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Talk to Protesters “as a father, as a shepherd”: Bishop to Nigeria’s Government Leaders
A Bishop in Nigeria has expressed his reservations about the way the country’s leadership treated those who part in the during the demonstrations against police brutality.
Zambia’s Reputation as Peaceful Nation “now hangs in the balance”: Jesuit Scholars Decry
The leadership of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is expressing concerns about the reputation of the institute’s host country.
Catholic Peace Organization in Nigeria Appeals for Security Boost amid Increased Attacks
The international community looking to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorist attacks can help by boosting the country’s security forces, the leadership of a religious conflict resolution organization working in the West African country has said.
Two Cardinals-designate Will Be Absent from Nov. 28 Consistory, Vatican Confirms
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday, November 28.
Pope Francis and NBA Players Discuss Social Justice in Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic injustice in the United States.
Ahead of Advent Season, Bishops in Zimbabwe Call for Reconciliation, Unity
As Catholics across the world prepare to usher in the Season of Advent on Sunday, November 29, Bishops in Zimbabwe have, in their collective message about the period that leads up to Christmas and a hopeful anticipation of the second coming of Jesus Christ, called reconciliation and unity in the Southern African nation.
After Zambia is Denied Appeal for Suspending Debt Repayment, Jesuits Encourage Debt Relief
After Zambia’s external creditors denied the government’s appeal for the suspension of the re-payments of the Eurobonds for six months, the leadership of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has encouraged the push for debt relief.
Cleric Calls for Protection of Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
A Rome-based Eritrean Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe is calling for the protection of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Make Choices With Eternity in Mind: Pope Francis on Christ the King
On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about what they want to do, but what is best to do.
World Youth Day Cross Given to Portoguese Youth Ahead of International Gathering
Pope Francis offered Mass for the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, and afterward oversaw the traditional passing of the World Youth Day cross and Marian icon to a delegation from Portugal.
“Do not be deceived by ethnic, religious jingoists,” Nigerian Prelate Cautions Youths
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has cautioned the youth under his pastoral care against giving room to antagonism on the basis of ethnicity and religion, including utterances that can foster divisions.
Catholic Bishops in Sudan Planning to Revive Caritas after Nine-Year Dormancy
Catholic Bishops in Sudan have embarked on plans to revive their development and humanitarian arm, Caritas Sudan, which has been dormant for the last nine years.
Ethics Postgraduate Program at Catholic Institute in Kenya to Nurture Leaders of Integrity
A new Masters of Arts (MA) in Ethics and Organizational Leadership program to be offered at a Kenya-based Catholic institution of higher learning jointly owned by 22 Religious Orders aims at nurturing leaders of integrity, officials of the Nairobi-based institution have told ACI Africa.
Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan “reorganize” Conference to Meet Church Needs
In an effort to realize operational efficiency and provide clarity in Church administration, Bishops and heads of Dioceses in Sudan and South Sudan have reorganized the structures of their common forum and assigned personnel to oversee the various departments of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC).
Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge President, Opposition Leader to “continue, intensify dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have called on the President and one of the opposition leaders in the West African country to “continue and intensify” the recently initiated dialogue and resolve the post-election standoff following the contested October 31 poll.
Kenyan Scholar Urges Credit Bureaus Not to List Struggling Defaulters amid Pandemic
As Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) strive to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 lockdown, which has continued to ravage economies around the world, a scholar at a Catholic-founded Kenya-based university has appealed to Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) to stop listing defaulters who are struggling to settle their debts.
Pope Francis Encourages Young Economists to Learn from the Poor
In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to their cities, and to work not only for the poor, but with the poor.
Bishops in Kenya Fault Government for “leaving health-care workers exposed, vulnerable”
The failure by Kenya’s government to “consistently” support the healthcare system despite availability of funds is a concern for Catholic Bishops in the East African nation who fault the country’s leadership for “leaving health-care workers exposed and vulnerable.”
Catholic Journalists in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese Find Safety after Days of Bush Life
Nine Catholic radio journalists in the Province of Cabo Delgado within Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese who were forced to flee to the bush after insurgents raided their radio station have found safety, the leadership of the National Community Radio Forum (FORCOM) has announced.
Make Child Safeguarding in Ghana a Priority, Church-based Entity Tells Government
A nation-wide coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ghana spearheaded by a church-based humanitarian institution has called on the Government of the West African nation to make the safeguarding of child rights a priority in 2021 and beyond ahead of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child to be marked Friday, November 20.
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