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Catholic News in Africa
Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo
Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic Archbishop of the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese has said.
African Theologians Advocate for Adoption of African Values in Synod on Synodality
Participants in the ongoing Synod on Synodality symposium of Theologians that was organized by the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) are suggesting that the Synodal process be anchored in African values.
Manage Climate Crisis in Tanzania by Forming People’s Consciences: Catholic Official
The challenge of climate change can be addressed by forming people’s consciences so that “right ideas” are nurtured, an official of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has said.
Caritas Africa Entity Advocates for More Women Religious in Catholic Continental Body
An official of the Caritas Africa Women Task Force Committee (CAWTFC) has expressed concern over a limited representation of women Religious in Caritas Africa.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo, State to Partner to Construct Shrine Ahead of Papal Visit
Plans are underway for Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to partner with the government of the Central African nation to construct a shrine in memory of Blessed Isidore Bakanja ahead of the planned Papal visit in July.
Nigerian Priest Suspended Over Tribal Remarks Recalled after “thorough investigation”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been suspended for allegedly banning songs in one of the local languages in “his Church” has been recalled from “indefinite administrative leave” following “thorough investigation”.
Coordinator of 2019 Papal Visit in Mozambique Appointed Bishop of Country's Pemba Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop António Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo who coordinated the Papal visit in Mozambique in 2019 as the Local Ordinary of the country’s Pemba Diocese.
Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference
Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Catholic Entity in Sierra Leone Campaigning to Boost Women Numbers in Country’s Government
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is working through the “Yellow ribbon campaign”, an empowerment project that is aimed at boosting the representation of Sierra Leonean women in parliament and in the country’s local councils.
Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese, Security Guard Killed
A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria's Kaduna Archdiocese has been kidnapped by gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, March 8 and his security guard killed.
“Stand strong in faith, vigilant to avoid being misused”: Kenyan Bishop to Catholic Women
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitui has urged Catholic women to “stand strong in faith” and to be wary of politicians who might want to misuse them while campaigning for various political positions in the August 9 general elections.
On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa
On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower “young women and girls” across the globe, including Africa.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Blames Country’s Corruption on Insensitivity to Evil
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has said the insensitivity of people of God to evil in Nigeria has heightened corruption to the extent that solutions to most challenges are sought through graft.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Urge “works of mercy, peace building” Ahead of Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 59th Plenary Assembly, urged the people of God to carry out works of mercy, reconciliation, and peacebuilding ahead of Pope Francis’ July pastoral visit.
Catholic Activists Urge UN to Omit Abortion, Contraceptives in Climate Change Conference
Officials of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of the International Catholic entity of social activists, have expressed their “disbelief” at the alleged inclusion of abortion, contraceptives and the sexualization of children as part of “solutions to climate change” proposed for the 2022 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66).
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria’s Owerri Archbishop, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Anthony John Valentine Obinna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria and appointed his successor.
Human Rights Agency Condemns Closing Down of Catholic-owned Building in Sudan
UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has condemned the closing down of a building owned by the Catholic Church in Sudan where worshippers from different religions in the Northeastern African country meet for social activities and prayers.
Catholic Religious Education in Cape Verde to Provide “integral human formation”: Priest
The re-introduction of Moral and Catholic Religious Education (EMRC) in schools in the Island nation of Cape Verde is expected to contribute toward the “integral formation” of learners, a Catholic Priest has said.
Pro-lifers Urge Kenyan Religious Leaders to Actively Select, Elect Pro-Family Politicians
Officials of pro-life groups under the Empowered Youth Coalition (EYC) are calling upon religious and community leaders in Kenya to identify and vote for political candidates who stand for the protection of life and family in the August 9 general elections.
SECAM Expresses Solidarity with People of God in Madagascar Following Cyclone Batsirai
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has, in a collective statement, expressed solidarity with the people of God in Madagascar following the “terrible cyclone Batsirai” that hit the country last month.
