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Catholic News in Africa
Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Nigeria’s Calabar Archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Christopher Naseri Naseri as the Auxiliary Bishop for the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar in Nigeria.
Take “holistic approach to malaria prevention, control”: Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone
The control and prevention of malaria require “a holistic approach”, including scientitific research, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said.
Catholic Men in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to Be at “forefront of resolving” Issues
Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese have been urged to spearhead reconciliation initiatives in their respective communities.
Faith Leaders in South Sudanese State Decry Rising Insecurity, Condemn Hate Speech
Religious leaders in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State (WES) have expressed concern about rising insecurity, and are calling on the population to remain calm.
South African Catholic Bishop Advocates for Rural Investment, Multiple “economic agents”
The Catholic Bishop of Mthatha Diocese in South Africa has urged the leaders in the country to invest in rural areas, facilitating the establishment of industries there.
Learners at Rwandan Salesian School “participate in clean-up work” to Realize Laudato Si’
Learners at Don Bosco Gatenga in Rwanda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali are taking part in a clean-up exercise that is part of their initiative to realize Pope Francis’ 2015 Encyclical Letter “on care for our common home”, Laudato Si’.
Jesuit Entity Empowers Cameroon’s Internally Displaced Women, Girls with Leadership Skills
Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), has reached out to internally displaced women and girls in Cameroon’s Southern region, empowering them with leadership skills.
“Take concrete actions” to Address Migration Effects on Families in Africa: Priest
Organizations dealing with issues of migration in Africa need to “take concrete actions” to address the effects of the related challenges on families on the continent, a Catholic Priest in Sao Tomé and Príncipe has said.
Catholic Priests in DR Congo Decry Increasing Armed Robberies, Rape on Women, Minors
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Kindu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have decried rising insecurity in Maniema, a province under their pastoral care, noting that incidences of rape on women and minors in the province are especially on the rise.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Decries “superficial” Interactions, Advocates for Truth
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has lamented superficiality that he says characterizes interactions among the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Kenya’s Catholic Institutions of Learning “hubs for moral values, faith formation”: Bishop
Institutions of learning under the auspices of the Catholic Church in Kenya are moral and faith formation “hubs” where young people “get the right values”, the Bishop of the country’s Kitui Diocese has said.
Regional Implications of Sudanese War Concern for Christian Human Rights Group
Violence in Sudan may escalate regionally and internationally with entry of other countries supporting the country’s warring parties, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Prayer Appeal Being Sought for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Michael Ifeanyi Asomugha, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted on April 15 from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese.
Centenary Celebrations Launch for South Sudanese Catholic Parish Postponed amid Insecurity
The launch of the centenary celebrations of Ave Maria Ngboko Parish of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) that had been scheduled for April 29 has been postponed due to “ongoing insecurity” in the area.
Spiritan Marian School in Tanzania “a mustard seed”: Official on Institution’s Jubilee
Marian Girls’ High School in Tanzania that is behind the liberation of girls from cultural practices that limit their opportunities in life is “a mustard seed”, the Provincial Superior of the members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in the East African country has said.
“Deeply concerned, troubled”: Religious Leaders in Eastern Africa on Violence in Sudan
Religious leaders in Eastern Africa are “deeply concerned and troubled” by the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan that erupted on April 15, pitting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Catholic Priests in DR Congo Question Government’s Plan to Resettle Ex-Rebels
Catholic Priests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have poked holes in the government’s plan to resettle ex-rebels belonging to the March 23 Movement (M23) who reportedly surrendered some of their strongholds in the Central African country.
War Survivors in Liberia Need Opportunities “to tell their stories”: Catholic Entities
Catholic entities in the West African nation of Liberia are calling on the country’s government, religious leaders, and officials of civil society organizations to work towards creating fora for survivors of the Liberian civil war to share their experiences.
Pope Francis’ Hungary Trip to Shine Hope for IDPs from Neighboring Ukraine
Pope Francis will be in Hungary between April 28-30, a visit expected to shine hope for millions of people who have fled from the war in Ukraine and are now living in the central European country.
Protracted Violence Behind Africa’s “many stateless children”: Archbishop in South Africa
Protracted violent conflicts in African countries has brought about the phenomenon of “stateless children” on the continent, the Catholic Archbishop of Johannesburg in South Africa has said.
