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Catholic News in Africa
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Italian-born Apostolic Nuncio to Morocco
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the Apostolic Nunciature to Morocco submitted by Archbishop Vito Rallo, a native of Italy who turned 70 on May 30.
Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church
Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted the President of the Central African nation for describing the Catholic Church as partisan and divisive.
“Proud to be Catholic”: Kenyan Minister on Church-State Collaboration in Service Delivery
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has lauded the consistency of the Catholic Church in Kenya in the delivery of services in collaboration with the government, describing the accomplishments in the education and health sectors as sources of her pride as a Catholic faithful.
Bill Seeking to Regulate Nigeria’s Seminary Programs “unnecessary, impracticable”: Bishops
Members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have expressed their reservations about a bill that seeks to regulate Christian education in the country, including what is taught in Seminaries and in other Christian Theological Institutions.
Pope Francis Erects New Catholic Diocese in Guinea, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Diocese of Guéckédou as a new Episcopal See in Guinea and appointed Mons. Norbert Tamba Sandouno as its pioneer Bishop.
Jesuit Entity Fostering “socio-economic resilience” among Refugees at Camp in Cameroon
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), is fostering “socio-economic resilience” among refugees at Cameroon’s Minawao Refugee Camp in an agribusiness partnership.
Ongoing Violence in Sudan “for the moment” Not Religious, Not Civil: Apostolic Nuncio
The ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that broke out on April 15 is, “for the moment”, neither on the basis of religion nor is it a civil war, the representative of the Holy Father in the Northeastern African nation has said.
Researchers Foresee “mass exodus” of Young Nigerian Christians: This is Why
The passivity of Nigerian authorities amid systematic religious-based attacks have left many young Christians in Nigeria disillusioned and many may leave the West African country, a recent report by the Catholic Pontifical and Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has shown.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Encourage “strong sense of Eucharistic worship, devotion”
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are encouraging the people of God in the Central African nation to develop a “strong sense” of worship and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
Constitutional Referendum Not a Priority for CAR: Catholic Bishops to Government
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have faulted the government for its decision to hold a constitutional referendum at a time when the country grappling with life-threatening issues, including economic and socio-political challenges.
Bishops’ Peace Initiative Aim to Transform “underlying conflict drivers” in Kenyan Region
The peace initiative that members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) are to launch has an objective of facilitating the transformation of factors behind conflict and “curb the perennial violence” in the country’s North Rift region covered by six Catholic Dioceses.
World Youth Day, “an act of faith” for Youth in Burkina Faso: National Chaplain
The planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 to be realized in Lisbon, Portugal, in August is “an act of faith” that provides young people in Burkina Faso an opportunity to “deepen their faith”, the National Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger (CEBN) has said.
Caritas Official in Sierra Leone Calls for Calm amid Chaos, “confusion”, after Tense Polls
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has urged voters in the just concluded general elections in the West African country to maintain patience and calm as they “wait for the final verified results”.
Let’s “remain firmly rooted in God” amid Threats: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to remain faithful to God amid threats made against the innocent who try to do the right thing.
Invest in Farming, Take Advantage of “rainy season”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
The rainy season in parts of South Sudan provides an opportunity to practice farming, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has said, and directed that Catholic institutions in his Episcopal See set invest in farming.
“Spiritually transformative”: Catholic Nun on Years Spent in Jihadist Captivity in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017 and held for nearly five years has described the years she spent with her abductors as “spiritually transformative” and a blessing in her life.
Youth Attending 2023 World Youth Day from Burkina Faso Urged to Return Fearless
Burkina Faso needs fearless Christians, those who are ready to bear witness to their faith without fear of intimidation, young Burkinabe who are to participate in the 2023 World Youth Day (WYD) in person in Lisbon, Portugal, have been told.
Top Officials that Nigerian Activists Want Tried for Christian Persecution
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) is petitioning for the prosecution of over 30 top current and former government officials in Nigeria for killings of Christians in the West African country.
“Today, more than ever”: CAR Catholic Bishops on Need for Church-State Peace Networking
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have underscored the need for collaboration between the Church and the State to realize peaceful coexistence among the citizenry.
Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against “reactive statements”
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State are cautioning the country’s Department of State Services (DSS) against the tendency to issue “reactive statements” after threats of incidents of insecurity.
