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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Archbishop Decries Violence in South Sudanese State, Says “work of the devil”
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has decried the reported violent clashes in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State, and said the violence being witnessed is “work of the devil”.
Catholic Sister in Ivory Coast Working to Lift Spirit of Prisoners in Harsh Conditions
For 12 years, Sr. Monique Lorrain has been visiting Korhogo prison in the North of Ivory Coast twice a week, giving hope to inmates who she says are living in harsh conditions.
Christian leaders in Kaduna, Nigeria, Implore “God’s comfort” for Victims of Train Attack
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have offered their prayers for the victims of the Monday, March 28 train attack.
Pope Francis’ Planned South Sudan Trip Shines Hope for Refugees: Catholic Priest in Uganda
The number of refugees arriving in Uganda from neighboring South Sudan has risen in the past weeks, a Catholic Priest ministering in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu has said, and exuded confidence that the planned Papal visit to the East-Central African country will ignite hope in the displaced people.
Bishop-elect for Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon to Be Ordained in May
The Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop-elect for Cameroon’s Mamfe Diocese has been scheduled to take place on the first Thursday in May.
Avoid Turning “into ethnic champions”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Religious Leaders
The Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has told Catholic Priests and other religious leaders to keep off prejudices and narratives that may cause divisions among the people of God in what would turn them “into ethnic champions.”
Peace with Nature Emanates from “respect for the Creator”: Catholic Archbishop in Namibia
A Catholic Archbishop in Namibia has said that the first step in establishing peace with nature including taking good care of land and equitable distribution of resources entails establishing respect with God.
African Catholic Journalists Urged to First “deal with Synodality personally” Then Report
Catholic journalists in Africa need to “personally” engage in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their respective Christian communities before taking up the task of reporting about the process as media “professionals”, a Synod official has said.
Catholic Priest among 45 People Kidnapped from Parish of Minna Diocese, Nigeria
A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria’s Minna Diocese is among 45 people who were reportedly abducted Sunday, March 27 evening, Nigeria Catholic Network (NCN) has reported.
Catholic Bishops in Africa to Focus on “ownership of SECAM” at Planned Plenary Assembly
Catholic Bishops in Africa are expected to deliberate on the ownership of their continental forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), during their Plenary Assembly scheduled to begin in July in Ghana’s capital, Accra.
Kenyan Religious Brother Honored in International Award Urges Value-based Education
A Religious Brother in Kenya who was awarded last month for empowering marginalized youth in the field of education has said that what young people in the East African country need is value-based education that imparts them with life skills.
Pope Francis and President of Burundi Engage on Country’s Contribution to Church Growth
Pope Francis on Saturday, March 26 welcomed Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City to a meeting during which the two leaders discussed the contribution of the Church to the growth of the East African country.
Millions Expected at Uganda’s Catholic Pilgrimage as Country Relaxes COVID-19 Rules
With Uganda having relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, including the widely publicized reopening of schools, millions of pilgrims from all over the world are expected to throng the country’s Namugongo Shrine for the annual Martyr’s Day celebrations on June 3.
Catholic Bishop in Namibia Says Church “looking forward” to Hosting Regional Plenary
The people of God in Namibia are “looking forward” to hosting the Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) later this year, a Catholic Bishop in the Southern African country has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Clergy, Laity in Kisangani, DR Congo, Plan March in Solidarity with Victims of Violence
The people of God in the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have planned to hold “a peaceful march” to show their solidarity with victims of violence in the country’s Ituri Province.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Government, International Laxed Response to Attacks
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has decried the laxity in the government and international community’s response to the incessant attacks in the West African nation.
Catholic Diocese in Cameroon Holds First Annual Lenten Pilgrimage in Years amid Crises
The people of God in Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese have gathered for the first time in four years to celebrate their Diocesan Lenten pilgrimage.
Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop Shooting to be Delivered in Mid-April: Judge
The ruling in the case of last year’s shooting of the Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan that was first mentioned on January 26 has been postponed to mid-April, the judge has said.
Consider “call to Priesthood, the vineyard is huge”: Catholic Bishops in Malawi to Youth
Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the youth in the Southern African nation to consider devoting their life to God’s service as Priests.
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “grieving” amid Persistent Attacks, Killings
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed sadness over persistent attacks and killings in the West African nation.
