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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Bishop’s Key Lessons from Pope Francis in Caring for Migrants, Refugees in Africa
Pope Francis is celebrating his 10th anniversary as leader of the Catholic Church on Monday, March 13.
“He fertilized my brain”: Widely Published Nigerian Priest Inspired by Pope Francis
With over 100 scholarly publications in just about a decade, Fr. Stan Chu Ilo is inarguably one of the most published Catholic authors in Africa.
Catholic Nun in Kenya Lauds Pope Francis for Amplifying Women Voices “like never before”
In February 2021, Pope Francis appointed Sr. Hermenegild Makoro, a South African Catholic Nun, to the Commission for Methodology of the 2023 Synod of Bishops.
“Remain apolitical, neutral”: Nigerian Faith Leaders to Preachers on Gubernatorial Poll
Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have appealed for neutrality on the part of religious leaders in the West African nation ahead of the country’s gubernatorial elections that have been postponed by a week.
Community Radio in Sierra Leone Offering “prospects for women empowerment”: Testimony
A community radio station in Sierra Leone is offering opportunities for the empowerment of women in the West African nation, an official at the station has said.
“Seeks to destroy life”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Pro-homosexual Right Court Ruling
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have faulted the Supreme Court for its ruling to allow the registration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Major Seminary in Nigeria Fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”
St. Augustine's Major Seminary is fostering Interreligious Dialogue amid “security concerns”, the Rector of the Catholic institution that is located at Laranto in Jos North Local Government Area of Jos, Plateau State, a violence-prone region in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna, has said.
Catholic Bishops Condemn Military Invasion of DR Congo’s Lubumbashi Cathedral
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the military invasion of the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Catholic Archbishop’s residence in the country’s Lubumbashi Archdiocese.
Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
The Vicar General of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Mons. Elias Kwenzakufani Zondi, is to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of the same Archdiocese following his Thursday, March 9 appointment, the Holy See Press Office has announced.
Catholic Priest Pushes for Gender Inclusivity in South Sudan, Lauds Women as “transparent”
A Catholic Priest in South Sudan is advocating for gender inclusivity in the world’s youngest nation.
African Catholic Activists Call for Prolife Resolutions at Ongoing UN Women’s Conference
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo, is calling on diplomats and negotiators at the ongoing 67th edition of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) conference to reach pro-life and pro-family resolutions.
Pope Francis Rootedness in Church Peripheries “a Mother Teresa moment”: Kenyan Priest
The Church is experiencing “a Mother Teresa moment” with the leadership of Pope Francis who has expressed a deep connectedness with people on the fringes of society in his 10 years at the helm of the Catholic Church.
“We strongly condemn his murder”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon on Gallican Church Priest
The Catholic Bishop of Obala Diocese in Cameroon has expressed his solidarity with the Gallican church following the murder of one of her Priests, Fr. Olivier Ntsa Ebode.
“A scandalous industry”: Catholic Bishop on Human Trafficking in Southern Africa
Human trafficking in the nine countries under the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is “a scandalous industry” that goes against the rights of persons in all aspects , the Catholic Bishop overseeing a regional Catholic Bishops’ department for the Migrants and Refugees has decried.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Government to “work hard to end rampant killings”
A Catholic Priest serving in South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has called on the government of the East-Central African nation to work towards ending “rampant killings” in the country amid recent reports of violent conflicts.
Church Leaders in Africa Urged to Emulate Pope Francis’ Inclusivity Style to Save Numbers
In his 10 years of leadership of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has prioritized inclusivity, ensuring that all voices, including those of the marginalized, are heard.
Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Targeting Hundreds in Ongoing Free Eye Surgery
In an ongoing free surgery of the eyes under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yamdio (CDTY) in South Sudan, at least 180 patients have been reached and many more are expected in the coming days.
Caritas Freetown Director Calls for Support of Women in Sierra Leone’s Upcoming Elections
Supporting women's participation in elections is essential for promoting gender equality, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has said and called on the authorities in the West African nation to establish structures to protect women in the country’s upcoming elections.
Women, Girls in Zambia “continue to bear the brunt”: Jesuit Scholars on Rising Living Cost
Women and girls in the Southern African nation of Zambia suffer the most from the rising cost of living in the country, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
“Great joy”: SECAM on Reappointment of President to Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals
The news of the reappointment of the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has been “received with great joy”, the Secretary General of the continental Symposium of Catholic Bishops in Africa has said.
