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Fr. Justine Dyikuk (right) and Fr. Atta Barkindo (left), appointed Senior Research Fellows for International Religious Freedom Policy. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Priests Named Senior Research Fellows at U.S.-based Religious Freedom Institute

Aug 21, 2022

The leadership of the Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) in Washington DC in the United States (U.S.) has appointed two Nigerian Catholic Priests as Senior Research Fellows for International Religious Freedom Policy.

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Push Eswatini to Implement “the dialogue”: Christian Leaders to Regional Development Body

Aug 21, 2022

Christian leaders in Eswatini are calling on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to push their government to implement “the dialogue” that was proposed last year to address the political situation in the country.

Official logo of the Synod on Synodality. Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality Giving Women Opportunity to Voice Concerns: South African Theologian

Aug 21, 2022

The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality is offering women an opportunity to voice their respective concerns as members of the Church, a South African female theologian has said. 

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Christian Entity Concerned about Criminal Prosecution of Sudanese Converts to Christianity

Aug 21, 2022

The criminal prosecution of four Sudanese men who converted from Islam to Christianity is an issue of concern to the leadership of the UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Holy Mass celebrated in Sao Tomé and Principe. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Enters into Agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on Catholic Church Recognition

Aug 20, 2022

The Vatican has signed an agreement with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe on the recognition of the Catholic Church and her ecclesiastical institutions as a “juridical personality” in the African Island country.

Hamida Hassan Kutun, a recent beneficiary of Caritas Somalia humanitarian assistance who lost her husband three months ago due to drought. The 47-year-old mother of seven (4 girls and 3 boys) now lives at Kulmis IDP camp located in the village of Madino in Bulo barte Hiran Region of Somalia. Credit: Volunteers for Agricultural Development (VAD)

Aid Agencies Expressing Interest in Somalia’s Drought Crisis after Pope Francis’ Appeal

Aug 19, 2022

Various organizations that received Pope Francis’ August 14 appeal concerning Somalia’s “serious humanitarian crisis” owing to drought and famine are expressing their interest to help.

Orthodox Church in Cairo, Egypt. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Charity Funding Training of Priests in Egypt to Serve “marginalized” Christians

Aug 19, 2022

The Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is providing scholarships for the training of Priests in Egypt to expand their pastoral care to Christians in the country who, the foundation notes, have been marginalized.

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SIGNIS Congress 2022 Ends with Call on Catholic Journalists to Safeguard Civilians’ Rights

Aug 19, 2022

There is need for Catholic journalists across the globe to safeguard the rights of civilians caught up in violent conflict in their professional practice, delegates of the Sixth SIGNIS World Congress 2022 have said.

Fr. Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Ahiara

“Live your identity as Catholics”: President of SIGNIS Africa to Catholic Journalists

Aug 19, 2022

There is need for Catholic journalists in Africa and around the globe to live their identity as Catholics, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.

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Caritas Internationalis Draws Attention to “unprecedented food crisis” in Parts of Africa

Aug 18, 2022

Ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day (WHD) to be marked Friday, August 19,  the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is drawing the attention of the international community to “unprecedented food crisis” in parts of Africa.

Distribution of food and seeds to people in Adumi, DRC. Credit: Trócaire

Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Partnerships in Africa

Aug 18, 2022

Ahead of the World Humanitarian Day (WHD) to be celebrated August 19, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire has reviewed humanitarian responses across the globe, including Africa.

The Executive Director of Caritas South Sudan (CSS), Gabriel Yai Kuol. Credit: ACI Africa

“Protect humanitarian workers” in South Sudan: Caritas Official to Government

Aug 18, 2022

There is need for the government of South Sudan to protect humanitarian workers serving in the East-Central African nation, the Executive Director of Caritas South Sudan (CSS) has said.

Bishop Martin Luluga. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop who Promoted “green evangelization” in Uganda Laid to Rest

Aug 18, 2022

The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Nebbi in Uganda who was laid to rest on Wednesday, August 17 is being remembered for his love for nature and evangelization through the protection of the environment.

Catholic journalist Luka Binniyat will stand trial on charges of "cyberstalking" after reporting on the massacre of Christians in Nigeria. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)

Journalist Who Reported on Massacre of Nigerian Christians to Stand Trial

Aug 18, 2022

Luka Binniyat, a Catholic human rights reporter, is facing prison after writing an article in which the Nigerian government was criticized for its inaction in the face of an ongoing threat to Christian communities.

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Catholic Charity Appeals to the UK to Save Nigerian Christians from Growing Persecution

Aug 18, 2022

Catholic charity and Pontifical foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised the alarm on the situation facing Christians in Nigeria where persecution is rife, and implored the UK government to do something to help stabilize the West African nation.

Salesian Boscolac community provides education and social programs for 100 youth. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians in DRC Fostering Youth Talent in Art, Craft, Recreational, Religious activities

Aug 18, 2022

Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are boosting the talents of dozens of young people through art and craft, recreational, and religious activities.

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Young People’s “friendship with mobile phones” Cause for Concern: Kenyan Catholic Nun

Aug 18, 2022

The tendency for young people to be absorbed in social media forums, prioritizing “friendship with mobile phones” is a cause for concern, a Kenyan Catholic Nun has said.

Kenya's President-elect, Dr. William Ruto, greeting the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Archbishop Martin Kivuva (foreground), representatives of religious leaders in Kenya in the background. Credit: Catholic MPs in Kenya/Facebook

Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage “key political actors” to Foster “justice, peace, prosperity”

Aug 17, 2022

Faith leaders in Kenya are reaching out to “key political actors” in the East African nation following the declaration of the Presidential election results, which the candidate who was ranked second has rejected. 

Catherine Njore, the founder of Linda Vijana Initiative (LVI), an organization that addresses youth challenges in Kenya. Credit: Catherine Njore

Show Compassion amid “so much emotion”, Kenyan Pro-lifer on Handling Post-election Reality

Aug 17, 2022

Kenyans are dealing with varied emotions as citizens come to terms with results of the general elections, a Kenyan Pro-Life advocate has observed, and underscored the need for the people of God in the East African country to respect each other’s feelings concerning the August 9 polls outcome.

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Why South Sudan Needs Now More Than Ever Leaders like Country’s Celebrated Catholic Bishop

Aug 17, 2022

Today, more than ever before, South Sudan needs more leaders like Bishop Paride Taban, the celebrated Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Torit, to stand up to the poor governance of the East-Central African country.