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The Archbishop of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama / Courtesy Photo

Feeding the Hungry “an ethical imperative, powerful form of prayer”: Nigerian Archbishop

Mar 10, 2021

Putting into practice the first of the seven corporal works of mercy that calls upon the people of God to feed the hungry is an “ethical imperative” and a “powerful form of prayer,” a Nigerian Archbishop has said.

A poster announcing the March 8 webinar organized by the All African Council of Churches (AACC) / All African Council of Churches (AACC)

Church Leaders in Africa Call for Strengthening of Gains Women Made Before COVID-19 Advent

Mar 9, 2021

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent socio-economic plunge has undone the gains that were made to empower women, Church leaders at the Monday, March 8 All African Council of Churches (AACC) event have observed.

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Catholic Bishops in Kenya Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine as “licit, ethically acceptable”

Mar 9, 2021

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have endorsed the COVID-19 vaccine that arrived in the country on March 3, saying the inoculation is “licit, ethically acceptable and an act of charity.”

A poster announcing the first anniversary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese / Ekwulobia Diocese/Facebook

Learn Collaboration, Obedience from St. Joseph, Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Encourages

Mar 9, 2021

On the occasion of the first anniversary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, the Apostolic Nuncio in the West African country has called on the people of God in the Diocese to emulate the collaborative spirit and obedience, which St. Joseph portrayed.

Archbishop Roger Houngbédji of Benin’s Cotonou Archdiocese / Archdiocese of Cotonou

Christian Identity Meaningful in Commitment to Church, Society: Prelate in Benin to Youth

Mar 9, 2021

The importance of young people demonstrating their Christian identity through selfless service to the Church and society has been underscored at a public catechesis, which the Archbishop of Benin’s Cotonou Archdiocese organized.

Bishop-elect for South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese, Comboni Missionary Christian Carlassare, appointed 8 March 2021 / Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare

Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese Says His Appointment Shows “God of surprises"

Mar 8, 2021

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (DoR) in South Sudan that has been vacant for almost a decade has described his Monday, March 8 episcopal appointment as an illustration of “the God of surprises.”

Members of the Association of Sisterhood's of Kenya (AOSK) in the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar during the celebration of the International Women's Day at Lodwar Women's Prison. / AOSK Lodwar Diocese

Catholic Nuns in Kenya Boost Prisoners’ Confidence in Women’s Day Celebrations in Lodwar

Mar 8, 2021

Hope reigned behind the heavy walls of Lodwar Women Prison on Saturday, March 6 when Catholic Nuns belonging to various Religious Orders in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Lodwar visited the correctional facility, bringing it to life on the celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD).

An image of the Parish House of St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Nigeria's Diocese that burnt down in unclear circumstances. / Fr. Isek Augustine

“All our property, my books, everything is gone,” Nigerian Cleric on Torched Parish House

Mar 8, 2021

The Priest-in-Charge of St. Mary’s Parish of Nigeria’s Zaria Diocese that was razed last week under unclear circumstances has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled the damage, saying they lost “everything” that was in the Parish house.

Young women receive job starter kits in Sierra Leone after graduating from training in tailoring, tourism, catering and hair care. / Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB)

On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

Mar 8, 2021

On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their programs that seek to empower girls and women across the globe, including Africa.

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama during the launch of the 2021 Lenten Campaign in Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese / Abuja Archdiocese

Obey God to Save Nigeria from “fate of Sodom and Gomorrah”, Archbishop Appeals

Mar 8, 2021

True and “non-hypocritical” obedience to God’s commandments is the only thing that will save Nigeria from what befell the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, an Archbishop in the West African nation said in his Sunday, March 7 homily.

Some members of the Standing Committee of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) / National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO)

Bishops in DR Congo Announce Intention to Boost Pastoral Care to Elderly Persons

Mar 7, 2021

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, announced their intention to enhance pastoral care to elderly persons.

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Jesuit Refugee Agency Calls on Countries to Include Refugees in COVID-19 Vaccination

Mar 7, 2021

The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is calling on countries across the globe to include refugees and other forcibly displaced persons in COVID-19 vaccination.

A poster of the All Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPGFoRB) / APPFoRB/ Twitter

Uganda among Countries with Religious Discrimination During COVID-19: Recent Report

Mar 6, 2021

Uganda is one of the several countries in Africa where religious minorities have been excluded in key strategies to fight COVID-19, a recent report on the state of religious freedom, which also highlights various forms of religious discrimination and persecution across the world indicates.

The Bishop of Mauritius' Port Louis Diocese, Maurice Cardinal Piat / Port Louis Diocese

“Church cannot remain indifferent to political question”: Mauritian Cardinal

Mar 6, 2021

The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has defended church leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation against accusations of interfering with the running of the country noting that they cannot “remain indifferent.”

Map showing the troubled region of Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. / Courtesy Photo

Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Crisis “an African burden”: Southern Africa’s Ecumenical Leaders

Mar 5, 2021

The leadership of the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa (FOCCISA), an ecumenical organization made up of 12 national Councils in East and Southern Africa, has described Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado crisis as “an African burden” and called for intervention to end the ongoing violence.

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Italian Health Entity Ready for Ethiopia’s Tigray Mission in Response to Bishop’s Plea

Mar 5, 2021

The Italy-based non-governmental organization focused on healthcare, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, is planning to launch “in the next five weeks” an intervention to alleviate the suffering of civilians in the ongoing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.

Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). / National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO)

Bishops in DR Congo Urge Integrity in New Political Alliance Government Appointments

Mar 5, 2021

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) want integrity to be prioritized in government appointments following the termination of the mandate of the coalition that had been formed between the party of the President and that of his predecessor.

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Acrimonious Political Discourse in Angola Cause for Concern, Bishops Urge Restraint

Mar 5, 2021

Members of the Bishops Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) are urging restraint amid political debates marred with acrimony and divisions in Angola.

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Kenyan Authorities to Investigate Conduct of Seminarian found Dead Alongside Woman and Son

Mar 4, 2021

Police in Kenya are planning to visit St. Thomas Aquinas National Major Seminary in Nairobi Archdiocese to conduct an investigation into the life of a Seminarian who was found dead alongside a woman and her son.

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Over 25 Priests, 60 Nuns Have Succumbed to COVID-19-related Illnesses in Tanzania: Cleric

Mar 4, 2021

At least 25 Catholic Priests and 60 members of Religious Orders have succumbed to COVID-related complications in Tanzania, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has said.