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Catholic News in Africa
Holy Trinity “should be our model” amid Challenge of Divisions: Archbishop in Nigeria
The communion and relationship of the persons of the Most Holy Trinity “should” inspire the cultivation of “unity and harmony” in Nigeria, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Archdiocese Cautioned against Violence
The Catholic Bishop of Juba Archdiocese in South Sudan has called on members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Metropolitan See to “shun violence” especially against women.
Impose “stricter measures” on Gun Circulation: Catholic Bishops in Uganda to Government
Catholic Bishops in Uganda have expressed concern about gun deaths in the country, and have called on the government to impose “stricter measures” on the circulation of firearms.
Eucharistic Congress in DR Congo: Archbishop Presents “perfect love” of Trinity as Model
The “perfect love” that exists between the three persons of the Most Holy Trinity is a model of communion and relationship that the people of God can emulate, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio for Zambia/Malawi, Bishop for Malawian Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Gian Luca Perici as the Apostolic Nuncio for the Southern African countries of Zambia and Malawi.
Archbishop of Antananarivo in Madagascar Retires, Pope Francis Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Odon Marie Arsène Razanakolona from the pastoral care of Madagascar’s Antananarivo Archdiocese, and has appointed Bishop Jean de Dieu Raoelison of Ambatondrazaka Diocese as his successor.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Sudan’s El Obeid Diocese Dies in U.S. at 84
Bishop Macram Max Gassis, the first Catholic Bishop of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, has passed on in the U.S. after suffering poor health “for many months”. He was aged 84.
Professor in South Africa Appointed to Vatican Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed a South Africa-based Professor of chemistry as a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
“Joy” as Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese Regains Freedom after Two Days in Captivity
Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on June 2 while returning from Awka to Nnewi in Nigeria’s Anambra State has been set free.
Catholic, Africa Civil Entities Call for Seafood Inclusion in Global Climate Discussions
Catholic and Africa-based civil entities are among the organizations calling for the inclusion of seafood in the Sharm El-Sheikh Joint Work on Implementation of Climate Action on Agriculture and Food Security.
Prayer Appeal for “quick release in good health” of Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria
Prayers are being sought for the “quick release in good health” of Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara reportedly abducted on June 2 from the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Negative Effects on Marriage Institution, Authentic Love
Negative tendencies including “selfishness and destructive ambitions” have negatively impacted on the institution of marriage, a Nigerian Catholic Bishop has said.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Proposes Beatification of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has proposed the beatification of those who lost their lives in last year’s Pentecost Sunday massacre.
Forced, Early Marriage Part of “old mentality” to Denounce: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan
Forcing young girls into marriage is part of the “old mentality” that should be challenged and denounced in South Sudan, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Torit Diocese has said.
Jesuit Entity in Zambia Warns of “increasing political interference” in Constituency Fund
Officials of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia are warning of a “seemingly increasing political interference” in the handling of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the Southern African nation.
“A heartbreaking blow”: Police on Death of Two Pilgrims Walking to Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine
The death of the two pilgrims who were walking to Namugongo Shrine in the Archdiocese of Kampala to join others in the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage is “a heartbreaking blow”, the police in Uganda have said.
Caritas South Sudan Farming Skills Training to Improve “local food security”: Beneficiary
The training that Caritas South Sudan realized for a group of farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State last month will contribute to increased productivity and improved “local food security”, a beneficiary of the May 24 training has said.
“We call for reason, restraint, responsibility”: Bishops in Senegal amid Deadly Protests
Catholic Bishops in Senegal are “very concerned” about the violent protests in the country that have resulted in the loss of at least nine lives, and are appealing for “restraint”, and for reason to prevail over emotions.
Police in Uganda Announce “very robust” Security Measures ahead of Martyrs’ Day
The police in Uganda announced “very robust” security measures ahead of the annual June 3 Martyrs’ Day pilgrimage at Namugongo Shrine in Kampala Archdiocese.
Guinea’s New Constitution “must” Safeguard Religious Freedoms: Catholic Archbishop
A new constitutional dispensation being considered in Guinea need to ensure that religious freedoms are safeguarded, Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of the country’s Conakry Archdiocese has said.
