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Christian Foundation Decries Lengthy Detention of Orphanage Co-founder in Nigeria
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is demanding the release of a professor accused of forging certificates to start a foundation that takes care of homeless children in Nigeria’s Kaduna State where many have lost their guardians owing to protracted militant attacks.
Do Not “scrap” Religious Studies in Kenyan Schools, Catholic Entity Petitions Government
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, has initiated an online campaign to stop the push by atheists in Kenya to ban religious education.
“Do things that are not only legally correct, but ecologically correct”: Bishops in Zambia
Governments and policy makers across the globe should make policies that are not only legally but also environmentally correct, Catholic Bishops in Zambia have said.
All Religious Traditions Must Resist "temptation to fundamentalism": Pope Francis
He was speaking at an interreligious gathering in front of the Colosseum.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Demand Arrest, Prosecution of Pastor's Killers
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) is calling on the security agents in the West African nation to ensure that those behind the Pastor Yohanna Shuaibu are arrested and charged.
Church Vitality “depends on your participation”: Mauritian Cardinal in Message for Synod
The need for the people of God in Mauritius to fully participate in the upcoming Synod on Synodality has been emphasized by the Bishop of Mauritius’ Port-Louis Diocese.
Vatican Backs South Africa, India Proposal to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Production Barriers
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has maintained the support of the Vatican entity of a call to waive barriers in the production of COVID-19 vaccines as proposed by South Africa and India.
New Catholic Bishop for Mali’s San Diocese, Apostolic Nuncio to Burundi Appointed
Pope Francis has, in his latest appointments, named a new Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of San in the West African nation of Mali and his representative in Burundi.
Clamor for Secession in Nigeria “a problem of bad governance”: Christian Leaders
The push for secession from a section of Nigerians is a manifestation of “bad governance”, representatives of Christian leaders in the West African country have said.
Pope Francis Launches Ecology, Environment Degree Course at Pontifical Lateran University
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation.
Pope Francis to Declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with Title "Doctor of Unity"
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians.
Regional Bishops Pay “solidarity, pastoral visit” to Eswatini after Pro-democracy Protests
Some three months after police in the Kingdom of Eswatini violently suppressed pro-democracy protests, a delegation from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has started on a five-day “solidarity and pastoral visit” to the country.
Four Catholic School Teachers in Kenya among Tutors Awarded for Exemplary Work
Four Catholic School teachers in Kenya are among 31 tutors who have been recognized by their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), for their exemplary work in year 2020.
Religious Leaders in DR Congo Yet to “reach a consensus” Over Electoral Commission Head
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are yet to reach a consensus over the person to head the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), a Catholic Bishop has said.
On World Teachers’ Day, Salesians Highlight Programs that Support Teachers in Africa
On the annual World Teachers’ Day marked October 5, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted programs supporting teachers around the globe including Africa.
Pope Creates New Vatican Foundation for Catholic Hospitals Facing Financial Difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide.
"This is a moment of shame": Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow at French Abuse Report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years.
“Truest freedom flows from Cross of Christ”: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience.
Vatican Did Not Give Funds “to help victims of mutinies”, Cardinal in CAR Faults Report
Vatican has never sent funds intended to help victims of the 1996/1997 mutinies in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Archbishop of Bangui has sought to clarify, faulting a newspaper report.
Catholic Church Entity Decries Nigerian President’s Silence on Killings of Christians
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has blamed the persistent attacks by armed Fulani herdsmen against innocent Christians in Nigeria on the laxity by the country’s head of state to act to stop the violence.
