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Catholic News in Africa
Kenya's Christians in Week of Unity Prayer with Call “not to discriminate against anybody”
The Catholic Priest at the helm of the International Ecumenical Movement - Kenya Chapter (IEM-K) has, in his message for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), called on followers of Christ in the East African nation to shun all forms of discrimination.
Nigeria’s Elections “a long-awaited opportunity to democratically choose leaders”: Bishops
Next month’s general elections in Nigeria offer the electorate “a long-awaited opportunity” to have a new crop of democratically elected leaders, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have said.
South Africa Being Ruled by Mafia, “government appears to be powerless”: Catholic Bishop
Criminal gangs and mafias have taken control of South Africa and are wreaking havoc against innocent civilians, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Hopes Ecumenical Visit to “touch hearts of politicians”
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has expressed optimism that the planned ecumenical visit to the country early next month will “touch the hearts of politicians” to seek peace.
In Synodal Process, Catholics in West African Want “Church to redefine her values”
A section of Catholics in West Africa who have actively participated in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is advocating for the redefinition of Church values, the leadership of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has said.
Catholic Priest Decries Rampant Use of Illicit “kush” ahead of Elections in Sierra Leone
The use of a cheap and dangerous drug known as kush has become widespread among the youth in Sierra Leone, a situation that a Catholic Priest in the West African country finds alarming.
Salesians in DR Congo Giving Women Opportunity for “viable, empowering career path”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are reaching out to women, giving them an opportunity for “a viable and empowering career path” in an initiative being realized at Don Bosco Technical School in the country’s Bukavu Archdiocese.
Newly Ordained Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for “forgiveness, appreciation”
The newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese has called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster the spirit of pardon and appreciation of each other in view of realizing lasting peace in the country.
“Join me in praying for Fr. Isaac Achi,” Pope Francis’ Appeal for Murdered Nigerian Priest
Pope Francis has invoked prayers for the soul of Fr. Isaac Achi, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was murdered on Sunday, January 15 following an attack on Sts. Peter and Paul Kaffin Koro Parish of Minna Diocese in Nigeria.
“Extreme brutality”: Catholic Peace Entity on Burning of Bodies in Mozambique
The Catholic humanitarian foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has described a video that depicts soldiers burning bodies in Mozambique as an extreme level of brutality.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urged to Endeavor to “advance” Evangelization Mission
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) gathering for their Plenary Assembly at St. John Vianney National Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa have been urged to endeavor to “advance the mission of evangelization” in their deliberations.
Major Superiors in Nigeria Urge State to “be proactive in ameliorating sufferings"
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Nigeria (CMSN) have called on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to “be proactive” in addressing to the challenges of the people of God in the West African country and secure the nation.
Teen Mothers in Rwandan Diocese Gain Vocational Skills in Catholic Entity's Initiative
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is empowering teen mothers with vocational skills in Rwanda’s Gikongoro Diocese.
Acquittal of Egyptian Men who Assaulted Christian Woman Angers Christian Foundation
The human rights foundation, Christians Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed disgruntlement over the acquittal of three men who were accused of attacking, beating, and stripping an elderly Christian woman in Egypt.
Nigeria Allows “violence to metastasize, take root”: Christian Entity after Priest Murder
Nigeria has permitted violence to take root and to spread across the country, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt, the leadership of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan Set to Open “new chapter of hope, inspiration”: Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is expected to open a “new chapter of hope and inspiration” for the people of God in the country.
Rome-based Catholic Development Entity for Africa Announces AI training for Communicators
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation supporting African countries, is inviting digital communicators to participate in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training at a university in Rome.
“Cooperate with Bishop”: Cardinal at Episcopal Ordination in South Sudan
The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan have been urged to cooperate with the new Bishop who was Consecrated on Sunday, January 15.
Don’t Be “passive consumers of spiritual goods”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Local Ordinary of Abuja Archdiocese in Nigeria has cautioned the people of God in the West African nation against the tendency to passively consume “spiritual goods” in general and the message and person of Jesus Christ in particular.
Salesians in Benin’s Kandi Diocese Reaching Out to “abused, abandoned children”
Foyer Don Bosco, a children’s home under the auspices of members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Catholic Diocese of Kandi, Benin, is providing for the basic needs of “abused and abandoned children”.
