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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Bishop of Manzini, Eswatini, Visits “petrol bombed” Primary School Library, Prays
The Catholic Bishop of Manzini, the only Diocese in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has visited St. Elizabeth Primary School after the institution’s library was reportedly “petrol bombed” on Monday, April 4.
Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need to foster three aspects of reconciliation in Angola, two decades since civil war ended in the Southern African nation.
Jesuit Entity in South Sudan Uses Sports to Foster Discipline, Teamwork in Displaced Youth
More than 250 displaced boys and girls from South Sudan are learning the value of discipline and teamwork through sports in a Psycho-Social Support program (MHPSS) spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Peace Council Officials in Ghana Call for Calm, Dialogue to End Conflict in Bawku Region
Officials of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana are calling on “all actors” in the Bawku conflict to cease fire and create an enabling environment for dialogue.
Salesians, Real Madrid Foundation Collaborating on Youth Sports in Senegal and Mozambique
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are collaborating with the Real Madrid Foundation to run schools in Senegal and Mozambique where young people participate in sports and are taught other life skills and values.
Prayer Appeal for American Catholic Nun Kidnapped from Kaya Diocese in Burkina Faso
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of an American Catholic Nun reportedly abducted from Burkina Faso’s Kaya Diocese on the night of Monday, April 4.
Religious Order in Kenya Receives “Mary’s image”, Offers Devotion for “peaceful elections”
Members of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception of Ivrea (SCIC) in Kenya who received the image of Mary that was retrieved from a burnt Catholic church in Libya last weekend have said they are offering their devotion to the Mother of Jesus for “peaceful elections” in the East African nation.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Inhambane in Mozambique, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Adriano Langa of Inhambane Diocese in Mozambique and appointed his successor.
Nigeria “groans in pain”, Catholic Bishops Bemoan, Condemn Recent Train Attack
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have condemned the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack and bemoaned “bloody attacks” in the country that result in citizens of the West African nation “mourning with anguished hearts”.
Rise in Fuel Prices “inevitably going to hit hard on majority”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in fuel pump prices in Zambia is going to “hit hard” on majority of citizens of the Southern African nation.
Catholic Nun in Zimbabwe Laments Lack of Sanitation Facilities at Border Town
A Catholic Nun ministering in Zimbabwe has lamented the lack of sanitation facilities for migrants and informal traders living in Beitbridge, a town in Matabeleland South Province that forms the political border between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Christians “to actively participate in politics”
Christians in Nigeria need to refute the notion that politics is a “dirty game” and participate actively in the politics for good governance, the Catholic of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has said.
New Bishop in South Sudan “missionary with sincere earnestness, love for humans”: Confrere
A confrere of the newly ordained Bishop in South Sudan has described him as a person who takes his missionary vocation seriously and who has “love for humans”.
Spiritan Priest Appointed Bishop in Kenya, Says “looking forward to being a servant”
The member of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) who has been appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has said he looks forward to exercising servant leadership “as Christ offered Himself”.
Pope Francis Coming “not only for Catholics”, Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Says
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned Papal visit is for everyone in the Central African nation, and not just for Catholics.
Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Remembers Predecessor for Defending “rights of downtrodden”
The Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has remembered his immediate predecessor who died in April last year as one who stood up for the rights of the “downtrodden” and “spoke truth to power.”
Catholic Charity says Church Alarmed by Increased Kidnapping, Indoctrination in Mozambique
Cases of kidnapping in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province are on the rise, Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Portugal, has reported, adding that the situation that also involves deep indoctrination of victims of militant attacks in the country is a matter of concern to the Catholic Church.
Christian Entity Urges International Community to Pressure Nigeria after Kaduna Attacks
UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), is appealing to the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to be accountable for its failure to protect citizens of Kaduna State who are experiencing heightened insecurity.
Catholic Journalists, Lay Association in Malawi Donate Relief Package to Flood Victims
Members of the Association of Catholic Journalists in Southern Malawi and an association of Lay faithful have donated a disaster relief package to flood victims in the Southeastern African nation.
Faith Leaders in Mauritius Hope Ramadan will “increase faith, hope, charity” of Believers
Faith-based leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have expressed the hope that the Holy Month of Ramadan will increase the faith, hope and charity of believers.
