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Catholic News in Africa
Kenyan Bishop Urges New Government, Opposition to Unite in Addressing Citizen Issues
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has urged the President William Ruto-led government that was inaugurated last month to “work together” with members of the opposition in addressing issues affecting citizens of the East African nation.
Catholic Entity in Lesotho Calls on New Prime Minister to Address Delayed Reforms
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the newly elected Prime Minister to address “national reforms” that were supposed to have been completed by the end of the five-year term of the last parliament of the Southern African Kingdom.
Catholic Bishop in Zambia Advocates for Realization of “integral human development”
The Bishop of Zambia’s Solwezi Diocese has emphasized the need for the implementation of programs that contribute to the realization of “integral human development” in his Episcopal See.
Ahead of World Food Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Measures to End Hunger in Africa
Ahead of the annual event of World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has highlighted measures to end hunger across the globe, including Africa.
Aim for “sound education” in Universities to Fight Ignorance: South Sudanese Archbishop
The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has urged students in the East-Central African nation to aim for “sound education” at university level.
Research More on GMOs to Cushion Kenyans from Future “negative effects”: Catholic Bishop
There is need for more research on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Kenya before allowing the cultivation of GM crops, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Support for Civilians Fleeing Violence in South Sudanese State
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan is appealing to humanitarian organizations to come to the aid of civilians fleeing violence in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State.
Competence, Integrity among Criteria Zambia Churches Want for New Electoral Commissioners
Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have called on the government of the Southern African nation to include “competence and integrity” among the criteria for identifying candidates to take the helm of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).
Set Up “Presidential Flood Relief Committee” for Flood Victims: Nigeria’s Church Leaders
Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the Federal government to create a “Presidential Flood Relief Committee” towards the support of victims of destructive floods in various States of the West Africa nation.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of South African Diocese, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Pius Mlungisi Dlungwane of the Catholic Diocese of Mariannhill in South Africa and appointed his successor.
Cameroonian Diocese Directs Establishment of Caritas Offices to Address Needs of the Poor
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa in Cameroon has directed institutions under his pastoral care, including Parishes and institutions of learning, to establish Caritas offices to take care of the needs of the growing population of the impoverished.
Caritas Nigeria Faults Reintroduced National Water Bill, Says Has “far reaching effects”
Members of Caritas Nigeria have faulted the reintroduction of the controversial National Water Resources Bill, saying the proposed law has “far reaching effects” on citizens of the West African nation.
Bishops in Malawi Worried about Economic Hardship, Urge State to Fulfill Election Promises
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have expressed concern over the worsening food security crisis in the country and called on the country’s ruling Tonse Alliance to act fast to tame the hunger in line with their election promises.
Ensuring Migrants, Refugees in Angola are Documented Remains a Priority: Catholic Entity
The promotion of human rights for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Angola, as well as ensuring that people on the move are documented, remains a priority for the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in the Southern African nation, the entity’s Executive Secretary has said.
Stop “pressuring eSwatini to legalize abortion”, Catholic Activists Petition Advocacy Body
Catholic social activists in Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, have petitioned an advocacy, communication and social mobilization entity in Eswatini to stop pushing for the legalization of abortion in the Southern African Kingdom.
Catholic Archbishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Learner Discipline in Institutions
There is need for learners to embrace discipline during their life in learning institutions to guarantee a successful future, the Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said.
Mozambique’s Terrorist Attacks “taking on a more religious dimension”: Catholic Missionary
Christians are being targeted in the terrorist attacks in Mozambique, a Catholic Missionary serving in the country’s Pemba Diocese has said, adding that the violent conflict “is taking on a more religious dimension”.
On Uganda’s Independence Anniversary, Catholic Bishops Highlight Challenges, Achievements
On the occasion of Uganda's 60th independence anniversary marked on October 7, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have highlighted challenges and achievements in the country over the last decade.
Let’s Unite in Search of Solutions amid “so many challenges”: Archbishop to Nigerians
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has emphasized the need for the people of God in the West Africa nation to unite in search of solutions to the “so many challenges” in the country.
On International Girl Day,Salesians Review Initiatives in Support of Girls in Sierra Leone
On the annual occasion of the International Day of the Girl (IDG) marked October 11, the leadership of the U.S-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reviewed initiatives Salesians have undertaken in an effort to reach out to girls across the globe, including Africa.
