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Catholic News in Africa
Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.
On Death Anniversary of Catholic Bishop in South Sudan, Successor Recalls Tireless “sower”
Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Caesar Mazzolari, as a tireless “sower”.
Pioneer EWTN Summer Academy: Participants Urged to Brave Challenging Times
Catholic journalism is facing turbulent times in the era of propaganda and “planted lies”, participants in the Summer Academy of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Rome, Italy, have been told and encouraged to brave the challenging times as they cover Church events, defending the Truth.
U.S.-based Foundation President Urges Catholic Nuns in Kenya to Foster Inclusivity
Catholic Nuns in Kenya can become “important agents” of inclusivity, facilitating the narrowing of the gap between the rich and the poor as the country becomes a middle-income economy, the President of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has said.
“Five beautiful, intense years in Kinshasa”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, who is leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a five-year diplomatic service among the Congolese people has described as “beautiful and intense” his stay in the Central African nation.
Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity
The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly condemned” the murder in “unclear circumstances” of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Central African nation.
Kenyan Legislator Lauds Catholic Nuns for “carrying biggest burden” in Service Delivery
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dagoretti North Constituency in Kenya has lauded the apostolate of Catholic Nuns in the East African nation for doing much more in their collaboration with the government in the delivery of services.
Catholic Official in Chad Advocates for “competence, merit” in Public Appointments
The people of God in the North-Central African nation of Chad will be better served if public appointments are made on the basis of “competence and merit”, the Secretary General of the Association of African Priests and Religious in Chad (RESRAT) has said.
Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions against “evil bills”, Urges Christian Legislators to Be Vocal
Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, has cautioned against Bills that seek to negate gains the West African nation has made in the practice of religion, describing them as “evil bills”.
Don’t Allow Kenya “to go down” the Insurrection Path: Religious Leaders to President
Religious leaders in Kenya have cautioned President William Samoei Ruto against allowing citizens of the East African nation to stage a violent revolt against his government amid economic hardships.
“We are not ready”: Religious Leaders in Malawi Demonstrate against Same-Sex Marriages
Religious leaders in Malawi have expressed their disapproval of same-sex relationships through peaceful protests in the Southern African nation’s major cities.
Angolan Catholic Church Desecrated, Blessed Sacrament Scattered
The church of St. John Calabria Parish of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola was desecrated, with the desecrators making away with two Ciboria after accessing the Tabernacle, the Parish Priest has said.
“Be messengers of hope, animators of faith”: Nigerian Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests
The newly ordained Priests of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Nigeria have been urged to foster hope and contribute to the growth of Christian faith in their Priestly ministry.
Let’s Foster “fraternal, friendly society”: Bishop to Catholic Journalists in Africa
Catholic journalists in Africa will be of better service to migrants and refugees if they can invest their professional skills in fostering “a fraternal and friendly society” that is guided by a welcoming spirit, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
“God answered our prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Abducted Priest
The release of Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 while returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese, is a fruit of prayers, the Chancellor of the Nigerian Diocese has said.
Angolan Major Seminaries Seeking Partnership for Training of “hundreds of Seminarians”
St. Joseph Major Seminary and St. John Mary Vianney Propaedeutic Seminary in Angola’s Lwena Diocese are seeking partnerships for the upkeep of the “hundreds of Seminarians” enrolled in the two institutions of Priestly formation.
“Deeply concerned”: Kenya’s Church Leaders on Delayed Trial of Starvation Cult Suspects
Christian leaders in Kenya are "deeply concerned" about the delayed litigation of suspected criminals behind the Shakahola starvation cult that has reportedly claimed at least 360 lives since April 21 when the process of exhuming bodies from the Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, Eastern Kenya, started.
Catholic Bishops in Angola Advocate for Municipal Government Structure
Catholic Bishops in Angola are advocating for the municipal structure of governance, which they say is capable of realizing “local solutions” to the challenges in the Southern African nation.
Cardinal Urges Africa’s Catholic Journalists to Amplify Aspirations of Migrants, Refugees
The Vatican-based Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has urged Catholic journalists in Africa to amplify the aspirations of migrants and refugees.
