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Kenya’s First Benedictine Abbot Told to “cut out stubborn” Monks at Blessing Ceremony
The Catholic Church in Kenya witnessed the blessing of the country’s first-ever Benedictine Abbot who was told not to hesitate in cutting “out stubborn” members from the 106-year-old Religious Order that is part of the Benedictine Confederation.
Nun in Ghana Calls for “deepened social protection interventions” for Deprived in Society
A Ghanaian nun has, on the occasion to commemorate the fourth World Day of the Poor, called on the government and other stakeholders in Ghana to make every effort to promote and safeguard the vulnerable in society through humanitarian interventions.
Holy Father Appeals for “reconciliation, peaceful coexistence” in Ivory Coast amid Tension
Pope Francis on Sunday, November 15 appealed for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in Ivory Coast amid rising tension following the contested October 31 poll.
Catholic Aid Agency Reaches out to Mozambique’s Displaced, Bereaved amid Protracted Crisis
The leadership of the international Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN International) is reaching out to the people of God in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese who have been caught up in the protracted crisis of Cabo Delgado Province.
Exorcisms and the Popes: Stories from Inside the Vatican
It is a core tenet of the Catholic faith that demons are real, and as said in the St. Michael prayer, that they “prowl about the earth seeking the ruin of souls.”
Newly Appointed Bishop in Cameroon Says He’ll Foster Unity “for the growth of Diocese"
The newly appointed Bishop for Cameroon’s Eseka Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview that he will seek to foster unity among the people of God under his pastoral care for the growth of the local Church.
Nuns Partner with Aid Agencies to Facilitate Food Production for Needy in South Sudan
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SSH) in South Sudan have partnered with the United Nations development agencies to facilitate food production, reaching out to the deprived in the East-Central African country.
Seven Issues of Concern Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed for National Transformation
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement at the end of their Annual Plenary Assembly, outlined seven issues affecting the West African nation, which they want addressed in view of achieving national transformation.
Jesus is Telling Us to Stretch Out Our Hand to the Poor: Pope Francis
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
"The Gospel cannot be understood without the poor”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said that the needy are at the heart of the Gospel as he celebrated a Mass marking World Day of the Poor Sunday.
Catholic Refugee Agency Appeals for Humanitarian Access amid Ethiopia’s Tigray Violence
The leadership of a Catholic refugee agency with operations in 56 countries worldwide is appealing for humanitarian access to Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which is experiencing violent conflict between the Federal government forces and the paramilitary in the Northern region of the Horn of Africa country.
Police Brutality Protests in Nigeria Offered Prospect for “Church to guide youths”: Bishop
Peaceful protests against police brutality in Nigeria presented an opportunity for the Catholic Church in the West African nation to guide young people on their quest for a better society, a Catholic Bishops has said in a statement.
Appointment to Ghana’s National Peace Council Chance “to learn, to build peace”: Prelate
A Ghanaian Bishop who was recently appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the National Peace Council (NPC) in the West African nation has, in an interview with ACI Africa correspondent, described his nomination as an opportunity to learn and contribute to the building of peace in the country.
Cleric in South Sudan Calls for Establishment of Archive Centres for Church Projects
A Catholic Priest ministering in South Sudan has proposed to the Church institutions in the East-Central African nation to consider archiving paper documents in any data medium for future reference.
Synod in Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese to "look into proper ways of evangelization": Bishop
The third Diocesan Synod of Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese that kicked off over the weekend seeks to “look into” methods of sharing faith, the Local Ordinary said.
Catholic Radio Journalists in Mozambique Hiding in Bushes after Insurgent Attack
The leadership of the National Community Radio Forum (FORCOM) in Mozambique has expressed concerns about the welfare of a group of Catholic journalists in the Province of Cabo Delgado within Pemba Diocese who have been hiding in bushes for at least 10 days after insurgents raided their radio station.
JRS’ 40th Anniversary a “celebration of Christian charity, commitment, love, dedication”
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is set to mark four decades of existence this weekend, a celebration that highlights 40 years of “Christian charity; commitment, love, and dedication,” the leadership of the agency has said.
Eastern Africa’s Bishops Express Solidarity with Ethiopians amid Fighting in Tigray
Bishops in Eastern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid reportedly escalating violence pitting the Federal government against the local authorities of the country’s Northernmost Tigray region.
Former Apostolic Nuncio in U.S. Denies Accusations from McCarrick Report in an Interview
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who served as apostolic nuncio to the United States from 2011 to 2016, has denied claims in the Vatican’s McCarrick Report which said he failed to act on instructions to investigate Theodore McCarrick.
Ghana’s Longest Serving President, Known for Calling Church Leadership to “speak up” Dies
Ghana’s longest serving President, Jerry John Rawlings, a practicing Catholic who is known for calling on the leadership of the Church to keep State officials in check has passed on aged 73.
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