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First African to Win Ratzinger Prize Appointed to Vatican’s Pontifical Biblical Commission
Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Fr. Paul Beré, the first African to win the Ratzinger Prize, as a member of the Pontifical...
Theological, Pastoral Insights of SECAM's Kampala Document: Drafting Member's Report
The recently released Kampala Document (KD) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is a jubilee document that...
Kenya’s President Hails Loreto Sisters for 100 Years of “incredible Christian ministry”
Kenya’s President has commended members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M) commonly known as Loreto Sisters for their selfless...
Catholics in Kenya Invited to Foster “inclusive, accountable governance” During Lent 2021
Bishops in Kenya are inviting Catholics in the East African country to seek to foster “inclusive and accountable governance” as...
Multiple African Countries among Those “where it costs the most to be a Christian”: Report
Multiple African nations have been listed among those countries across the globe “where it costs the most to be a...
South Sudan’s Multiple Crises Cause for Alarm, Catholic Agency Urges Quick Response
Various crises in South Sudan have exposed millions of citizens of the East-Central African nation to a life-threatening situation, a...
Late South African Archbishop’s Disposition “was that of Yes, similar to Mary”: Bishop
The disposition of the late Archbishop Abel Gabuza has been likened to that of the Blessed Virgin Mary who said “Yes” to...
Church Leaders Review Bible Apostolate in Africa at Virtual Conference
Church leaders in Africa have, in a virtual conference, reviewed the status of Biblical apostolate on the continent.
Salesian Missionary Establishes Hospital for Vulnerable Population in South Sudan
An Italy-based member of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has facilitated the establishment of a...
Bishops in Southern Africa to Hold Virtual Plenary Assembly amid COVID-19 Surge
Members of the three-nation Conference of Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have decided to have their first Plenary Assembly in...
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Call on President to Protect Catholic Bishop amid Controversy
Christian leaders in Nigeria are calling on the President to protect Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah whose Christmas message sparked controversies...
“To all those infected by COVID-19, we express our solidarity with you”: Bishops in Africa
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in their New Year message, expressed their solidarity with the people of God infected with...
International Catholic Charity Supporting Dozens of Seminarians in Chad, DR Congo
The leadership of the Pontifical Charity organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International is supporting the formation of 63 Seminarians...
Vulnerable Children in Chad Receive Protection from Jesuit-founded NGO amid Crisis
Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is protecting thousands of children in Chad amid years of violence in the Lake Chad region occasioned by...
Southern Africa Bishops Concerned about Distressing Situation of Migrants at Border Posts
Two Catholic Bishops in Southern African nations have expressed concerns about the “distressing situation” of migrants trying to cross into...
South Africa's Cardinal Seeking Spiritual Solidarity with Archbishop in ICU for COVID-19
The Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Wilfrid Cardinal Napier, is appealing for spiritual solidarity with Archbishop Abel Gabuza who...
Consultations Towards Mauritius’ Recovery “dearest wish” of Country’s Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has, in an interview with a local daily, identified consultations among various...
Sierra Leone’s New Church Building a Response to Growing Number of Parishioners: Salesians
A new church under construction at the Parish dedicated to St. Augustine in Sierra Leone’s Freetown Archdiocese is a response...
COVID-19 Effects “have dire consequences for Church in South Africa”: Cleric Reflects
A South African Cleric has, in a reflection, shared his observations on “visible repercussions” of the COVID-19 pandemic, which he...
Jesuit Entity, UNHCR Partner to Support Refugee Children Living with Disabilities in Chad
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has partnered with the United Nations High...