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Catholic News in Africa
“Pray in solidarity” for Release of Priests, Nun, Others in Captivity: Bishop in Cameroon
The Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Kumba Diocese is calling on the people of God in the Central African nation “to pray in solidarity” for the release of the five Catholic Priests, a Catholic Nun, and three others who were abducted from a Parish of Mamfe Diocese last month.
Newly Created African Cardinals Appointed to Vatican’s Laity, Christian Unity Dicasteries
Pope Francis has appointed the recently created African Cardinals to two Vatican Dicasteries, one as member to the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the other to the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
Catholic Bishop Recounts Atrocities Terrorists are Committing in Northern Mozambique
The Catholic Bishop of Nacala Diocese in Mozambique has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, recounted atrocities that groups of terrorists are committing in the Northern part of the country.
On World Mental Health Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Mental Health Initiatives in Africa
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day marked October 10, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has reviewed its initiatives towards mental health across the globe, including Africa.
Peace, Justice “necessary rights of citizens”: Catholic Commission Official in South Sudan
There is a need for political leaders in South Sudan to view peace and justice as “necessary rights” for all citizens in the East-Central African nation, the Coordinator of the Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in South Sudan’s Malakal Diocese has said.
Caritas Africa Calls on Global Finance Leaders to Address Debt Crisis ahead of G20 Summit
The humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Church in Africa, Caritas Africa, is calling on global finance leaders preparing for the November G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, to work towards resolving what they refer to as “crushing burdens of unpayable debts” especially in developing countries.
Northern Mozambique Experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid Terrorism: Catholic Bishop
The people of God in Cabo Delgado and other Provinces in the North of Mozambique are experiencing “a new style of warfare” amid terrorist attacks, a Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Bishop Appeals for Assistance amid Destructive Floods in South Sudanese States
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's Wau Diocese is appealing for humanitarian aid for those affected by destructive floods in multiple States in the East-Central African nation.
Kenyan Archbishop Urges Environmental Conservation, Says “bad” Nature Breeds Human Evils
There is an urgent need to conserve the environment by undertaking deliberate initiatives to “take care of nature”, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said.
Missionaries Losing Touch with Catholic Communities as Insecurity Rises in Niger
For over a decade, missionaries in Niger have been unable to reach various members of Catholic communities in the West African country owing to insecurity.
Those Behind Nigeria’s Mismanaged Economy Now Using “hunger as weapon”: Christian Leaders
Persons behind the “mismanaged” economy of Nigeria are now “using hunger as a weapon” ahead of the the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2023,” Christian leaders in over a dozen States of the West African country have said.
Catholic Priest in South Sudan Urges Citizens to Take “preventive measures against Ebola”
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Yei Diocese, a territory that borders Uganda where dozens of cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been confirmed, has urged the people of God in the East-Central African country to take preventive measures against the virus that is known to cause severe bleeding, and organ failure that can eventually result in death.
Newly Appointed African Consulters to Vatican Dicastery Highlight Gaps in Church Media Use
The newly appointed Consulters of the Vatican Dicastery for communication from Africa have highlighted limitations in efforts to engage digital media in the evangelization process on the continent.
Nuncio Urges Faith Communities in Southern Africa to Take Lead in Tackling Gender Violence
The representative of the Holy Father in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa has urged faith communities in the Southern African region to be on “the forefront of tackling gender violence”.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Urge Nations in Africa to “address poverty, rising inequalities”
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have urged to African governments to address the rising poverty levels and discrimination in the distribution of state resources to avoid insurgency.
Zambia’s Proposed Budget “excellent opportunity for growth, development”: Jesuit Scholars
Zambia’s proposed 2023 national budget is an “excellent opportunity” for the development and growth of the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
I’m Going to the Monastery “under priestly obedience”: Controversial Nigerian Priest
The controversial Nigerian Priest who has been asked to go on a month-long spiritual retreat in Nigeria’s Enugu Diocese has said he is undertaking the journey in line with his vow of obedience as a Catholic Priest, to his Local Ordinary, Bishop Callistus Onaga, and to the Catholic Church.
Catholic Church Leaders Also Called “to be a brother, a son”, Nuncio in Southern Africa
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, Archbishop Peter Brian Wells, has called on Catholic Church leaders to not only lead the people of God under their pastoral care, but to also be a “brother” to their respective congregations.
Legion of Mary Can Be “breeding ground” for Consecrated Life: Catholic Priest in Kenya
Making known the Legion of Mary across Kenya and having the people of God in the East African nation embrace the lay Catholic movement can foster vocations to Consecrated Life, the Spiritual Director of Marian movement has said.
Unemployment Pushing Angolans to Desperate Measures: “Together for a New Africa” Trainee
Faced with the challenge of unemployment amid worrying poverty levels in Angola, young people in the Southern African country are resorting to desperate measures to cope, including drug abuse, a trainee at Together for a New Africa (T4NA) has said.
