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From Denver to Uganda, St Joseph Facilitates an Unexpected Connection
When Daniel Campbell saw an email in his inbox last spring from Soroti, Uganda, his first thought was: Am I being scammed?
Loreto Sister in Kenya Shares “biggest, absolute joy” Ahead of Institute’s Centennial Fete
Members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M), commonly known as the Loreto Sisters, are “celebrating 100 years of God’s faithfulness” in their service among the people of God in the Eastern Africa Province.
Africa Walking “financial tightrope”, Jesuits Say amid Calls for Global Support
African countries have plunged into an extreme financial crisis owing to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) have said, and called for increased global financing to support post-pandemic recovery efforts on the continent.
Bishops in Burkina Faso “take note of recent changes”, Invite Coup Leaders to Serve People
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in a collective statement, expressed their awareness of the country’s recent political changes and called upon those who spearheaded the reported coup d’etat to be at the service of the people.
We Must Work Hard to Resolve Our “life-threatening challenges”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese has underscored the need for all Nigerians to work toward resolving solve the nation’s “life-threatening challenges” by themselves.
Vatican Says Peter’s Pence Donations Fell by Around 15% in 2021
Peter’s Pence is an annual collection to finance the pope’s charitable works and other priorities.
Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes “solid” Educational Plan for Country’s Growth
Ivory Coast needs “a well-thought-out educational plan” that is based on solid foundations for the growth of the West African nation, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
Being "properly informed" on COVID-19 Vaccines is a "human right": Pope Francis
‘Fake news has to be refuted, but individual persons must always be respected,’ he told a Catholic fact-checking group.
Christian Entity Urges UN Agency to Illegitimize Rights Abuses by Sudan’s Military
UK-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has joined over 50 organizations that are pushing the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to illegitimize the actions of the Sudanese military who seized power in a coup on 25 October 2021 amid reported human rights abuses.
South Africa’s Challenges Can Be Solved by “right economy”, Catholic Archbishop Says
The issues that South Africa is facing, including violence and looting, can be addressed by establishing an economy that will be friendly to the people, the Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has said.
Africa’s Challenges “must be addressed” from Africans’ View at AU/EU Summit: Religious
Women and men Religious with presence in Africa have called on the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) officials who are expected to take part in the sixth edition of the AU-EU Summit to seek solutions for challenges in the world’s second largest continent from Africans’ viewpoint.
Nigerians Need “radical positive attitudinal change”, Catholic Archbishop Says
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has urged the people of God in the West African country to change their attitude in their interactions with others and to stop blaming government officials for every misdeed in the country.
Catholic Bishops in Mali Appeal for Dialogue amid Sanctions by Regional Economic Bloc
Catholic Bishops in Mali have appealed for dialogue to find solutions acceptable to all citizens of the West African nation amid sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).
Pope Francis to Speak with College Students in Virtual Session Hosted by Loyola University
Pope Francis is scheduled to speak with college students from around the world next month as part of the Catholic Church’s preparations for the Synod on Synodality. The virtual event is to be hosted by Loyola University Chicago.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State Urge Immediate End to “new wave of killings”
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State under the auspices of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling for an immediate end to the renewed cycle of killings, reportedly occasioned by the murder of a herder in the State.
Case of Bishop-elect's Shooting in South Sudan Mentioned in Court, Adjourned to Next Week
The case of the shooting of the Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese was mentioned in court on Wednesday, January 26, and adjourned to next week, multiple sources in country’s capital city, Juba, confirmed to ACI Africa.
Catholic Parish Church in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese Closed Following Desecration
A Catholic Parish church in Zimbabwe has been closed following an incident of desecration during the early hours of Monday, January 24.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Appeal for Support to Address Needs of Gas Explosion Victims
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have, in a collective statement, appealed for generous donations to help address the needs of victims of last week’s gas explosion that occurred near a mining town in the Southwestern region of the country.
Christian Workers in Kenya Urge Politicians to Engage Professionals in Campaigns
The leadership of an organization of Christian professionals in Kenya is urging politicians in the East African nation to engage them in their political campaigns ahead of the August 2022 general elections.
Never Condemn a Child: Pope Francis to Parents at Wednesday General Audience
He encouraged parents to turn to St. Joseph for help, including those whose children are of ‘different sexual orientations.’
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