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Lent: Catholic Diocese in South Sudan Reflecting on Life, Livelihoods Sustainability
The people of God in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambia (CDTY) have been called upon to reflect on what each one of them needs to do for the sustainability of life and livelihoods during the Lenten Season this year.
Respect “liturgical norms”: Catholic Archbishop to Liturgy Coordinators in Angola
Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola has called upon liturgy coordinators in the Southern African nation to adhere to the established norms in their apostolate during liturgical celebrations.
Pentecostalism in Nigeria “a greater concern than blessing of same-sex couples”: Scholar
The Catholic space in Africa’s most populous nation has been infiltrated by adherents to the Protestant Charismatic Christian movement, Pentecostalism, a Catholic Priest and scholar has told members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN).
Insecurity “persists” in Burkina Faso, 30 Parishes “remain closed, inaccessible”: Bishops
The persistent insecurity in Burkina Faso has taken a heavy toll on the pastoral activities of the local churches, with some 30 Parishes remaining inaccessible, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Ghana Catholic Youths’ “Green Lent Initiative” to Foster Environmental Conservation
The Green Lent, an initiative of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) in Ghana, aims to foster the care of the environment during the Lenten Season, CYNESA Coordinator has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Kenya Government’s “mess with” Health Insurance Fund Harming Healthcare Provision: Bishop
The current state of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Kenya’s parastatal that provides universal health coverage (UHC) to citizens through a medical insurance cover, is harming the provision of healthcare to citizens of the East African nation, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Homa Bay Diocese has said.
What would Thomas Aquinas make of Artificial Intelligence?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s risks and role in society.
Amid Life’s Challenges, “remain focussed on Christ”: Bishop in Zambia in Lenten Message
Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has called on Christians to nurture a relationship with the person of Jesus Christ and maintain their focus on Him amid “many” life’s challenges.
Newly Installed Parish Priest in Angola Urged to Seek “everyone's cooperation”
The new Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist Cacuaco Parish Parish of Angola’s Caxito Diocese has been encouraged to seek the collaboration of “everyone” as he takes leadership of the Angolan Catholic Parish.
Nigeria “stands on the brink of anarchy”: President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, is on the verge of disorder and lawlessness, with agents of destruction and death recording success as the government’s efforts to secure the safety of citizens proving “fruitless”, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said.
Cost of living in Kenya “totally unbearable”, Government Unconcerned: Catholic Archbishop
An average Kenyan is reeling under the high cost of living, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Nyeri Archdiocese has said.
Pope Francis Appeals for Prayer “without getting tired” for Peace in Sudan, Mozambique
Pope Francis is appealing for spiritual solidarity with the people of God in Sudan and Mozambique following protracted violent conflicts in the two African nations.
Tanzanian Cardinal Takes Possession of Rome’s "Church of the Artists", His Titular See
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Tabora Archdiocese, Protase Cardinal Rugambwa, has taken possession of his titular see, Santa Maria in Montesanto. The church, also known as the “Church of the Artists”, is one of the twin churches that sits in Rome’s Piazza del Popolo, alongside the adjacent Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
Rome to Host 7th Day of the Catacombs, Opportunity to Reflect on Early Christians
Rome's catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 2.
Empower Nigeria’s Youths with “relevant skills”, Give Them Dignity: Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese is advocating for youth empowerment in the West African nation.
Zambia’s Rising Cost of Living “undermines dignity”, Jesuit Scholars Urge Support Programs
The rising cost of living in Zambia is undermining the dignity of the citizens of the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) based in the country’s capital, Lusaka, have said.
Angola “moving towards an authoritarian state”, Catholic Official Says, Decries Repression
The democratic space in the Southern African nation of Angola is “gradually” shrinking, the Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said.
Lent “a time to change our mentalities, habits”: Catholic Archbishop in Gabon
The Lenten Season accords the people of God an opportunity to realize a transformation in their thoughts and day-to-day actions as they reach out to each other with love and compassion and renew their relationship with God, the Archbishop of Gabon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Libreville has said.
Transfers, Secularism, Language among PMS Challenges in Kenya: Officials
Officials of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Kenya have highlighted some of the challenges their apostolate entails, and what they do to address them.
Vatican-São Tomé and Príncipe Agreement an “instrument” of Dialogue: Catholic Bishop-elect
The agreement between the Vatican and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe signed on 15 August 2022, and ratified on January 30 is an opportunity for dialogue and exercise of freedom, the Bishop-elect for the lone Episcopal See in the Central African island nation has said.
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