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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.
Pope Francis: Desire Points Our Discernment in the Right Direction
At his public audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the role desire plays in spiritual discernment, comparing it to a compass that points one in the right direction.
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.
"May the Church be overcome with joy": Pope Francis on Vatican II anniversary
On the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to leave behind criticism and anger and to live the faith with joy.
What Was Vatican II All About? 10 Quotes From St. John XXIII’s Opening Speech
St. John XXIII, who led the Catholic Church from 1958 until his death in 1963, called for and opened the Second Vatican Council, commonly known as Vatican II, with the aim of responding to the challenges of the day and finding new ways and a new “energy” to proclaim the Gospel to all people.
Vatican II at 60: A Timeline of Key Moments
Oct. 11 marks the 60th anniversary of a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church: the gathering in Rome of bishops from around the world for the start of the Second Vatican Council.
“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.
Vatican’s Synod on Synodality Organizers Say Synod is ‘fruit’ of Second Vatican Council
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the organizers of the Synod on Synodality called the Synod of Bishops a “fruit” of the council.
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.
