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Catholic News in Africa
Murdered Seminarian’s Colleagues in Nigeria Named Religious Freedom Award Recipients
Two Nigerian Seminarians who survived the 2020 kidnapping in which their companion Michael Nnadi was killed have been named recipients of the 2023 Religious Freedom Award organized by the Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
May Muhammed’s Birthday Strengthen Faith, Bring “infinite graces”: Ivorian Cardinal
May the Muslim commemoration of the Feast of Maouloud that marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed strengthen the faith of those who believe in Allah and bring with it His “infinite graces”, the Local Ordinary of Abidjan Archdiocese in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has implored.
Pope Francis Expresses Spiritual Closeness with Victims of Deadly Fire in Benin
Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness with victims of a fire incident at a shop in Southeastern Benin that reportedly resulted in the death of more than 35 people.
Eid-ul-Maulud: Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge “mutual respect” amid Religious Diversity
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, the Muslim celebration that marks the birth of Prophet Mohammed, Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling for the fostering of “mutual respect” in the West African nation that they say is characterized by religious diversity.
“We are not operating as an NGO”: New Caritas Africa President on Identity of Caritas
Caritas is an entity under the auspices of the Catholic Church hierarchy, and as such operates with the goal to witness the person of Jesus Christ, distinct from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), the new President of Caritas Africa has said.
Human Rights Activists Challenge UN to Investigate Jihadist Killings in Nigerian Region
Activists at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) are calling on the United Nations (UN) to intervene in insecurity in Southeastern Nigeria by investigating those behind Jihadist killings targeting Christians in the region.
Catholic Activists Want TikTok’s “sexually provocative” Content Banned in Kenya
Catholic activists in Africa under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa are calling upon the Kenyan government to ban sexually provocative content on TikTok, a social media platform that has gained rootedness in the East African nation, especially among the youth.
Catholic Entity Reaching Out to Cyclone Victims in Malawi with “vital humanitarian aid”
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) is helping victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi to rebuild their lives through “vital humanitarian aid”.
New Pastoral Year Launched in CAR Archdiocese, Cardinal Urges Faithful to “get involved”
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to “get involved” in the Church’s pastoral mission of evangelization as he presided over the launching of the Pastoral Year in his Metropolitan See.
Pilgrims Share Stories of Conversion and Healing at National Marian Shrine in Kenya
The steep hill, marked with the Stations of the Cross, leads to a spring of water believed to offer miraculous healing to those who visit Subukia National Marian Shrine in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru.
Delegates to Synod on Synodality to Give “no room for distraction”: Archbishop in Cameroon
Delegates to the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops are not to give “room for distractions” during the meeting scheduled to begin on October 4, a Catholic Bishop in Cameroon has told ACI Africa.
World Day for Migrants: Cardinal in CAR Urges Demolition of “walls of selfish comfort”
On the occasion of the 109th World Day for Migration and Refugees (WDMR), marked Sunday, September 24, the Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has called on the people of God under his pastoral care to work towards ending attitudes of selfishness and indifference.
Bishops in Africa in “complete solidarity” with Libya, Morocco after Floods, Earthquake
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have said they are in “complete solidarity” with the people of God in Morocco and Libya following the natural disasters in the two Northern African countries earlier this month.
Legion of Mary Members in Malawi to Pray for Tropical Cyclone Victims During Rosary Month
Members of the Legion of Mary in Malawi are set to pray the Holy Rosary in favor of the victims of Tropical Cyclone Freddy during the month of October.
Novices at Congolese Institution Urged to “guard against” Negative Globalization Effects
Novices at St. Luke Inter-Novitiate in Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been urged to guard themselves against the negative effects of globalization.
Salesians Empower Youth in “digital skills for employment" Initiative in Nigerian Centre
The Salesian Centre in Ibadan, Nigeria, has received equipment to help equip youths with digital skills in an initiative that seeks to address youth unemployment described as “digital skills for employment”.
“Heaven is meant for all of us”: Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Supportive Relations
There is need for Christians to foster supportive relationships, taking deliberate efforts to guard themselves from envy, a Catholic Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has said.
Pray for Candidates to Be Ordained in South Sudan to “become selfless shepherds”: Bishop
Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei is appealing for prayers for the three candidates awaiting ordination in October, the second for the Diocese since 2012, to prioritize the needs of the people in their ministry among the people of God.
At Religious Profession in Kenya, Bishop Urges Nuns to “pump” Love into Their Communities
The newly professed members of the Missionary Sisters of Evangelization (MSE) in Kenya have been cautioned against lamenting about the lack of love in Religious communities, and instead challenged to “pump that love” into their respective communities.
Curbing Insecurity Requires “proactive measures”: Christian Leaders in Nigerian State
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Taraba State have challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to spearhead “proactive measures” to curb insecurity in the West African nation and its States.
