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Ivorian Cardinal Tells New Minister to Integrate Science and Faith, Seek God’s Blessings
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has called upon the country’s recently appointed Minister for Education and Literacy to integrate her scientific knowledge and faith and to seek out for “God’s blessings and graces.”
Vatican Imposes Term Limits for Church Movement Leaders to Curb "violations and abuses"
The Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communiThe Vatican issued a decree Friday setting limits on the terms of leaders of international associations of the faithful and new communities.ties.
Police in South Sudan Arrest “One of the potential suspects” in Bishop-elect's Shooting
Police in South Sudan’s Lakes State have arrested “one of the potential suspects” involved in the April shooting of the Bishop-elect of the country’s Rumbek Diocese, Msgr. Christian Carlassare.
Kenyan Artist Paints “New Eve” and “New Adam” to Retell Africa’s Story of Hope, Beauty
In one of Fridah Ijai’s paintings, a young black woman is surrounded by green vegetation and a succulent flower bud of a banana plant. The woman’s attention is fixed on her palms that tenderly hold a cracked egg shell. Through the shell runs a breaking rope, which also cuts through the entire painting. A dove is perched on the upper part of the rope, which seems shinier than the lower part.
Nigeria’s Constitution Favors Muslims, Puts Christians “at disadvantage”: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have calling for a review of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution saying it favors Muslims, puts “Christians and adherents of other religions at a disadvantage,” and does not augur “well for the unity and progress of the country.”
Bishops in Eritrea Pledge to Continue Reclaiming Catholic Institutions “forcibly taken”
Catholic Bishops in Eritrea have pledged to continue reclaiming Catholic institutions that the government has “forcibly taken” away.
German Cardinal Says Pope’s Decision Not to Accept His Resignation a “great challenge”
Cardinal Reinhard Marx said Thursday that Pope Francis’ decision not to accept his resignation as Catholic archbishop of Munich and Freising is a “great challenge.”
Nigerian Cardinal Decries “docile nature of most Nigerians”, Urges Citizen Participation
Nigeria’s John Cardinal Onaiyekan has expressed concerns about the tendency, among Nigerians, to continually complain “about everything” and challenged his compatriots to take seriously their “citizen participation” role.
At Anniversary in Senegal, Archbishop Advocates for “development that integrates youth”
At the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Pastoral Letter published by Catholic Bishops in Senegal during the 1994 crisis, an Archbishop in the West African nation has sought to have the youth empowered through the development initiatives that the country undertakes.
Cancel African Nations’ Debts, Caritas Internationalis Urges G-7 Countries Ahead of Summit
The leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), has urged the Group of Seven (G-7) countries, which comprises the U.S., UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan, to consider canceling debts owed to them by struggling African countries.
Pope Francis Declines German Cardinal’s Resignation, Asks Him to Continue Serving
Pope Francis declined on Thursday the resignation of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, offered to him last month.
Planned Jesuit Conference to Advocate for “ecological restoration” in Africa: Official
The “food sovereignty” conference planned for later this month under the auspices of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) is expected to advocate for the protection of the environment and “ecological restoration” in Africa.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Durban Archbishop in South Africa, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of the Archbishop of South Africa’s Durban Archdiocese, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier and appointed Bishop Mandla Siegfried Jwara as his successor.
Foundation for 3,000-Capacity Catholic Church Laid at Parish in Juba, South Sudan
The Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has laid the foundation for the construction of a Parish church with an estimated sitting capacity of 3,000 worshipers.
Catholic Leaders in Cape Verde Denounce Man Claiming to be “bishop” as Imposter
Catholic Church leaders in Cape Verde have denounced as an impostor a man claiming to be a bishop and heading a delegation that is lobbying for the release of Venezuelan businessman, Álex Saab.
Pope Francis: Priests, Bishops, and Married Couples ‘co-responsible’ for the Family
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged priests, bishops, and married couples to work in cooperation to strengthen the life of the Church through the goods of marriage and family.
Catholic Charity Donates Radios to Mozambicans in Remote Villages to Connect Families
Catholic Pontifical and Charity Organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has facilitated the purchase of solar-powered radios for inhabitants of Cabo Delgado, the Northernmost province of Mozambique to keep families that have been separated by violence connected.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge Political Aspirants to Show How to Address Rising Inflation
Aspirants to various political positions in Zambia have been challenged to highlight ways they plan to address rising inflation in the Southern African nation if elected in the August 12 polls.
Recently Freed Cameroonian Priest Says Celebrating Mass in Captivity "the joy that I had"
Fr. Christopher Eboka, the Cameroonian Catholic Priest who had been abducted on May 22 and later released, has told ACI Africa that the chances he had to celebrate Holy Mass while in captivity were his sources of joy.
Burkina Faso’s Cardinal Renews Call for Prayers Following Deadly Saturday Attack
The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has launched a renewed call for prayers in solidarity with victims of what has been described as one of the deadliest attacks in the West African country in recent years.
