on a “search for communion”, an official of the nine-nation entity has said.
Cardinal in CAR Advocates for Interreligious Dialogue, Says “indispensable path to peace”
At an international colloquium marking the 65th anniversary of the Catholic University of Congo (UCC), in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has underscored the importance of interreligious dialogue in peace building.
Kenyan Catholic Journalist Says He’s “honored to serve” on Synod Communication Commission
A Kenyan Catholic journalist who, earlier this week, was officially notified about his appointment as member of the Vatican’s Communication Commission of the Synod of Bishops has said he is “honored and privileged” to serve the Universal Church.
Synod on Synodality Offering "opportunity to share fruits of discernment”: Nun in Zambia
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers room for discernment and “an opportunity to share the fruits of the discernment”, a Catholic Nun has said.
Church “committed to caring for human life” Through Education: Catholic Priest
The Church is “committed to caring for human life” through initiatives in formal education, a Catholic Priest serving at the Catholic University of Central Africa (UCAC) has said.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Urges Parents to Embrace Sacrifice, Foster “stability of family”
A stable society is a product of stable families, the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese in Nigeria has said, and called upon parents to embrace sacrifice as they bring up their children.
Pray and Work, Catholic Sisters in Africa Told, Urged to Grow Social Enterprises
Members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) have been told to devise ways to sustain their respective Congregations by working hard to also make a living, much as they devote their time to prayer.
Strive to End Violence “ahead of visit by Holy Father”: Ecumenical Official in South Sudan
An ecumenical official with the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) is advocating for an end to violence in the East-Central African nation as the country prepares to host Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland.
Start of War Crime Trials to Mark “an end to impunity”: Cardinal in CAR
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said that trials of individuals accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed since 2003 by the country’s Special Criminal Court (SCC) is expected to mark an end to impunity.
Involve Women in “policy-making strategies” about Insecurity: Archbishop in Nigeria
Women need to be involved in the “policy making strategies” about insecurity and other vices that Nigeria is grappling with, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.
