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“Reject politicization of the pulpit”: Theologians to Africa’s Catholic Bishops
Theologians at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have issued a pastoral advisory to members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), reminding them to be careful about how they engage with politics while carrying out the Church’s prophetic mission.
Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Calls for Respect for Human Life as Thousands Reportedly Killed in Post-Election Violence
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Bagamoyo in Tanzania has denounced the extrajudicial killings connected to the country’s disputed October 29 general elections, stressing that those suspected of breaking the law should be allowed to go through legal processes instead of being killed unlawfully.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Eulogize “elder brother” as Faithful Servant, Champion of 2010 Constitution
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have paid tribute to Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the founding Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, praising him as a faithful servant of the Church and a key advocate for constitutional reforms in Kenya.
Catholic Bishops Urge Youths to Register Ahead of 2027 General Elections in Kenya
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have urged the people of God in Kenya, especially the youths, to participate in the ongoing accelerated voter registration, calling it a crucial opportunity to shape the East African nation’s direction in the next general elections scheduled for August 2027.
Character Coaches’ Training in Kenya Designed to Foster “non-negotiable values” among Young People: Organizer
The founder of the Positive Psychology Association of Kenya (PPAK) has said that the Character Coaches’ Training realized in three phases is designed to enhance the essential conversations that parents and guardians of young people under 30 need to have with their children about what he describes as “non-negotiable values.”
UN@80 Conference in Kenya Concludes with a Pledge to Champion Peace, Justice, and Human Dignity
Members of the Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network started by former students of the Italy-based Sophia University Institute, have pledged to promote peace, justice, and human dignity in Africa, recognizing their shared responsibility to uphold fairness and prevent conflict.
Ghana’s Catholic Bishops Mourn Victims of El-Wak Stadium Tragedy, Call for Accountability
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their closeness with victims of a Wednesday, November 12 stampede at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra that left six people dead and several others injured during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.
Catholic Church in Angola Hails National Reconciliation Congress as a Moment of Hope and “renewed commitment”
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has described the recent National Reconciliation Congress as a “historic moment of hope and renewed commitment” by Angolans to peace and national unity.
Help “form new habit of mind” to end Cycle of Violence, Apostolic Nuncio Urges Catholic Bishops in Sudan, South Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has encouraged members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) to help the people of God under their pastoral care form “a new habit of mind” that would break the cycle of violence responsible for “death and displacement” in the two neighbouring countries.
Catholic Church in Ghana Partners to Reach Out to Over 1,000 Civilians Fleeing Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso
An initiative of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Ghana has helped resettle over 1,000 civilians fleeing terrorist attacks targeting Christians in neighbouring Burkina Faso, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have said.
AU-EU Summit: Catholic Church Calls for Equitable Africa-Europe Partnership Away from “extractivism”
The race for critical raw materials (CRM) continues to place African countries at the least favourable position in their relationship with European countries, various Catholic entities in Africa and beyond have said.
Cardinal Ameyu Raises Alarm Over “humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale” in Sudan and South Sudan
The President of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) has raised alarm over the deepening humanitarian crisis in the two neighbouring countries of Sudan and South Sudan.
Building “a new humanity” Requires Responsibility Sharing, Focolare Movement Official Says at UN@80 Conference in Kenya
The Vice President of the New Humanity Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of the Focolare Movement has emphasized the need for shared responsibility in building “a new humanity” in Africa.
Catholic Humanitarian Entity in Sudan Appeals for Protection of Civilians Fleeing “abominable atrocities” in El Fasher
A Catholic humanitarian and development organization working in Sudan has appealed for the protection of Tawila, one of the safest areas close to El Fasher where “abominable atrocities” have been reported.
At Separate Memorial Mass, Tanzanian Catholic Archbishops Condemn Extra-Judicial Killings Linked to Election Violence
Two Catholic Archbishops in Tanzania have condemned extra-judicial killings linked to election-related violence, each delivering a strong message of justice and peace during separate Eucharistic celebrations held in honour of the victims on consecutive days – Archbishop Jude Thadeus Ruwa’ichi of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam on November 9 and Archbishop Gervas Nyaisonga of the Archdiocese of Mbeya on November 10.
“God does not need shedding of blood,” Catholic Archbishop Decries Religious Violence in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has condemned the ongoing wave of religious-based violence in the West African nation, saying that God does not demand bloodshed or the cruel killing of innocent people.
Tributes Pour in for Pioneer Bishop of Kenyan Diocese Who Helped Shape Kenya’s Democracy
Tributes are pouring for Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega who passed on Sunday, November 9. Church officials and government leaders have described the late Catholic Bishop as a devoted servant of God, known for his humility and steadfast commitment to defending the marginalized.
Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Kakamega Diocese in Kenya Dies at 88, Remembered as “a giant of faith”
Bishop Philip Sulumeti, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya, has passed on at the age of 88.
Catholic Sisters Facilitating Trauma Healing for Thousands Displaced by Jihadists in Northern Mozambique
Catholic Sisters in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese are implementing programs that support thousands of people displaced by terrorist violence in Cabo Delgado Province located in the north of the country, helping them heal from the trauma and rebuild their lives.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress: Catholic Bishops Urge Unity, Forgiveness, Renewal
Catholic Bishops in Angola have called for a renewed national commitment to reconciliation, forgiveness, and moral renewal, cautioning that the country’s future depends on healing historical wounds and strengthening social cohesion.
