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Catholic News in Africa
Bishop-elect in South Sudan “grateful to be back” to Country ahead of Episcopal Ordination
The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, Mons. Christian Carlassare, has said he is “grateful to be back” to the country days to his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25.
Catholic Missionary Nun in South Africa “honored, humbled” as Recipient of Italian Award
The Catholic Missionary Nun who received the Order of the Star of Italy for her service among migrants and refugees in Southern Africa has said the award “is really humbling” and expressed gratitude to her collaborators in the ministry among the poor.
Priests are “first and foremost bridge builders”: Nigerian-born Permanent Observer to UN
The representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has underscored the main role of Catholic Priests saying they are “first and foremost bridge builders”.
At Virtual Event, Tanzanian Priest Offers Insights into Mary as “icon of African women”
A Tanzanian Catholic Priest has, at a virtual event, offered insights into the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an “icon of African women.”
Church Farms in Zimbabwe to Be More Viable after Bishops Sign Deal with Canned Food Entity
Catholic Church farms in Zimbabwe are expected to become more viable by growing crops that will later be canned or crushed to produce jam after members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) signed a contract with Cashel Valley, a Zimbabwean food company.
Theme of Synodality “breath of fresh air” to Migrants, Refugees: South African Archbishop
The theme of the Synod on Synodality is a relief for those on the move including the refugees and migrants for they have a chance to participate and be heard, a Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has said.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Eulogize Fourth President for “humble, exemplary Service”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have eulogized the country’s fourth President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, as a humble statesman who realized “humble, exemplary and generous service to the people” in the Southern Africa nation.
Catholic Priest in Mozambique Says Challenges amid Cyclone Gombe “immeasurable”
A Catholic Priest of Mozambique’s Nampula Archdiocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, described the destruction caused by cyclone Gombe as “immeasurable.”
Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Calls for End of Hostilities in Casamance, Senegal
The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has called on the government of Senegal to end its military operation in the Casamance region.
Mozambicans Questioning Protection of State Officials in Attacks: Catholic Peace Entity
Locals in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province have raised questions concerning the protection of economic interests of senior government officials even as civilians continue to be harassed by militants in the embattled Mozambican region.
Jesuits in Africa Welcome Provisional COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver Deal
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have welcomed the provisional deal to waive patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as one of the first steps towards achieving social justice.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders to Embark on Civic Education ahead of General Elections
Representatives of religious leaders in Kenya have said that plans are underway for them to spearhead civic education targeting their respective members as the East African nation prepares for general elections in August.
“It’s a miracle I escaped”, Catholic Nun in Nigeria Says after Surviving Deadly Shooting
Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi, a member of the Handmaids of the Child Jesus in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia who survived a fatal shooting incident in the embattled Anambra State last month finds it difficult to believe that she escaped the February 24 episode unscathed.
Catholic Bishop, Women Association in Ghana Pay Solidarity Visit to Gas Explosion Victims
The Catholic Bishop of Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese in Ghana and members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) have paid a solidarity visit to victims of the January 20 gas explosion that occurred near a mining town in the Southwestern region of the country.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Support Polio Vaccination Campaign, Call for Collaboration
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have, in a joint statement, endorsed the polio vaccination campaign and urged the people of God in the country to participate in the exercise that is scheduled for March 21.
Plight of Single Mothers in Southern Africa Part of Synod on Synodality Topics: Priest
The challenges single mothers face as members of the Church in the region covered by the Inter-regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are among the topics of the ongoing Synod on Synodality, a Catholic Priest has said.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water to Hundreds in Rundu Vicariate, Namibia
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to at least 250 dwellers of Ngwa-ngwa village in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.
Judge to Give Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop-elect Shooting on His Ordination Day
The ruling in the case of the shooting of the Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan is expected to be delivered on March 25, the same day Mons. Christian Carlassare is to be ordained Bishop.
Transition in Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese Similar to “going on retreat”: Archbishop-elect
The administrative change in the Diocese of Nakuru in Kenya following the transfer of Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba to the Archdiocese of Kisumu can be favorably compared with the Kenyan Diocese “going on retreat”, the Archbishop-elect has said.
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Concerned about Inter-Communal Violence, Appeals for Dialogue
The Catholic Bishop emeritus of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis, has expressed concern about inter-communal violence in the Abyei Administrative Area (AAA) in the Northeastern African country along the border with South Sudan.
