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How Sierra Leonean Priest Birthed Home for Vulnerable Children amid War Devastation
Five-year-old Alusine wants to be a soldier when he grows up “to arrest all bad men.” Asked to name his village, Alulu, as he is fondly referred to at St. Mary’s Fatima Interim Care Centre in River Number Two estate outside Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, says he comes from “Emergency!”
Move with Speed to Resolve Abyei Status: Catholic Bishop to Sudan, South Sudan Governments
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Obeid in Sudan has, in his message on the occasion of the commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the Abyei Area Community Referendum, called upon the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to move with speed to resolve the f”inal status of Abyei”.
Foster Communion, “break down all forms of division”: Bishop to Franciscan Nuns in Nigeria
Members of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (OSF) in Nigeria have been urged to foster “Communion” in the spirit of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality, which the Holy Father has extended to 2024.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Welcome President’s “broad reforms” in Governance
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reforms that seek to address the gaps in the country’s system of governance.
Pope Francis Calls for End of Death Penalty during Bahrain Visit
Pope Francis spoke out against the death penalty and the need to guarantee the right to life for all during his trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Announce One-day Prayer for Peaceful Elections in 2023
Christian leaders in Nigeria have announced a day of national prayer to “seek divine intervention in the affairs of the country” ahead of general elections in the West African nation scheduled for February 2023.
Pope Francis Cautions Nigerian Youth against Passivity amid “fundamentalism, terrorism”
Pope Francis has cautioned the youth in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, against the temptation to not resist the challenges they are experiencing in their country, including “fundamentalism, terrorism and banditry”.
Synodal Process Opens “new horizons of listening, understanding”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop
The consultation phase of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality has provided an opportunity for “new horizons” in the way of listening and understanding the people of God, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has said.
To Prosper, Nigeria Needs Change from “selfishness to selflessness”: Catholic Archbishop
Nigeria will record progress when there is change from the tendency to amass wealth for personal gain to the practice of sharing, and from “selfishness to selflessness”, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese has said.
Engage Your History, “keep your roots intact”: Pope Francis to African Catholic Students
Pope Francis has encouraged the youths in Africa to engage and come to terms with their history however “harsh” it is, and urged them never to forget their roots even as they seek engagements outside the continent.
Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Do you Desire Heaven Above Everything Else?
On All Souls’ Day, Pope Francis urged Christians not to “compromise with the Gospel” but to take Jesus’ words seriously when he says we will be judged by how we treat the poor.
“Show more seriousness in tackling flood problems”: Archbishop to Government in Nigeria
The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese in Nigeria has called upon the Nigerian government at State and Federal levels to exercise “more seriousness and commitment” in addressing the challenge of floods in the West African country.
Pope Francis Says He’s “back to walking”, Looks Forward to Visiting Africa in February
Pope Francis has exuded confidence that he may finally get to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan “early February” 2023 after his pastoral visit to the two African countries was postponed, with the Holy Father’s doctor citing health challenges.
Church Leaders in South Africa Decry “political quagmire”, Call for Faith “rejuvenation”
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) are calling for a renewal of what they describe as the society’s moral fiber, in a bid to address the “political quagmire” that they say the country has found itself in.
Auxiliary Bishop of Umuahia Diocese Set to Shepherd the Nigerian Catholic Diocese
Bishop Michael Kalu Ukpong, the Auxiliary Bishop of Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria since July 2020, is set to shepherd the Nigerian Catholic Diocese.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo “deeply concerned” about Rising Insecurity in Maniema Province
Bishop Placide Lubamba Ndjibu of the Catholic Bishop of Kasongo Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said he is “deeply concerned” about the rise in cases of violence in Maniema Province, a territory in his Episcopal See.
Pope Francis Calls on Catholics to Become Peacemakers
Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers.
Cardinal in Nigeria Expresses Solidarity with Youth ahead of Dialogue with Pope Francis
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Nigeria has sent a message of solidarity with Catholic youths in Africa who are participating in the planned dialogue with Pope Francis, expressing hope that the young people will have a fruitful conversation with the Holy Father.
Regional Catholic University in Kenya Urged to Form Ethical, “value-based future leaders"
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has been challenged to have, as an objective, the formation of ethical and “value-based future leaders”.
Let’s Rebuild Our “badly broken” Diocese: Bishop in South Sudan to Natives of His See
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan has called upon the natives of his Episcopal See residing in the capital city to join him in initiatives to rebuild the “badly broken” South Sudanese Diocese.
