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“The grace of God saw me through”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Shares Testimony of Surviving Life-Threatening Illness
The life-threatening illness that Bishop Hilary Nanman Dachelem experienced was, he has told ACI Africa in an interview, a journey of faith, prayer, and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
At Jubilee of Migrants, Refugees in Angola, Catholic Priest Appeals for Hospitality, Solidarity
A member of the Network for the Protection of Migrants and Refugees in Angola has appealed to the people Christians to show hospitality to and be in solidarity with those forced to flee their respective homelands.
Irresponsible Leaders Reflect Rot in Society, Kenyan Catholic Bishop on Choosing Good Leaders
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe has called on the people of God in Kenya to exercise responsibility in electing leaders, warning that a country’s poor leadership reflects the rot among the electorate.
A “genocide attempt”: Top U.S. Political Satirist Draws Attention to Plight of Christians in Nigeria
Political satirist Bill Maher, who has often been a vocal critic of Christianity, recently called attention to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Rights Group in Nigeria Demands Freeing of Over 800 Christians Held in Infamous “jihadist village”
Testimonies of Nigerians kidnapped by jihadist Fulani herdsmen have revealed that hundreds of Christians are still being held by the Islamist group in the infamous Rijana forest in the Southern part of Nigeria’s Kaduna State.
Today, September 30, We Celebrate St. Jerome
Saint Jerome, the priest, monk and Doctor of the Church renowned for his extraordinary depth of learning and translations of the Bible into Latin in the Vulgate, is celebrated by the Church with his memorial today, September 30.
At IMBISA Plenary, Jubilee Closing Mass, Delegates Urged to Demand Government Accountability to “plight of Lazaruses”
Delegates to the 14th Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) have been urged to demand government accountability to the plight of the poor in their respective countries.
Research Entity Decries Unfairness as Muslims Head Military Posts in Nigeria's Predominantly Christian Regions
Researchers at the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) have called on the Nigerian government to stop appointing Muslims to top military positions in the country’s South-East region, which they say is 95 percent Christian.
“It wasn’t easy”: Catholic Archbishop of Kisumu in Kenya on Rededication of Cathedral after Major Renovation
The successful renovation and rededication of St. Theresa’s Kibuye Cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya, after years of planning and resource mobilization, was not a mean feat, the Local Ordinary has said.
Seven Newly Ordained Priests in Ivory Coast Urged to “live fully” Priestly Vocation
Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa has urged seven Deacons he ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast to shun worldly vices and remain faithful to their Priestly commitments.
Prioritize Good Governance over Elections: Catholic Archbishop to Nigeria’s Political Leaders
Good governance, manifested in prioritizing the welfare of citizens, must be the government’s preoccupation, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has told Nigeria’s political leaders.
IMBISA Plenary Delegates Urged to Nurture “mature faith” to Address Declining Youth Presence in Church
The declining youth presence in Church in the member countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) can be addressed by investing in the nurturing of “mature faith”, Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa of Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Catholic Diocese has said.
"Be creative, compassionate in your ministry": Apostolic Nuncio to Consecrated in Eswatini
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSA) ministering in Eswatini have been challenged to take initiatives that contribute to the spreading of the Gospel, fostering compassion for the poor and needy in their midst.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese, Caritas Finland Partner on Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Food Security
The Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has joined hands with Caritas Finland to tackle food insecurity with climate-smart farming.
Today, September 29, We Celebrate Sts. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels
The three Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture and all three have important roles in the history of salvation.
Clergy, Religious, Seminarians Cautioned against Partisan Politics Ahead of Tanzania’s October 29 General Elections
The Clergy, members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), and Seminarians in Tanzania have been cautioned against engaging in political campaigns ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for October 29.
Christian Persecution in Nigeria: 1,200 Churches Destroyed Annually, Hundreds Killed
Violence against Catholic priests and members of other Christian groups in Nigeria continues to increase, especially in the eastern part of the country.
“Consider debt cancellation to alleviate the economic burden”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have marked the International Day of Peace with an appeal to the international community to cancel Zimbabwe’s debt, saying such a step would help revive the country's economy, reduce poverty, and build lasting peace.
“Sign of stability, eternity”: Cardinal Brislin on 65th Anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg
The 65th anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese is a sign of faith, stability, and continuity, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
“Holiness, vocation for all”: Vicar General at Silver Jubilee of Jesus Mary Joseph Congregation in Cape Verde
Holiness is not some distant ideal but a calling everyone needs to respond to, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has told members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ).
