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SECAM Cautions against “spiritualities of deliverance, prosperity” in Kampala Document
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have, in a new document unveiled Thursday, January 21, invited Christians in Africa and beyond to seek a...
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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 Christian.”
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Psychosocial, Moral Support “very critical in COVID-19 situations”: Nun in Zimbabwe
The Sister at the helm of the Handmaids of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Carmelites) in Zimbabwe has expressed the need for psychosocial and moral support amid COVID-19 pandemic in...
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Cleric in Zimbabwe Decries Growing Migrant Woes amid Country’s Second COVID-19 Wave
Fresh COVID-19 regulations in Zimbabwe coupled with migration challenges at the country’s border with her neighbors have led to an influx of Migrants, Internally Displaced People (IDPs), Refugees, and Asylum...
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South Sudanese Archbishop Opposes Envisaged Adoption of New Time Zone
The South Sudan government has announced plans to change to a new time zone, a move that has been criticized by a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African country who...
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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 Catholic agency has cautioned, calling for urgent intervention to “avert...
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Today we celebrate St. Ildephonsus, archbishop of Toledo
St. Ildephonsus was the Archbishop of Toledo, and died 23 January, 667.
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Missing Catholic Cleric in Burkina Faso Found Dead, Bishop Asks for Spiritual Solidarity
The Catholic Priest ministering in Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Banfora who had been reported missing since Tuesday, January 19 has been found dead in a forest, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese...
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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.
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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 God’s call, accepting and consenting to the will of God...
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Late Ugandan Bishop Eulogized as Zealous, Humble, Empowering Beyond Tribe, Religion
Ugandans have eulogized the late Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa who died Wednesday, January 20 at the age of 77 as a zealous, humble and one who empowered the community.
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Ex-Vatican Bank President Given Nine-year Prison Sentence for Money-laundering
The former president of the institute commonly known as the “Vatican bank” has been given a sentence of eight years and 11 months in prison by the Vatican court.
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Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province Urge Caution amid COVID-19 Upsurge
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province have urged vigilance and caution amid reports of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the West African country.
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Today we celebrate Saint Vincent, patron of vinegar-makers and wine-makers
St. Vincent was Deacon of Saragossa, and a martyr under Diocletian in 304. This most renowned martyr of Spain is represented in the dalmatic of a deacon, and has as...
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Hundreds Reportedly Dead after Massacre at Ethiopia's Oriental Orthodox Church
At least 750 people are reported dead after an attack on an Oriental Orthodox church in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to a European watchgroup.
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Priest in Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Banfora Reported Missing, Bishop Asks for Prayers
A Priest serving in Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Banfora located in the Southwestern part of the West African nation is missing, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese has announced.
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Church in Uganda Mourns Bishop Who Recently Advised Government to Postpone Elections
The people of God in Uganda are mourning Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa who passed on Wednesday, January 20 at the age of 77.
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Act to End This “Calvary”, Prelate Pleads with Authorities in DRC amid Renewed Massacres
Following reported renewed killings in villages in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Butembo-Beni Diocese has appealed to government authorities to act in order...
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Let Refugees, IDPs Find Peace When They Come Home, South Sudanese Bishop to Politicians
Following random murders of civilians by what authorities have referred to as “unknown gunmen” in South Sudanese villages, a Catholic Bishop has told politicians to make the country peaceful for...
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Pope Francis Prays U.S. President Joe Biden Will Respect “dignity of every person”
In a message to Joe Biden on inauguration day, Pope Francis said he is praying the new United States president will make decisions which respect the rights and dignity of...
