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IMBISA Should Be “source of theological creativity”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa to Plenary Assembly Delegates
The representative of the Holy Father challenged members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster the formation of the people of God in theology.
At Centenary Celebrations, Kipalapala Seminary in Tanzania Hailed for Forming “generations of Priests”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania has commended St. Paul’s Senior Seminary of Theology, Kipalapala, in the Country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, for forming “generations of Priests” since it was established 100 year ago.
18 Deacons, 4 Priests Ordained in DR Congo Urged to Exemplify Humility, Simplicity in Ministry
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called upon the 18 Deacons and four Priests he ordained to embrace humility and simplicity in their ministry.
At Matrimony Celebration for Over 50 Couples, Catholic Bishop Urges Spouses to Tackle Marital Challenges Together
Bishop Mark Kadima of Kenya’s Bungoma Catholic Diocese has reminded the over 50 couples that celebrated their Matrimony in his Episcopal See that marriage is a sacred calling rooted in love, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
Today, September 27, We Celebrate St. Vincent de Paul
On Sept. 27, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Vincent de Paul, the French, 17th century priest known as the patron of Catholic charities for his apostolic work among the poor and marginalized.
“People murmur… they want change”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Political Transition Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Elect
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has appealed to the electorate in his Episcopal See to take seriously their civic responsibility during the country’s October 12 presidential election to realize a political transition, stressing that people are talking about change.
After Deadly Protests, Madagascar’s Church Leaders Urge End to “bloodshed, hostility, destruction of infrastructure”
Church leaders in Madagascar have called for an immediate end to violence and destruction of property after the deadly Thursday, September 25, protests over frequent power outages and water shortages.
Nairobi-Based Catholic Priest Hopes Malawi’s President-Elect, 85, Learnt from Criticisms of His 2014-2020 First Term
Fr. Andrew Kaufa, an official of the Nairobi-based Secretariat of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), has expressed hope that Malawi’s President-elect and his team will build on the lessons learned from criticism during his first term as Head of State to realize good governance.
Chad’s Christian Lay Executives Urge Religion-State Separation, Call on President Déby to End Religious Discrimination
Members of the Union of Christian Executives of Chad (UCCT) have urged the country’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to realize the separation of religion from the State, guarantee equal justice, and end what they describe as “religious discriminations” in the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Reiterate Solidarity with Faithful of Africa amid Ongoing Conflicts
The United States bishops have expressed their solidarity with the bishops and faithful in Africa “amidst ongoing conflicts” on the continent.
IMBISA’s Plenary Assembly “a synodal act”: President at Opening Ceremony in Eswatini
The President of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has described the nine-member region’s ongoing 14th Plenary Assembly that has coincided with its Golden Jubilee as “a synodal act” with a mandate to build a stronger and more vibrant regional body.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Congratulates President-elect, Call for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Leaders
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have congratulated the Southern African nation’s President-elect following the country's September 16 general elections.
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe Appeal to the International Community to Intervene in Escalating Global Wars
Leaders at the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have appealed to the international community to stand together in promoting peace in the world, especially in war-torn countries such as Ukraine, Gaza, the Middle East, Myanmar, Sudan, Ethiopia, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.
“Angola’s biodiversity destroyed before our eyes”: Bishop on Massive Deforestation, Poaching near Border with Zambia
Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of the Catholic Diocese of Lwena in Angola has expressed concern about the escalating environmental destruction in eastern Angola, particularly in border areas with Zambia, where illegal logging and poaching are severely impacting the population.
Today, September 26, We Celebrate Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Saints Cosmas and Damian were twins born to Christian parents in Arabia, in the third century. They lived in the region around the border between modern day Turkey and Syria. They were physicians who were renowned for their skill as well as their refusal to charge for their services.
At IMBISA Plenary, Church in Eswatini Lauded for Development, “preaching gospel in different aspects of life”
The Government of Eswatini has commended the Catholic Church for its role in fostering development and advancing the Gospel across various sectors of life, particularly in the Southern African landlocked nation.
Nigerians Disregarding Psychological Struggles, Catholic Official Says, Urges Fight for Mental Wellness
The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria has described the level of mental health awareness in Nigeria as very low, underscoring the urgent need to raise public awareness on psychological wellness in the West African country.
Catholic Church in Angola Plans Refugee, Migrants Fair to Celebrate Diversity, Denounce “situations of vulnerability”
The upcoming Refugee and Migrant Fair, organized by the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants (CEPAMI) in Angola, is a major event aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence, celebrating cultural diversity, and recognizing the contributions of migrants and refugees to the country’s development, an official at the commission has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Bishop in Guinea-Bissau Urges Fraternity as a Response to the Country’s Social, Political Challenges
Bishop Víctor Luís Quematcha of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to live fraternity as a path of reconciliation, peace, and hope, at a time marked by social tensions, political manipulation, and ethnic divisions.
Proliferation of Churches Not “a sign of the end times” but a Wound to Christ's Body: Catholic Bishop in Ghana
Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu has clarified that the proliferation of Churches in the contemporary world is not “a sign of the end times” but rather a wound to Christ’s body.
