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A Kenya-based Order of Nuns Reaches Out to Families Affected by Floods
Members of a Kenya-based Order of nuns have reached out to over 200 needy families in Western Kenya affected by floods following ongoing heavy rains in the East African nation, one of the nuns involved in the Thursday, April 30 initiative has told ACI Africa.
It is Hunger that will Kill People before COVID-19, Bishops in South Sudan, Sudan Warn
South Sudanese are worried about dying of hunger more than COVID-19 infections, a Bishop in the countries has told ACI Africa, expressing concerns over lockdown directives issued by the government.
The Five Needs of Swaziland’s Manzini Diocese amid COVID-19 Crisis
To facilitate the Catholic Church’s response to COVID-19 pandemic in the landlocked Southern African Kingdom of Eswatini popularly known as Swaziland, the Bishop of Manzini diocese has outlined “five priorities” for the one-diocese country, inviting the people of God support the course.
Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese Lifts Suspension on Sunday Public Mass
The suspension on the celebration of Public Mass has been lifted for Sundays in Cameroon’s Kumbo diocese, the Bishop has announced.
Bishops in Kenya Appeal for Support to Reach Millions Affected by COVID-19 Crisis
Catholic Bishops in the East African nation of Kenya are appealing for support to facilitate the realization of their collective initiative that seeks to assist those affected by COVID-19 pandemic, especially the most vulnerable, “including the 2.5 million people living in informal settlements.”
“Grassroot evangelization will be a priority”: Nigerian Bishop at Installation
On the occasion of his episcopal installation, the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected diocese of Ekwulobia in southeastern Nigeria, Peter Ebere Okpaleke, has said that in his pastoral ministry, he will strive to emphasize evangelization at the local level, inviting the people of God to a “personal and intimate relationship with Jesus.”
Pope Francis Postpones Peter’s Pence Collection amid Pandemic’s Economic Downturn
Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until next fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Why a Cameroonian Prelate is Receiving Unprecedented Public Attention over COVID-19
A Cameroonian Archbishop known for his practice of herbalism is receiving unprecedented public attention in his country, including being sought after by mainstream media in the Central African nation over COVID-19 intervention. Here is why.
Pray Not to Question God’s Existence during COVID-19, Religious Leaders in Ghana Implore
Christians in Ghana ended their three-day National prayer and fasting to seek God’s intervention and direction in the fight against COVID-19, with religious leaders cautioning against the temptation to question God’s existence in the difficult pandemic times.
“Shuffling between two crises is no easy job”: Bishops in Cameroon’s Anglophone Region
Two Bishops in the midst of the protracted Anglophone crisis in the Central African nation of Cameroon have, in an interview with ACI Africa, reflected on the challenge that COVID-19 crisis presents to their pastoral ministry, one of them describing the experience as “no easy job.”
Retired Kenyan Bishop, Second African Prelate to Succumb to COVID-19
The Bishop Emeritus of Kenya’s Meru Diocese, Bishop Silas Silvius Njiru succumbed to COVID-19 in the early hours of Tuesday, April 28 in Italy where he has been residing. He was 91.
“I appeal to the generosity, solidarity of parishioners”: Mauritian Cardinal
A Cardinal in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has appealed to parishioners in his country to help meet the needs of their respective parishes as their Priests struggle financially amid COVID-19 challenges that have seen reduced support toward the needy.
Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese “to slowly lift suspension” on Public Mass
In view of the envisaged easing of the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by Nigeria's Anambra State, home to the Metropolitan See of Onitsha, the Archbishop has announced the possibility of lifting the suspension of Public Mass, albeit slowly.
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker to Mark Start of Novena Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
Bishops in the central African nation of Cameroon have chosen the feast of St. Joseph the Worker marked May 1 as the start of nine days of prayer during which the people of God in the country will join them to pray for liberation from COVID-19 crisis.
Nigerian Prelate Distributes COVID-19 Palliatives, Says It’s “social responsibility”
In the West Africa nation of Nigeria, an Archbishop has engaged in the distribution of palliatives to needy members of society and termed the initiative a “social responsibility of the Archdiocese.”
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Unite Through Praying the Rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers to implore the help of the Virgin Mary during the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic Movement Recognizes African Song on COVID-19, Band Leader “excited, encouraged”
The Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM), the Rome-based organization that works “to better care for our common home” has recognized a song by a Kenya-based band on COVID-19, a move that has been appreciated by the band leader.
Caritas Ghana Still Committed to the Poor as President Lifts Partial Ban
Caritas Ghana, the charity wing of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), will continue to support the needs of the poor and vulnerable in areas that were affected by partial lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 even after the country’s President lifted the partial lockdown, an official has said.
Pope Francis Donates Ventilators in Honor of St. George’s Feast Day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron saint of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Vatican Releases Free Online Prayer Book Amid Pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.
