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Africa Bishops Propose Formation of “digital missionaries” to Boost Church Communications
Members of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS), an initiative of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), are proposing formation that targets “digital missionaries” in academic institutions to boost communications on the continent.
Scouts in Burkina Faso Murdered, One in Front of Altar, Another in Front of Mary’s Statue
Two men who acted as scouts, escorting children to school in northwest Burkina Faso, were murdered at a Catholic Church reportedly by Islamist militants operating in the West African country.
The “resurgence” of Illegal Immigration in West Africa a Concern for Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops of the four-nation Conference in West Africa are concerned about the “resurgence” of migration of people in violation of laws of immigration.
DR Congo’s Electorate Need to Prioritize “competence, moral probity”: Catholic Bishops
There is need for eligible voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to consider political candidates’ “competence and moral probity” when casting their ballots on December 20, Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation have said.
CEPACS Jubilee, Synod “opportunity to revisit Pan-African dream” on Communication: Priest
The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) and the Synod on Synodality , which Pope Francis extended to 2024, provide an opportunity to examine the situation of “the Pan-African dream” with regard to communication, an official involved in the preparation of the November 18-21 event has said.
Salesians in South Africa Strategically Choose Youth for Skills to Realize “social change”
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in South Africa are strategically choosing young people from “disadvantaged communities” in the country’s Cape Town region, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills capable of realizing positive social change.
"An orphan in every sense": A Priest’s Journey of Grief, Faith after a Wedding Tragedy
In the aftermath of a catastrophic fire in Qaraqosh, Iraq, which claimed the lives of approximately 140 people and injured around 250, the community is still grappling with the enormity of the loss.
CEPACS Golden Jubilee Ends with Calls for Church in Africa to Embrace Digitality
The Golden Jubilee of the Pan-African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS), an entity of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), has ended with calls on the Church in Africa to embrace the digital culture.
Catholic-Inspired Nigerian Researchers Reveal Chilling Massacres after EndSARS Protests
Over 400 defenceless people were killed across Nigeria as authorities in the West African country jumped on the EndSARS protests of 2020 to carry out massacres, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed.
Like Mary, Take Responsibility of Family Care “with seriousness”: Kenyan Bishop to Women
The Catholic Bishop of Nakuru Diocese in Kenya has called upon women in marriages to take the responsibility of taking care of their respective families “with seriousness” in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
U.S. Congressman Warns of a “powerful global agenda” behind Push for Abortions in Liberia
The Congressman for New Jersey’s 4th District in the U.S., Chris Smith, has called on the Liberian lawmakers to fight to remove the abortion section in the Public Health Bill, noting that those behind the bill have the backing of “a powerful global agenda.”
Catholic Youth in Southern Africa Pledge to “tirelessly” Address Drug Abuse Challenge
Catholic youth from the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) are pledging to “tirelessly” engage in initiatives that will see the challenge of drug abuse among young people in the region addressed.
Communication Gift to Humanity “to weave communion”: Vatican Official at CEPACS Jubilee
Communication is a divine gift to humanity to facilitate the fostering of relationships and the realization of communion, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has said.
Zambia Church Leaders Call for Erection of Ramps in Voter Registration Centres
There is need for the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to erect ramps at voter registration centers to enable people living with disability access them, Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have said.
Despite Boko Haram Atrocities, “find a place in our hearts to forgive”: Nigerian Bishop
There is need for Christians in Nigeria to let go the pain they may be harboring against members of Boko Haram, who have caused them traumatic experiences, by making the decision to forgive, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Cardinal in Morocco Dedicates Advent Week I to Prayers, Fasting for Peace in Holy Land
Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of Rabat in Morocco are to mark the first Week of Advent praying for peace in the Holy Land, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Laud Parliament for Passing Family Protection Bill
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have lauded the West African nation’s parliament for passing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.
Catholic Bishops from the Republic of Congo Conclude Ad Limina Visit
Last week Pope Francis received in audience the bishops of the Republic of Congo on the occasion of their ad limina apostolorum visit.
“Protect your vocations zealously”: Archbishop in Kenya to New Priests at Ordination
Newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya have been urged to “zealously” protect their Priestly vocation, and to live “respectable lives” that conform to their divine calling.
Elect Candidates Who “seek the well-being of the people”: Bishop in DR Congo to Electorate
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the electorate against irresponsible political candidates, and urged them to elect those who have the best interests of the people at heart.
