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Catholic Bishops on what the Church in Africa is Expecting from Synod on Synodality
The Church in Africa hopes to see a synodal process that does not allow the Universal Church to “modify divine laws and precepts in order to create room for all”, members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have said ahead of the second session of the Synod on Synodality scheduled to take place in October this year.
Formators at Nigerian Seminary Risking their Lives on the Road for Lack of Accommodation
Formators at Good Shepherd Major Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna are risking their lives every day as they travel to and fro the formation facility that does not have adequate accommodation for them.
Training of Catholic Priests in Cape Verdean Diocese to Examine Vatican II Documents
Catholic Priests serving in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago are set to improve their knowledge on the Second Vatican Council Documents in an upcoming training in the Diocese.
Caritas Zambia Calls for “decisive measures” to Combat Cholera, Resurgence of COVID-19
Caritas Zambia is calling on Zambia’s government to put in place “decisive measures” to combat the outbreak of cholera and the “insidious” COVID-19 resurgence ahead of the postponed reopening of schools.
St. Thomas Aquinas Reminds Us That Faith and Reason Go Together
Every Jan. 28, the Church celebrates St. Thomas Aquinas — doctor of the Church, patron saint of students, distinguished philosopher and theologian, and author of the monumental “Summa Theologica.”
Anniversary of Nuns’ HIV/AIDS Project in Kenya Marked with Caution: Virus “still with us”
The 20th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS project of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru on Friday, January 26 was marked with the caution that cases of HIV infections are on the rise in the East African nation.
Bishop in Cape Verde Denounces Silence of Developed World amid Christian Persecution
On the occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent marked January 22, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has expressed concern about the persecution and killing of Christians around the world especially in Africa.
Pioneer Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese Remembered as “dedicated Pastor”
Late Bishop Sebastião Soares de Resende, the pioneer Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese, has been remembered as a “dedicated pastor”, who had the best interests of the people of God under his pastoral care.
“Show children love”: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Parents amid Surge in Juvenile Crimes
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has urged parents to show love to their children in order to reduce the high rate of juvenile delinquency in the country.
“Bad timing”: SECAM President Says Fiducia Supplicans “damaging” to Synodal Process
Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the declaration that the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released permitting the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, after the October 2023 Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome is “damaging” to the synodal process, an African Cardinal has said.
Catholic Bishops from Europe, Africa Pledge to Foster “culture of fraternity"
Catholic Bishops from Europe who met their peers in Africa at a seminar in Nairobi, Kenya have concluded their meeting with a pledge to foster collaboration in tackling Church issues that affect the two continents.
Southern African Bishops Urged to Pray for Leaders at Commencement of Plenary
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been urged to pray for those in authority in the region during their Plenary which started on Tuesday, January 23.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Victims of Tragic Road Accident
The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on January 23, resulting in the death of at least two persons and injuring of dozens.
“Enough is enough”: Nigerian Christian Leader Denounces Arson, Killings by “the military”
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Plateau State has denounced the arson attacks and killings targeting Christians in the State located near the centre of the West African nation.
Southern African Bishops’ Offices Lauded for Efforts to Link Faith with Culture
The Department for Christian Formation and the Theological Advisory Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been lauded for their efforts to link the people’s culture to faith.
Ugandan Catholic Priest Elected Diocesan Administrator of American Diocese
Fr. Simon-Peter Engurait from Uganda has been elected the Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the United States of America (USA) following the passing on of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.
Pope Francis Appoints Polish Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Janusz Urbańczyk, a native of Poland, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, and assigned him the Titular See of Voli in Tunisia with the dignity of Archbishop.
Christian Leaders in Nigeria Laud President for “positive steps” to Unite Country
Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for “making very positive steps” towards inclusiveness in the West African country since his inauguration in May last year.
EWTN Mourns Death of Father Elias Leyds, "heart" of Low Countries Apostolate
The Eternal Word Television Network this week mourned the unexpected death of Father Elias Leyds, CSJ, the founder of EWTN Low Countries.
Inside the Growing Spirituality of Martyrdom in Nigerian Seminaries and Monasteries
Last year, 2023, was a difficult year for Br. Peter Olarewaju, a postulant at the Benedictine Monastery in Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese, who was kidnapped alongside two others at the monastery. Br. Olarewaju underwent different kinds of torture. He watched as his companion, Br. Godwin Eze, was murdered.
