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Catholic News in Africa
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Urge Dialogue Based on “clearly defined framework” to End Crisis
Religious leaders in Kenya under their umbrella body, the National Dialogue Forum (NDF), are advocating for dialogue among political leaders in the East African nation to end the crisis in the country.
Go Beyond Ethnicities, Strive for Collaboration: Bishop in South Sudan to Catholic Men
Bishop Mathew Remijio Adam of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has urged members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Episcopal See to go beyond their respective ethnicities, and instead strive for collaboration to bring positive change to society.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Appeal for Calm amid Post-Election Grievances
Members of the Interreligious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are appealing to the citizens of the West African country to maintain calm as stakeholders work to resolve grievances relating to the country’s June 24 general elections.
Pope Francis Appoints Pioneer Bishop for Kenyan New Diocese, New Archbishop in Madagascar
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Diocese of Wote as a new Episcopal See in Kenya and appointed Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, who has been serving as the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Embu Diocese as its pioneer Bishop.
Bishop in Burkina Faso in Solidarity with Catholics Skipping Mass for Fear of Attacks
Many people no longer attend Holy Mass in Burkina Faso for fear of jihadist attacks, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dori has said, and expressed his closeness with those who fear for their lives.
Alarm as Over 50 Militia Groups Rise against Christians in Nigeria
Over 50 armed groups, most of them jihadist movements, have sprung up in Nigeria since 2015 targeting Christians, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has established.
“Step in the right direction”: Caritas Gambia Official on Bicycle Initiative for Students
The bicycle initiative that has seen thousands of students in the West African country of Gambia have easy access to their respective schools has been a “step in the right direction”, Caritas Gambia Project Coordinator, Pedro Mendy, has said.
Nation Can’t “be built on assassinations”: DRCongo Cardinal on Opposition Spokesman Murder
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has denounced the murder of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
“Never experienced anything like this before”: Nigerian Cardinal on Last General Elections
The West African nation has conducted multiple general elections, but the last one had so many flaws that it is “unparallelled”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe to Represent Holy Father in Colombia
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, the Apostolic Nuncio in Zimbabwe, as his representative in the South American nation of Colombia.
Late Ugandan Catholic Archbishop Delivered Touching Homilies, “very sociable man”: Eulogy
At his Requiem Mass, members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have remembered the late Archbishop Paul Bakyenga, who passed away on Tuesday, July 18 at the age of 79 for delivering touching homilies.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria to “fight desert encroachment” in Tree Planting Initiative
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at addressing the “desert encroachment” and other related challenges.
Africa Listed as Top Beneficiary of 2022 Aid to the Church in Need Donations
The people of God in Africa benefited the most from the donations that were channeled through Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
He Served “with courage, braveness”: Bishop on Catholic Priest Killed at Tanzanian Parish
The late Fr. Pamphili Nada, who was killed by a man suspected to be mentally challenged at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Karatu Parish of Tanzania’s Mbulu Diocese has been eulogized as a Priest who served “with courage and bravery”.
Kenya’s Finance Act 2023 Placing “unsustainable burden” on Kenyans: Catholic Bishops
Kenya’s Finance Act of 2023 that received Presidential assent last month has placed “unsustainable burden” on citizens of the East African nation, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Christian Entity Welcomes Presidential Pardon of Egyptian Lawyer, Human Rights Activist
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the Wednesday, July 19 Presidential pardon granted to a lawyer and a human rights activist in Egypt.
Jihadists Posing as State Actors to Grab Land from Christians in Nigeria: Report
Some Nigerian State officials are working in cahoots with jihadist mercenaries to grab land from Christians in the West African country, researchers at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) have established.
Catholic Bishops Condemn Brutality on “innocent Kenyans”, Urge Police to Target Criminals
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have condemned police brutality on “innocent Kenyans” in the latest round of opposition-led anti-government protests and called upon law enforcement officers to target criminals, who infiltrate groups of demonstrators.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Political Candidates against Self-seeking Agenda
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned political candidates in the December 20 general elections against self-seeking agenda.
Zambia’s Debt Relief Deal “opportunity to reduce cost of living": Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said that the debt relief deal that Zambia has reportedly reached with her creditors provides an opportunity for the government of the Southern African nation to reduce the country’s cost of living.
