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Catholic News in Africa
Catholic Aid Agency Reaches Out to Thousands Facing Starvation in Kenya, Ethiopia
The leadership of the Rome-based Catholic Lay Religious Sovereign Order of Malta, Malteser International (MI), is reaching out with cash and food aid to thousands of Kenyans and Ethiopians facing starvation amid extended periods of drought.
Salesian Entity Highlights Medical Care Initiatives for Youth with HIV/AIDS in Africa
On the annual event of World AIDS Day marked December 1, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has highlighted initiatives providing medical care and social support for young people living with HIV/AIDS across the globe, including Africa.
Pope Francis to Realize Postponed Trip to Africa, Vatican Unveils Itinerary
Pope Francis is set to realize his postponed trip to two African countries early next year, officials of the Holy See have announced.
Ethiopians “wait with hope” Results of Recently Signed Peace Agreement: Catholic Priest
The people of God in Ethiopia are waiting “with hope” to see the “effects” of the recently signed peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) has said.
Bishops in Ghana Concerned about “dwindling population of Catholics” in the Country
Bishops in Ghana have expressed concern about the “dwindling number of Catholics” in the West African nation.
Salesians’ Clean Water Initiative Benefiting Hundreds in Zambian, Namibian Villages
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated the access to clean water to hundreds of residents of a Catholic Parishes in Zambia and in Namibia.
Nuncio in Kenya Assures Bishop-elect of Pope Francis’ Support, Urges Local Collaboration
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has assured the Bishop-elect of the country’s Kitale Diocese of Pope Francis’ “support and prayer” in his Episcopal Ministry.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Eulogize Cardinal Who Served “with dedication, generosity”
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have paid glowing tribute to Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who passed on in Rome on November 27.
Listening “way out of problems we encounter”: South Sudanese Bishop in Advent 2022 Message
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has underscored the need to foster listening in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, describing the practice as “the way out of problems we encounter.”
Catholic Bishops in Chad Decry Violence, Call for “true inclusive national dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Chad have decried “endemic violence” in the North-Central African nation and are urging authorities to call for “a true inclusive national dialogue”.
“Faithful witness, wise, gentle pastor”: Holy Father Pays Tribute to Late African Cardinal
Pope Francis has eulogized the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who died on Sunday, November 27 as a “faithful witness to the gospel”.
Catholic Activists in Africa Ask Kenya’s President to Withdraw Directive Legalizing GMOs
Catholic activists in Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling on the President of Kenya to withdraw “with immediate effect” his directive legalizing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the East African nation.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Urge Collective Responsibility to “fish out” Terror Movements
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling for collective responsibility in knowing and exposing terror movements to relevant authorities in the West African country.
Official of Catholic Church Entity Says Gender Bill in Sierra Leone “great win” for Women
An official of the overseas development of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has lauded the passing into law of the Gender Equality Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Bill in Sierra Leone as a great win for women and a step towards their advancement.
Catholic Bishop Mourns African Cardinal Who Desired to Revive Symposium of Bishops
The desire of Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, who served as President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) before his death on Sunday, November 27, was to fire up the work of the common forum of Catholic Bishops on the continent, the Bishop of Oyo Diocese in Nigeria has said.
African Cleric Lauds Creation of Loss and Damage Fund at COP-27 as “important first step”
An African Catholic Priest heading a Jesuit entity has lauded the resolution by the United Nations 27th Conference of Parties Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt to establish a loss and damage fund as an “important first step” in attaining climate justice.
Planned Ecclesiastical Year in Zambia’s Mansa Diocese to Focus on “Care of Mother Earth”
The leadership of Mansa Diocese in Zambia has settled on “Care and Protection of Mother Earth” as the theme for the new “ecclesiastical year” set to be launched at the start of the second part of Advent 2022.
Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Condoles with Bereaved Families of Landslide Victims
The Archbishop of Yaounde Archdiocese in Cameroon has shared his condolences to families of the bereaved following the Sunday, November 27 landslide in the capital city of the Central African nation that left at least a dozen people dead.
Recently Elevated African Cardinal Dies Days after Leaving Hospital in Rome
Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, one of the Catholic Church leaders elevated to Cardinal during the August 27 Consistory, has died.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Conducting Civic Education to Prevent Post-election Chaos
Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are conducting voter education and training of faith-based leaders in the West African nation to ensure that the country holds free, fair and peaceful elections slated for June next year.
