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Cameroonian Catholic Bishop in “shock, sorrow” Following Murder of Young Girl by Policeman
The murder of a young female pupil by a policeman in Cameroon is shocking and frighting, a Catholic Bishop in the Central African nation who saw the lifeless body of the “six- year-old” girl has said.
Legion of Mary in Kenyan Archdiocese Eyeing Learners to Battle Declining Numbers
The leadership of the Legion of Mary of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi is seeking to strengthen legionaries in schools in an attempt to counter the declining numbers the association is facing, an official of the association has told ACI Africa.
Christian Leaders Warn of Anarchy in Nigeria, Call for Amnesty to Country’s Separatists
Christian leaders of various denominations in South East Nigeria have expressed concern over increased insecurity and violence in the region, saying that part of the West African nation is descending “into anarchy”.
Catholic Hospital in Zimbabwe Turns to Agriculture Projects as Donor Funding Dwindles
Officials of St. Albert’s Hospital in Muzarabani in Zimbabwe’s Catholic Diocese of Chinhoyi have introduced agricultural projects to supplement their funds after experiencing shortages in donor funding.
Catholic Social Teaching Has Useful Principles for Popular Movements to Follow: Pope
Pope Francis spoke over video call to participants in the fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements.
Today, October 16, We Celebrate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
On Oct. 16, Roman Catholics celebrate the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun whose visions of Christ helped to spread devotion to the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Urge Change in Eswatini’s Governance to Tame Violence
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are calling on the government of Eswatini to listen to the cry of the people and to phase out absolute monarchy, which has been blamed for the violence and insecurity in the country.
Catholic Bishop of Malawi’s Zomba Diocese Appointed Archbishop for Lilongwe
Pope Francis has transferred the Local Ordinary of Malawi’s Zomba Diocese to the country’s Lilongwe Archdiocese where he will serve as Archbishop.
Christians in Nigeria Asked to “keep fingers crossed” amid Efforts to Rescue Leah Sharibu
A Christian peace and social justice advocate in Nigeria has called upon Christians in the country to remain hopeful that Leah Sharibu, a young Nigerian woman kidnapped in 2018, will regain her freedom soon.
Catholic Church in DR Congo Ready to Resume Talks on Electoral Commission Head: Archbishop
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is ready to return to the “negotiating table” and complete the process of having the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) appointed, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ conference has said.
"One million children praying rosary": Kids Join Rosary Initiative Inspired by Padre Pio
Children from 44 countries have already registered to take part in the rosary campaign.
Take Action to Avoid Calamities, Caritas Malawi Cautions amid Extreme Weather Forecast
Malawians in disaster prone areas need to take urgent action to avert a tragedy, officials of the development arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have said following the prediction by the Meteorological Department of heavy rains and “extreme weather” in many parts of the Southern African nation.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia among Persons Championing Transparency in Debt Management
Members of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia who include officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are advocating for transparency in the management of Zambia’s national debt.
Meet the Catholic Nuns Leading the Fight against Human Trafficking
When a 26-year-old Nigerian girl was first forced out on the streets of Italy by her traffickers, she was told: “You have to start smiling.”
Today, October 15, We CelebrateSt. Teresa of Avila
On Oct. 15, Roman Catholics celebrate the Spanish Carmelite reformer and mystic St. Teresa of Avila, whose life of prayer enriched the Church during the 16th century counter-reformation.
Prayer Appeal for release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Umuahia Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the quick and safe release of an abducted member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Umuahia.
Holy See, Angola Agreement “will allow Church to work for common good”: Archbishop
The regulatory and administrative instruments of the Framework Agreement signed between the Holy See and the Republic of Angola in 2019 is expected to facilitate the Catholic Church’s role in working for the common good, an Angolan Archbishop has said.
Christian Entity Faults Sudan’s Exit from UN HR Council Support, Says Timing “Critical”
Sudan has exited the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC) agenda at a critical point in the country’s political transition, a time it needs global support the most, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has said.
Caritas Sierra Leone Providing Girls with Life Skills to Address Early Marriages
Caritas Sierra Leone’s School Related Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SR-SGBV) and Life Skills Program, which started to address the high number of teenage pregnancies and school dropout rates among girls, is keeping more girls in school, a Catholic Priest in the country has said.
Pope Francis Defends Conscientious Objection to Abortion, Euthanasia in Healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists.
