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Catholic News in Africa
Make Youth “active stakeholders in the fight against climate change”: Global Youth Leader
There is need for concerted efforts with the youth at the forefront in the fight against “climate injustice”, the global Coordinator of Loss and Damage Youth Coalition (LDYC), a coalition of more than 530 youth from over 40 countries in the global North and South who are united in the demand for “action on addressing the Loss and Damage caused by climate change”, has said.
Catholic South African Twins Singing to Bring the “light of Christ” to the World
South African Catholic twins whose singing put them to the limelight at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic wish to bring the “light of Christ” to the world through gospel music.
Source Confirms Arrest “without a reason” of Catholic Bishop, Two Priests in Eritrea
Security officers in Eritrea have arrested and detained a Catholic Bishop and two Priests, a source in the Northeastern African country has confirmed to ACI Africa.
Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Appeals for Prayers for “unconditional release” of Priest
The Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria is calling on the people of God to pray for the “unconditional release” of Fr. Joseph Igweagu who was kidnapped on October 12 as he returned to his Parish residence after presiding over a funeral Vigil Mass.
Global Civil Society Network Urges African Unity “against climate injustice” During COP27
There is need for Africans “to stand united” in their fighting “against Climate injustice” ahead of the UN climate conference COP27 scheduled to take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from November 6-18, the Executive Director of Climate Action Network (CAN), has said.
“Greatly honored” to Have Served: Kenya’s Interfaith Council as COVID-19-mandate Ends
Members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya who were mandated to guide the resumption of public worship during the COVID-19 pandemic have, as their tenure comes to an end, expressed gratitude to the Kenyan government and the people of God in the East African nation for giving them the opportunity to serve.
Plenary Assembly of Sudan Bishops to Review Achievements, Challenges in Dioceses: Official
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan who are convening for their weeklong Plenary Assembly in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, are to review the achievements and challenges the people of God are facing in the two-nation Dioceses, an official has told ACI Africa.
Climate Change is “structural sin”, Bishops in Africa Say, Demand World Leaders’ Action
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith-based and civil society actors in demanding that world “decision makers” act fast to address the climate change crisis, which they say is a “striking example of structural sin.”
Emulate Old Testament Rulers, Pray for Citizens: Catholic Archbishop to Leaders in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on “political and traditional” leaders in the West African nation to find inspiration in the prayer attitude of Old Testament rulers and pray for the Nigerians under their care.
Apostolic Nuncio’s Visit an Expression of “care for each diocese”: Bishop in Eswatini
The October 6-10 pastoral visit by the representative of the Holy Father to Eswatini shows how much the Apostolic Nuncio to the Southern African nation cares about the life of the people of God in every single Catholic Diocese, the Bishop of Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Episcopal See in Eswatini, has said.
On Annual Day for Poverty Eradication, Salesians Focus on Youth in Burundi, Tanzania
On the annual event of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, officials of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe, including Africa.
Caritas Internationalis Advocates for “small-scale agriculture” ahead of World Food Day
Ahead of the World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16 annually, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on leaders across the globe, including Africa, to support “small-scale agriculture” in order to address “food injustice”.
Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola
The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.
“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal
The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue
Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.
Be “voice for the voiceless”: Ethiopian Bishop to International Community on Tigrayan War
The just resumed war in Tigray, the Northernmost region of Ethiopia, is the largest “our planet right now”, the Bishop of Adigrat in the Horn of Africa nation has said, and called on the international community to be “a voice for the voiceless” Tigrayans experiencing a biting humanitarian crisis in the embattled region.
Embrace Servant Leadership and “a lot will change”: Cardinal to Nigerian Political Actors
There is need for political actors in Nigeria to adopt servant leadership as lived by Jesus Christ, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.
New Leadership Means “new energy” for Religious Order: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
The immediate former Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) has told ACI Africa that the new leadership of the Religious Order will inject “new energy” into the “whole Congregation”.
Muslim Leaders in Senegal Resisting External Extremism, Committed to Fraternity: Bishop
Religious leaders from different faith groups in Senegal have maintained a commitment to live in harmony with each other, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said, adding that Muslim leaders in particular have expressed a commitment to resist the influence of extremism that is reining in the country’s neighbors.
Planned Papal Dialogue with African University Students to Stir Synodal Conversations
Young people drawn from various Catholic Universities in Africa are set to engage with Pope Francis in a dialogue that is aimed at stirring full participation of the youth in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.
