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Catholic Entity in Nigeria Spearheading Moral Change among Commercial Sex Workers
A Catholic organization in Nigeria is spearheading an initiative aimed at transforming the lives of young girls trapped in the business of prostitution in the country’s Onitsha suburb.
Pope Francis Welcomes 11-foot-tall Puppet Symbolizing Unaccompanied Refugee Children
The 11-foot-tall puppet symbolizes unaccompanied refugee children.
New Documentary Film “a true representation of the situation in CAR”: Cardinal
The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has described the new documentary film that highlights his peace initiatives alongside his Muslim counterpart as an accurate representation of the challenges and opportunities in the country.
Nairobi’s Legion of Mary Battles with Declining Numbers as Church Associations Multiply
The Legion of Mary of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi is facing a decline in membership, the leadership of the 100-year-old Catholic lay association in the Kenyan Archdiocese has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Ethiopia’s Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with victims of Ethiopia’s ongoing conflict ahead of the country’s New Year Day celebrations.
The Eucharist Should Not Be Received Unworthily: Nigerian cardinal at Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Onaiyekan said it is ‘the duty of pastors to make access to confession easily available.’
Pope Francis to Missionaries: "If you want to be witnesses, you can’t cease being adorers"
The pope was speaking to Claretian Missionaries.
Catholic Charity Boosts Psychosocial Training for Traumatized Sisters in Cameroon
Catholic pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has announced plans to support the psychosocial training of Sisters in Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese who the foundation notes have been traumatized by the ongoing violence in the Anglophone region of the Central African country.
Deploy Armed Forces, Set Up “permanent military base” in Laikipia: Kenyan Catholic Bishop
There is need to deploy the armed forces and to put in place “a permanent military base” in Kenya’s Laikipia County amid continued insecurity, a Kenyan Catholic Bishop has said.
Catholic Entity Petitions for Withdrawal of “pornographic film” from Nigeria's Screens
The leadership of an international Catholic activist organization that spearheads family issues is petitioning the government of Nigeria for the withdrawal of a reality TV show, which it says showcases “pure pornography.”
International Activist Group Protests against “blasphemous” Catholic-framed Film
The leadership of an international Catholic activist organization is calling for the stopping of a film it describes as blasphemous and offensive for its portrayal of the Catholic Church.
Mary Teaches us to Listen to “the voices of the forgotten”: Pope Francis in Message
He was addressing participants in the 25th International Mariological Marian Congress.
“Rediscover beauty of being children of God”: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
At his general audience, the pope appealed for peace in Ethiopia.
Newly Edited Book Seeks to Foster Servant Leadership among Catholic Leaders in Africa
A newly edited book seeking to foster servant leadership among Catholic leaders in Africa has been launched in Nairobi.
Leadership of Peace Entity Condemns Targeting of Catholic Clergy in Cameroonian Conflict
The leadership of the peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has expressed concern over the increased kidnapping of the Catholic Clergy in Cameroon, saying that the situation is terribly impacting the Church, which is working hard to restore peace in the Central African country.
Catholic Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese Decries Lack of Closure to Country’s Protest
The Catholic Bishop of Manzini, the only Diocese in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has expressed concern over the situation of ambiguity in the country following recent pro-democracy protests that turned violent.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State Encourage COVID-19 Vaccine amid Low Uptake
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Bauchi State are encouraging the people of God within their pastoral region to take part in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise amid reported low uptake of the jab.
Vatican Releases Synod on Synodality Preparatory Documents and Handbook for Review
The Vatican unveiled a working document and handbook.
Catholic Doctors in Kenya Condemn Threats against Unvaccinated Government Workers
Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) are advocating for voluntary participation in the COVID-19 vaccination in the country, saying that any move to force people to get inoculated is “unethical and in bad taste.”
At Memorial Mass, Kenyan-born Servant of God Remembered for Selfless Service to the Church
At Holy Mass to mark 18 years since the Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, died, the Kenyan Cardinal has been remembered for his service to the people of God whom he loved “very very dearly.”
