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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.
Caritas Cape Verde to Launch Golden Jubilee with World Day of the Poor, General Assembly
Caritas Cape Verde is set to launch its Golden Jubilee celebrations with the observance of the World Day of the Poor and a General Assembly later this month, opening a year-long commemoration focused on service, solidarity, and renewed commitment to the most vulnerable.
“A gesture of gratitude to the Vatican”: Angola’s President on Honorary Medal for Pope Paul VI
Angola’s President João Lourenço has described the posthumous decoration of Pope Paul VI with the Medal of the 50th Anniversary of Angola’s Independence as a historic gesture of gratitude to the Vatican for the late pontiff’s support of African liberation movements in the early 1970s.
Designating Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern” Should Inspire Collaboration, Not Hostility: Catholic Official
Nigeria’s government officials need to view the West African nation’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) as an opportunity for international collaboration rather than an act of hostility, the Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, has said.
“Time to work on peace” in Cameroon: Catholic Archbishop Urges Calm after Election
Archbishop Jean Mbarga of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé has called on Cameroonians to move beyond post-election tensions and commit themselves to building peace, solidarity, and love for their country.
“Religion must connect, not divide us”: Cardinal Nzapalainga of CAR Ahead of Mission Congress in France
Religion should unite rather than divide, Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said, urging Christians to live out mission as a daily expression of fraternity, dialogue, and shared humanity.
Holiness Should Be the “obsession”: Catholic Bishop on Lessons from Saints of Africa
The Saints of Africa provide numerous lessons about emptying oneself with heaven as the goal, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has said, calling for Africans to make holiness their “obsession.”
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Responds to Governor’s Remarks on Silence During Post-Election Crisis
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has expressed his “indignation” after the Governor of the West Region, Awa Fonka Augustine reportedly congratulated him for remaining silent during the country’s recent post-election crisis.
Tanzanian Catholic Archdiocese Sets Date to Pray for Victims of Electoral Violence
The Catholic Archdiocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has invited the people of God in the Metropolitan See to unite in prayer and in acts of mercy for the victims of the October 29 general-election-related violence in the East African nation.
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress Opens With Calls for Justice, Forgiveness, and “love of neighbor”
Angola’s National Reconciliation Congress has opened with appeals from the Catholic Church for a renewed national commitment to “justice, forgiveness, and love of neighbor” as essential foundations for lasting peace and unity.
Benedictine Sisters in Kenya Defy Deadly Floods, Rebuild Mission Hospital Through Faith, Community Support
When the ground trembled and a deafening roar tore through the night of October 31, the members of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters (OSB) in Chesongoch, Kenya thought the generator had malfunctioned. But desperate cries at the convent gate quickly revealed a terrifying truth.
“True peace is born of justice”: Catholic Archbishop Ahead of National Reconciliation Congress in Angola
The President of the Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has said that genuine national reconciliation in Angola can only be achieved when grounded in justice and peace.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Expresses Spiritual Solidarity with Landslide Victims in Eldoret Diocese
The Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitale has expressed spiritual solidarity with the people affected by the October 31 devastating landslide, which left more than 26 people dead in the country's Eldoret Diocese.
“Moral failure”: Catholic Priest in South Africa on Debt Crisis, Urges G20 Presidency to break Debt Injustice Cycle
The Director of the Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) at the South African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has described the current debt burden on Africa and developing countries as “a moral failure” and a cycle that the current holder of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency should bring to an end.
Ethiopia’s Bishops Condemn Deadly Attack Near Catholic Parish, Call for Government Protection
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have strongly condemned attacks in the Oromia Region that claimed lives and destroyed property belonging to members of the Catholic community.
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