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“We endeavor to be a sign of hope to families”: Kenyan Bishop Appeals for Humanitarian Aid
Days after Kenya’s President declared drought a national disaster, humanitarian assistance is being sought for family members struggling to make ends meet in the Archdiocese of Nairobi.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Imo State Blame Islamic Education System for Insecurity
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the country’s Imo State has blamed the education system where children live with their teachers to pursue knowledge in Islam in the Northern part of the nation, Almajiranci, for the prevailing insecurity.
“Our citizens face violence daily”: Bishops in South Sudan Decry, Urge Nonviolent Solution
Catholic Bishops in South Sudan are alarmed by violent conflicts and killings in various parts of the country and challenge the government to take the responsibility of providing “security to the population.”
South African Archdiocese Maintains Stance against Singing to Curb COVID-19 Infections
The Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has urged the people of God under his pastoral care to continue exercising restraint against singing during Holy Mass to curb COVID-19 infections.
"Aging is not a disease but a privilege": Pope Francis Tells Elderly Priests
He said: ‘Please, pray for me who is a little old and a little, but not too much, sick!’
Salesians Reach Out to Hundreds of Women, Children in South Sudan with “food assistance”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in South Sudan have reached out to hundreds of women and children with “food assistance”
Pope Francis Hopes New Ministry of Catechist will "awaken this vocation"
The pope formally instituted the new lay ministry in May.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Discourages Priests “from soliciting for funds from politicians”
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has “strongly discouraged” members of the Clergy from reaching out to politicians for funds.
Zimbabwean Diocese Launches Empowerment Program in Fight against Gender Based Violence
Zimbabwe’s Catholic Diocese of Masvingo is empowering women through self-help initiatives in view of ending “the scourge” of gender-based violence (GBV) in that part of the country.
Human Rights Entity Demands Release of Christian Arrested in Egypt’s Sectarian Violence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), an international Human Rights foundation, is calling for the release of an Egyptian man who was arrested towards the end of last year when clashes broke out between Muslims and Christians in Upper Egypt.
Southern African Bishops Decry Corruption in Member Nations, Urge “solidarity with needy”
Theft of COVID-19 response funds in nine Southern African countries is a cause for concern for Catholic Bishops in the region who are decrying the vice and urging solidarity with “weakest and needy members of society.”
The Papal Foundation Awards $800K in Scholarships to Dozens of Priests, Religious, Laity
The Papal Foundation awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to 96 priests, brothers, sisters, and lay faithful as part of the Saint John Paul II Scholarship Program.
Nine Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Kenya Want Addressed to “keep hope alive”
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have, in a collective statement, outlined nine issues of concern, which they want addressed to keep alive the hope of the citizens of the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom “barely 24 hours after his kidnap”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in the Diocese of Kafanchan on Monday, September 13 has been freed.
Jesuit President in Africa Lauds Synod on Synodality, Says Process Not “one-off” Event
The President of Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has lauded the Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis announced earlier this year to solemnly open next month, on 9–10 October 2021 in Rome.
Catholic Pastoral Charity Facilitates Formation of Dozens of Seminarians in DR Congo
Dozens of Major Seminarians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to benefit from a financial “contribution” from the Catholic Pastoral Charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, the leadership of the Pontifical entity has said in a report.
"Even in the College of Cardinals there are deniers": Pope Francis on COVID-19 Vaccines
He added that “one of these, poor guy, is hospitalized with the virus.”
Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese
Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese.
Catholics, Muslims in Collaboration to Build New Catholic School in a Liberian Diocese
Catholics and Muslims are collaborating in the ongoing construction of a Catholic school under the auspices of members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) at a village in Liberia’s Gbarnga Diocese.
Will New Government Walk the Talk? Jesuits in Zambia on President’s Maiden Address to MPs
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have lauded President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) for his maiden address to the 13th Parliament that “struck the right codes” but, reflecting on previous speeches, wondered if HH would chart a new path and “walk the talk”.
