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Catholic Sister in South Sudan Shares Joy of Serving Two Visiting Popes
A Catholic Nun who actively participated in the celebration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Sudan in 1993 had the opportunity to interact with a Pope for the second time when she served at the February 5 Papal Mass in South Sudan.
Nigeria Keeps Plunging “deeper into abyss” Despite Interventions, Advice: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have decried the protracted security challenge in the country saying the West African nation has plunged “deeper into the abyss”.
After Bishop’s 26-Year Sentencing Pope Francis Asks Virgin Mary to Intercede for Nicaragua
“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said.
Zambia’s Bishops Condemn Inclusion of “families of same-sex marriage” in School Curriculum
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) are pushing the government to revise the school curriculum that seeks to introduce same-sex relationships to school-going children in the Southern African country.
Jesuit Apostolate to Focus on Youth’s “resilience in digital age” in Planned Conference
Officials of Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC), an apostolate of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Eastern Africa, are set to realize a national conference, which is to focus on fostering the “resilience” of young people in Kenya in the digital era.
Elect Leaders Who “strive to build a cohesive, harmonious, prosperous” Nigeria: Bishop
The electorate in the West African nation of Nigeria have been urged to elect political candidates who manifest hearts for “the weak and the vulnerable.
Meeting Pope Francis "a dream come true" for South Sudanese Youth
“We thought we were just going to go and see the pope. But actually it has turned in to something life-changing for all of us who have taken part in it,” Sr. Orla Treacy said.
Salesians in Rwanda Facilitating Livelihoods for “young single mothers, at-risk youth”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda are facilitating livelihoods for “young single mothers and at-risk youth” through vocational training initiatives being realized at the Don Bosco Technical and Vocational Training School in Rango in the country’s Butare Catholic Diocese.
“Feed this fire of peace”: Catholic Missionary Nun in South Sudan on Pope Francis’ Pleas
For the longest time, South Sudanese have been living in “disillusionment, hopelessness, and abandonment”, Catholic Missionary Nun serving in South Sudan has said, and appealed to the local church in the country that has been experiencing violent conflicts since December 2013 to ensure that the efforts of Pope Francis to realize reconciliation and peace do not go to waste.
“It is going to wreck our society”: Catholic Bishop on Same-sex Union Advocacy in Kenya
The advocacy for same-sex unions and gender transition in Kenya is not good for the East African nation, Bishop John Oballa Owaa has said.
Shun “individual agendas” in Care for Sick: Catholic Bishops’ Health Commission in Malawi
Coordinators of the Catholic Health Commission (CHC) in Malawi have told the people of God in the country to shelf their personal agendas while attending to the sick.
Planned Chastity Conference to Teach Youth Skills in “healthy” Relationships: Convener
The 2023 edition of the Youth Chastity Conference (YCC) will seek to empower young people with skills for “healthy” relationships, a convener of the annual event has told ACI Africa.
“Use all resources” to Address Violent Conflict in Ghana’s Bawku Region: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana are urging the government to “use all resources at its disposal” to restore peace in the Bawku region in the Northeastern part of the country.
Catholic Priest in Kenya Develops Tool to Conquer Bad Habits ahead of Lent, Easter
Many people are struggling to get out of various addictions, including spending too much time on social media and watching pornographic content, a Catholic Missionary Priest in Kenya has said.
Christian Rights Entity Fears for Disruption of Nigerian Elections amid Increased Attacks
Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a UK-based human rights foundation, has raised alarm over heightened killings allegedly by Fulani men in Nigerian States and expressed fears that the deteriorating security in the country may disrupt the general elections slated for February 25.
Legion of Mary Official Highlights “recruitment, extension” in Kenyan Church institutions
The Spiritual Director of the Legion of Mary in Kenya has highlighted indicators of progress of the "lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbor on a voluntary basis", in the East African nation.
Apostolic Nuncio in Southern Africa Transferred, to Represent the Holy Father in Asia
Pope Francis has transferred Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa, to the Vatican Diplomatic Mission in Thailand and Cambodia.
Human Trafficking "disfigures" Human Dignity: Pope Francis in Video Message
To commemorate the World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis called on young people to affirm the human dignity of others.
European Catholics Debate Final Outcome of Synod on Synodality Assembly in Prague
European Catholics debated Thursday morning the contents of a final document that will influence the discussions of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican in the fall.
Kenya’s Religious Leaders Decry “new regime of rights” Pushing for Same-Sex Relations
Religious leaders in Kenya have decried the “swelling spread and support” for what they describe as “a new regime of rights” that is pushing for same-sex relations in Africa in general and in the East African nation in particular.
