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Bishops in DR Congo Eulogize Late Archbishop of Lubumbashi as Dedicated Servant
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have eulogized the Archbishop emeritus of Lubumbashi, Floribert Songasonga Mwitwa, as a man of faith who “faithfully dedicated his life” to the service of the people of God.
Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Education to Dispel Fear, Bishop in South Africa Urges Government
There is no proper information on the COVID-19 vaccine that is set to be administered to South Africans to combat the coronavirus, which is fast spreading in the country, a Catholic Bishop in the country has said.
Clerics Expected to Be Vigilant, Prophetic Whenever They Cite “danger”: Nigerian Bishop
Catholic Clerics are expected to be vigilant and raise their voices in caution whenever they cite danger, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has said.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Condemn Pro-Trump Protesters' Violent Siege of Capitol Building
Catholic bishops strongly condemned pro-Donald Trump protesters' incursion that penetrated the Capitol Building Wednesday as Congress debated the certification of the presidential election results, leading to the evacuation of lawmakers and the deadly shooting of one protester by law enforcement.
Pope Francis Calls for “fraternal, respectful dialogue” in CAR amid Disputed Election
Pope Francis has called on the warring parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to seek a “fraternal” and “respectful dialogue” to resolve disputes arising from the disputed December 27 general elections.
Ethiopia’s Cardinal Urges Respect for Life, Constitutionalism Ahead of Christmas Day Jan 7
The need to respect human life and the upholding of the constitution in Ethiopia where violence in the country’s Tigray region is reportedly on the rise are some of the highlights of Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel’s message ahead of Christmas Day in the Horn of Africa nation.
13 Issues of Concern Bishops in Uganda Want “addressed urgently” Ahead of Elections
Ahead of general elections in Uganda slated for January 14, Catholic Bishops in the country have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, highlighted 13 issues that “could taint the credibility of the electoral process and outcome of the polls if not addressed urgently.”
International Catholic Charity Donates Towards Formation of Novices in CAR
Young Carmelite Novices in the Central African Republic (CAR) have received a financial boost from the Catholic pastoral charity and pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, to facilitate their formation to Religious Life.
Do Not Hinder Vaccine Rollout, Church Leaders in South Africa Appeal to Government
The leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has appealed to the government to hasten the access to COVID-19 vaccine to save lives amid a reported new wave of infections in the country.
After Elections, CAR Population Facing Uncertainty, Living “in fear, anxiety”: Bishop
A week after general elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), a Bishop ministering in the landlocked nation says the country’s population is living “in fear and anxiety” due to the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing confrontation between armed rebels and the military forces.
Apostolic Administrator of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabeseau Bibi who has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of Buea Diocese since December 2019 has been appointed as the Local Ordinary of the Cameroonian Diocese located in the Southwestern region of the Central African country.
Catholic Vicariate of Rodrigues in Mauritius Has a New Apostolic Administrator
The Catholic Vicariate of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius has a new Apostolic Administrator, Fr. Luc René Young Chen Yin.
Kenyan Cardinal’s Retirement Accepted in Latest Administrative Changes by Pope Francis
The retirement of John Cardinal Njue of Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi has been accepted by the Holy Father who has also appointed Nairobi Auxiliary Bishop David Kamau as the Apostolic Administrator of the Metropolitan Archdiocese headquartered in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
CAR Bishop Says Part of His Jurisdiction “has fallen into the hands of rebels”
A Bishop in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said that a section of his Diocese is in the hands of rebels.
Zambian Bishop Undergoing Care for COVID-19 Says He is “in stable condition in hospital”
The Bishop of Zambia’s Monze Diocese who has been undergoing care after he tested positive for COVID-19 is in a stable condition at a Catholic Hospital in his Diocese, the Bishop has confirmed in a social media post.
Superiority Complex, Prejudice Behind Various Crises in Nigeria, Archbishop Says
Various crises in the West African nation of Nigeria are as a result of superiority complex and prejudices on the part of a section of Nigerians, an Archbishop in the country said in his reflection at the beginning of the New Year.
Ivorian Prelate Heading Catholic Bishops’ Conference Appointed Archbishop
The President of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI), Bishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, has been appointed the Archbishop of Korhogo Archdiocese in Northern Ivory Coast.
How Patrician Brothers are Rehabilitating Most Difficult Cases on Kenyan Streets
Sadam Rashid stops his truck at a hardware store located in the middle of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, before he picks a call for an interview with ACI Africa.
Gratitude as Nigerian Bishop is Freed “unhurt, without ransom” after five-Day Captivity
The Nigerian Bishop and his driver who were abducted December 27 have been freed.
I Owe Catholic Nuns, Entire Upendo Village My Life, Testimony by Kenyan Man Born with HIV
Sr. Florence Muia, a member of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN), recalls a day, in 2004, when she sat with a group of people that lived with HIV under a tree in Naivasha in the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, just under 100 kilometers northwest of Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi.
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