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“It is only when our leaders do the needful that God will bless their effort”: Catholic Archbishop on Nigerians’ Plight
The leadership of the West African nation of Nigeria must “do the needful” to address the plight of the people of God in the country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against “calculated charity”, Calls for True Charity, “genuine compassion”
Bishop Dionísio Hisilenapo of the Catholic Diocese of Namibe in Angola has called upon followers of Jesus Christ to be charitable in their interpersonal relationships and to foster “genuine compassion”.
Let’s “reflect upon his most cherished teachings”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Death Anniversary of Predecessor
Reflecting on the “most cherished teachings” of Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, who passed on a decade ago is the best way to commemorate him, his successor, Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY), has said.
Digital Faith Influencers Graduate in Catholic Formation Program, Eager to Transform Communities
Each of the 56 young Digital Faith Influencers, who graduated on Thursday, September 12 after participating in an intensive eight-month certificate training program has a well-defined vision for how to make a meaningful impact on their respective communities.
“I did a very bad thing”: Nigerian Man Confesses to Stealing Monstrance from Catholic Parish, Implores God for Mercy
A man has confessed to stealing the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament from Archangels Police Chaplaincy in Nyanya of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on August 20.
“Participate fully in this exercise”: Archbishop to Catholics in Angola on Planned Population Census
Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola is calling upon Catholics in the Southern African nation to participate in the planned Population and Housing Census scheduled to kick off on September 19.
Congolese Catholic Bishop Challenges Religious Leaders to Embrace Role in Reducing Fossil Fuels
The Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has underscored the pivotal role that religious leaders in Africa must play in advocating for a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Catholic Bishops Declare Triduum Prayer for Peace in Burkina Faso, Niger amid Surge in Insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have called for a triduum of prayer for peace in their respective nations amid a surge in cases of insecurity.
Catholic Bishop Serving Kenya’s Marginalized Communities Urges Development Agencies to Serve without Discrimination
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit in Kenya has called upon the faithful and those tasked with the implementation of development projects in support of the needy to reach out to all compassionately without discrimination.
Catholic Priest in Nigeria Urges the Church to Address Needs of Youths “going back to paganism”
While the rest of the Catholic Church is Nigeria is concerned that the influence of Pentecostalism may cause division in the Church, Catholics in the Southeastern parts of the country where Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi serves are worried about something else.
“We are called to evangelize”: Catholic Archbishop-elect in Ivory Coast Ahead of Installation
The Archbishop-elect of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké in Ivory Coast has emphasized the need for humility and promoting evangelization ahead of his installation scheduled for September 14.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Call for Synergy in Addressing Illegal Mining
The Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling for a coordinated and collective effort to address the challenges of Galamsey, which refers to illegal mining, and the resulting environmental degradation in the West African nation.
Inside Tremendous Growth of Kenya's Oldest Inland Catholic Parish that Birthed Several Dioceses
In the year 2000 when Catechist Pius Nzioka arrived at St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), there were only two infant baptisms. Then, the baptisms were conducted only twice annually: during Christmas and at Easter.
“Let us carry Ghana like a sick man to Jesus”: Catholic Bishops’ President at Sacred Heart of Jesus Congress Conclusion
The president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has challenged Ghanaians to demonstrate patriotism, praying for and working towards healing their country that he said is ailing from social and political challenges.
Deadly Floods in Chad: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes “God’s presence”, Cautions against Despair
Bishop Dominique Tinoudji of the Catholic Diocese of Pala in Chad has emphasized the presence of God among the people, especially those affected by the deadly floods in the North Central African nation that have claimed hundreds of lives.
Non-Catholic Theologian Witnesses to Gains of Small Christian Communities in Promoting Ecumenism in Africa
Small Christian Communities (SCCs), the new way of being Church in Africa, are leading the way in uniting different Christian denominations, a non-Catholic Ecumenist has said.
Poll in Nigeria’s Edo State “opportunity to demonstrate dedication to peaceful democratic transitions”: Peace Committee
Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria, who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have described the upcoming Edo State Gubernatorial election as a significant moment for the country’s democratic process, which should “demonstrate” a democratic transition that is peaceful.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Appeals for Help, Prayers after Thousands Displaced by Floods
The Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria is appealing for prayers and humanitarian assistance for thousands of people, who were displaced by floods that intensified on Tuesday, September 10.
Catholics in Nigeria Urged to Improve on Communication to Quickly Fish Out People “masquerading” as Church Agents
People masquerading as Catholic Priests and other Church agents are having a field day in the West African nation of Nigeria owing to gaps in communication between Parishes, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.
Biennial Congress of Christian Mothers in Ghana’s Accra Archdiocese Ends with Commitment to “promote unity”
The 10th Biennial Congress of the Christian Mothers Association (CMA) in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has ended with a commitment to promoting unity and empowering members.
