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Carry Home Faith, Hope and Service: Marian Pilgrims in Mozambique Told
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called on pilgrims to bring back to their homes and parishes the spirit of faith, service, and hope they experienced during the annual Marian Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Namaacha.
Deacon’s Role Not Slavery But “Service of Dignity”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya at Ordination
Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has emphasized that the Diaconate is “a service of dignity,” and called on new Deacons he ordained on October 11 to uphold moral integrity, humility, and authentic commitment to service.
Fr. Konteh’s “story was so amazing”: ACI Africa’s Agnes Aineah on Inspiration for New Book about Sierra Leonean Priest
Despite a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002 in Sierra Leone, the African country with the help of the Catholic Church has made great strides as it rebuilds.
Amid “dire” Situation in Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese, Local Ordinary Commissions Water Facility to Address Basic Needs
Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese has decried the “dire” situation in his Episcopal See, attributed to years of conflict and economic instability, and has commissioned a water facility to address the people’s basic needs.
“Fight against the temptation to give up”: Cardinal Brislin at Jubilee of Consecrated in South Africa
Stephen Cardinal Brislin of the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has encouraged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) in South Africa to remain steadfast in their mission and cautioned against “the temptation to give up” amid life’s challenges.
After Launch of First-Ever Integral Ecology Plan in Kenya, Salesians Lauded for “being an inspiration”
The Coordinator of Don Bosco Green Alliance, a global network comprising over 600 Salesian institutions across 90 countries, has lauded Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in East Africa for spearheading the first-ever Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) for the Congregation’s institutions in Kenya.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana “grace filled” Encounter with Mother Mary: Global Rosary Network Founder
The founder of the Global Rosary Network, Fr. David Obeng Paintsil, has described Ghana’s first-ever Rosary Congress as a “grace-filled” encounter with Mother Mary.
He’s “unreachable on his phone”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Appeals for Assistance in Locating Missing Priest
Archbishop Damian Denis Dallu of Tanzania's Catholic Archdiocese of Songea has appealed for prayers and assistance in locating Fr. Camillus Nikata, a member of the Clergy of his Metropolitan See, who has been missing since October 7.
Kenya’s Kisumu Archdiocese Centenary: Mill Hill Missionaries Hailed for Planting Seed of Faith Amid Hardships
Members of the Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM), who pioneered and planted the seed of faith in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, have been commended for their unwavering perseverance and dedication in proclaiming the word of God despite immense hardships.
Vatican Halts Formation of Seminarians in DR Congo’s Wamba Diocese “until further notice”, Cites “difficult environment”
The Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has suspended the formation of Seminarians in the Catholic Diocese of Wamba in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing a “difficult ecclesial environment”, which it says undermines Priestly training.
Cameroon: Where a Dynamic Catholic Church Stands Up to a Decaying Regime
Church leaders in the Central African country have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living.
Rome-based Development Agency Launches Storytelling Contest on “the Africa that surprises”
Rome-based Catholic development foundation, Harambee Africa International (HAI), has announced the 11th edition of the International Award, “Conveying Africa – Telling the Africa that Surprises,” aimed at promoting an authentic and hopeful narrative of the African continent.
Jubilarians in Kenya’s Homa Bay Diocese Urged to Renew Commitment to God’s Call at Golden, Silver Celebrations
Members of the Clergy in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay marking their Golden and Silver Jubilees have been encouraged to rekindle their love and commitment to the divine call they embraced in choosing the Priesthood.
Religious Orders in Ghana Challenged to Make Human Rights “more tangible”, Defend Ecological Justice
Members of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious – Ghana (CMSR-GH) have been urged to take concrete steps to defend human rights and promote ecological justice in their services amid the growing threat of environmental degradation.
“Women Are Not Second-Class Disciples”: Congolese Theologian Urges Equal Recognition of Women in the Church
A Catholic theologian from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said that the Church in Africa must accord women, as messengers and witnesses of Jesus, the recognition, dignity, and equal treatment that are rightfully theirs.
“We welcome the Judgement”: Christian Entity Applauds Conviction of Sudan Militia Leader for 2003–2004 Darfur Atrocities
The UK-based human rights organization Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed the conviction of the leader of Sudan’s Janjaweed militia – later reconstituted as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – for crimes against humanity committed against non-Arab communities in Darfur between 2003 and 2004.
Hospital Corruption Scandal in South Africa “Direct Attack” on Poor’s Right to Healthcare: Catholic Commission
The Chairman of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has condemned the corruption scandal at South Africa’s Tembisa Hospital, describing it as a grave injustice and a direct assault on the poor’s right to healthcare.
Salesians in Kenya Set to Roll Out Comprehensive Integral Ecology Plan to End “piecemeal” Approach
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Kenya are preparing to launch a five-year Integral Ecology Plan (2026-2030) aimed at ending the long-standing “piecemeal” approach to projects across their institutions in the East African nation.
Nigerian Catholic Diocese Witnessing “triumph of faith over fear”, Bishop Hails Resilience amid Protracted Persecution
Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri has lauded the resilience of the people of God in his Episcopal See, saying they continue to demonstrate a “triumph of faith over fear” amid persistent persecution targeting Christians in the West African nation.
Let’s “exercise caution when adopting advanced reproductive technologies”: Nairobi-based Catholic Priest
Fr. Dr. Gerald Mark Kimario has cautioned against the uncritical adoption of advanced reproductive technologies, urging moral discernment and fidelity to Church teaching in addressing issues related to human life and procreation.
