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Archbishop Stephen Brislin of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese. / Facebook Page Cape Town Archdiocese.

The Year 2020 “must teach us of the need to change,” South African Archbishop Reflects

A South African Archbishop has, in a reflection, termed the year 2020 one with lessons on the need to change,...

13 Issues of Concern Bishops in Uganda Want “addressed urgently” Ahead of Elections

Ahead of general elections in Uganda slated for January 14, Catholic Bishops in the country have, in their latest Pastoral...

After Elections, CAR Population Facing Uncertainty, Living “in fear, anxiety”: Bishop

A week after general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a Bishop ministering in the landlocked nation says the...

Bishop Juan José Aguirre Muñoz of CAR's Diocese of Bangassou. / Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)

CAR Bishop Says Part of His Jurisdiction “has fallen into the hands of rebels”

A Bishop in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said that a section of his Diocese is in the hands...

The Ethiopian flag. / lkpro/Shutterstock.

Consolata Missionaries in Africa Express Solidarity with Church in Ethiopia amid Crisis

Members of the Consolata Missionaries ministering in Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid the...

The delegation of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). / Bishop Jose Luis.

What Southern African Delegation Recalls from Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese Solidarity Visit

The four-member delegation came face to face with “human tragedy” during their solidarity visit to the Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Pemba...

Some beneficiaries of the food aid from the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda. / Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

Salesians Reach Out to Hundreds of Refugees in Uganda with Food Aid

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Uganda have facilitated food aid to hundreds...

God “calling us to solidarity” amid COVID-19: South African Bishop in Christmas Message

The COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have negative effects on the people of God across the globe, is an avenue...

Antoine Cardinal Kambanda. / EWTN

Cardinal in Rwanda Appointed to Vatican’s Propaganda Fide

Rwanda’s Cardinal has been appointed to the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP), whose members are responsible for coordinating the...

Fr. Valentine Oluchukwu Ezeagu, a member of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) Congregation based in Nigeria’s Umuahia Diocese kidnapped Tuesday, December 15.

Nigerian Religious Cleric Abducted en route to His Father’s Burial

A Cleric who is a member of a Religious Order in Nigeria was kidnapped by unknown people on Tuesday, December...

Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia.

Cleric Appeals for Safety of Missing Eritreans, Refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

An Eritrean Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe is appealing for...

Some 250 vulnerable people initiated into entrepreneurship by COOPI. / COOPI

Hundreds of Somalia’s Vulnerable People Receive Training, Capital from Jesuit-founded NGO

Hundreds of vulnerable people in Somalia’s Mogadishu Diocese have benefited from entrepreneurship training and business start-up capital from the leadership...

Msgr. Philippe Abbo Chen appointed Vicar Apostolic of Chad’s Mongo Vicariate by Pope Francis Monday, December 14, 2020. / Facebook Page Mongo Vicariate.

Pope Francis Appoints Vicar Apostolic for Chad’s Mongo Vicariate

The Delegate Vicar of Chad’s Mongo Vicariate, Msgr. Philippe Abbo Chen is expected to serve as the Vicar Apostolic of...

Bishop John Obala Owaa, Chairman of KCCB's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) addressing participants at the two-day National Christian Conference in Kenya's capital Nairobi. / Facebook Page Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC).

Referendum, Succession Politics Need to Be Separated, Kenya’s Christian Leaders Urge

Christian leaders in Kenya are calling on politicians in the East African nation to separate the debate around a referendum...

Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

Plans to Build “House of Hope” for Street Children in Zambia Underway: Salesians

Plans to put up a dwelling place for street children suffering from substance abuse and those who are mentally disturbed...

Bishop Alain Harel of Seychelles' Port Victoria Diocese. He was installed on December 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. / Port Louis Diocese, Mauritius

Bishop in Seychelles “very enthusiastic” about New Episcopal Assignment, Thankful to God

The Bishop of Port Victoria in Seychelles has, during his installation, expressed his enthusiasm at his new ministry.

Salesians Facilitate Access to Clean Water for Five Communities in Nigeria

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Nigeria have facilitated access to safe drinking...

Msgr. Luka Sylvester Gopep, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese by Pope Francis Wednesday, December 9.

Vicar General of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

The Vicar General of Nigeria’s Minna Diocese, Msgr. Luka Sylvester Gopep, is expected to serve as the Auxiliary Bishop of...

Bishop Virgilio Pante, IMC with the graduates of St. John Paul II Sabbatical Program. / ACI Africa

Kenyan Sabbatical Program Lauded for “ongoing transformation” of Clergy, Religious

A sabbatical program undertaken at a Kenyan Diocese has been lauded for facilitating the “transformation” of members of the Clergy...

“Shocked, disturbed, saddened”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria Following Killing of Farmers

Christian leaders in Nigeria have, in a collective statement circulated Sunday, December 6, expressed their shock and sorrow following last...