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Catholic News in Africa
Declare “state of emergency” on Drought in Southwest Angola: Catholic Entity to Government
The leadership of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) is calling on the Angolan government to declare a “state of emergency” on drought in the Southern African nation.
Increased Fuel Prices in Zambia Expected but “disheartening”: Jesuit Institute Official
An official of the Lusaka-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said that while the recent increase in fuel prices in Zambia was expected, the move by the country’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is discouraging as it will impact negatively on households.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Disrespect for “sovereignty”: Southern Africa Bishops
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrespects “the sovereignty of each nation”, the spokesperson of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC), Archbishop Stephen Brislin, has said.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Decries Discrimination, Urges Fostering of “unity in diversity”
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African country to stop discriminating each other based on their various differences but instead to foster unity in their diversity.
Persistent Insecurity in Nigeria “biggest threat to 2023 elections”, Christian Leaders Say
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying it constitutes the “biggest threat” to general elections scheduled to take place next year.
Synodality Church’s “antidote to clericalism”: Mauritian Cardinal in Pastoral Letter
The Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has, in his latest pastoral letter for the Lenten period, said that the Synod on Synodality and the ongoing preparations are part of the Catholic Church’s initiatives to counteract clericalism.
Catholic Leaders in South Sudan, DR Congo Express “great joy” Over Planned Papal Visit
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have received with “great joy” the news of the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis to their respective countries.
Catholic Hospital in Kenya to Be Named after Missionary Nun Who Died in Road Accident
Itando Mission Hospital of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya where Sr. Sunita Conceicao Eusebia Colaco served until her death in a road accident is to be named after the Indian-born Catholic Nun, Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe has said.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Says Intimidation Has Become a Survival Technique in Country
Violence in Nigeria is on the rise and the people are intimidating others for survival, the Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has said.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Urge Faithful to Strengthen Family Bonds During Lenten Season
Catholic Bishops in Ghana urge faithful to focus on strengthening family bonds during this year’s Lenten Season.
“Be in forefront to share Good News”: Malawian Catholic Archbishop to Journalists
A Catholic Archbishop in Malawi has urged Catholic journalists in the Southeastern African nation to be on the frontline in spreading the good news about Jesus Christ as part of their participation in the country’s evangelization ministry.
Christian Entity Welcomes Release of Egyptian Quranic Blogger Accused of Extremism
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a human rights entity, has lauded the release of an Islamic blogger in Egypt whose Quranic content that allegedly challenged religious extremist narratives in the country landed him in police custody.
Pope Francis to Visit Two African Countries in July, Vatican Official Says
Pope Francis is expected to visit two African nations in a July trip that is to begin in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and then to South Sudan, an official at the Vatican has announced.
Archbishop in Tanzania Asks Musicians to Compose Songs to Publicize Planned AMECEA Plenary
The President of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) is calling upon Catholic artists in the East African nation to compose songs ahead of the Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA).
Recite Rosary in Lent to “collapse bloodletting cloud” in Nigeria: Bishops of Onitsha
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province are calling on the people of God under their pastoral care to pray the Holy Rosary “daily and faithfully” throughout the Lenten Season imploring for peace in the Southeastern part of the country.
Encourage Catholics to “give more” During Lent: Bishops in Southern Africa Tell Priests
Catholic Bishops in Eswatini, Botswana, and South Africa are calling on Priests in the three Southern African nations to encourage the people of God under their pastoral care to “give more freely” to the Bishops Lenten Appeal (BLA) initiative.
Remain “committed to the Lord's gift of peace”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop in Lent Message
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has encouraged the people of God in his Episcopal See to remain dedicated to peace throughout the electioneering period in the East African nation.
Catholic Archbishop Decries Bad Governance, Corruption in Cameroon, Urges Conversion
Archbishop Samuel Kleda of the Catholic Archdiocese of Douala decries bad governance and corruption in Cameroon.
Catholic Nun Promoted to Kenyan University First Full Prof. Pledges to Mentor Researchers
A Kenyan Catholic Nun who was promoted to the rank of a Nairobi-based university’s first full professor has said that the promotion is an opportunity for her to mentor young researchers.
Two Suspects in Shooting of Bishop-elect in South Sudan Freed for “lack of evidence”
Two of the six suspects in the case of the shooting of Mons. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, have been freed because of what the judge has termed “lack of evidence against them.”
