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Catholic Church in South Africa “struggling financially” amid High Cost of Living: Bishop
The Catholic Church in South Africa is going through hard times due to the high cost of living, with the faithful unable to make their respective contributions as they were doing before, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Focus on Dialogue, Not “on marketing of ideas”: Vatican Official to Catholic Journalists
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communications has challenged Catholic communicators around the globe to foster dialogue in their practice of journalism and not the “marketing of ideas”.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Condole with Coptic Church after Church Fire in Cairo, Egypt
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have sent a condolence message to the leadership of the Coptic Methodist Church following the outbreak of a fire in their church in the capital city of Egypt, Cairo.
Catholic Charity Concerned Christians in Some African Countries Practice Faith Underground
Christians in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and in many other African countries experiencing religious persecution are being forced to practice their faith in hiding for fear of attacks, Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has said.
“Break down walls of hatred, violence ... build bridges of love”: Cardinal in Burkina Faso
The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has called upon the people of God in the West African nation to “break down the walls of hatred, violence” and build bridges of love.
Abduction, Killing of Priests in Nigeria "loud sign" of Government Failure: Advocacy Group
The leadership of Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the "recurring killing and kidnapping of Catholic Priests" in the West African country, terming it a sign of failure on the part of Nigeria’s Federal government.
Catholic Bishop Hopes Meeting with Somalia Authorities Will Yield to Religious Freedom
The Apostolic Administrator of Somalia’s Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has expressed optimism that a recent meeting between Catholic Church leaders and high-level political leaders in Somalia will open more opportunities for Christians in the country to worship more freely.
On International Youth Day, Salesians Review Youth Empowerment Initiatives in Africa
On the annual event of the International Youth Day (IYD) marked August 12, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe, including Africa.
Salesians in Angola Fostering “rights of children in conflict with law” and Reintegration
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Angola are fostering “the rights of children in conflict with the law” in an initiative dubbed “A New Beginning”.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Call for Peace amid Tension after Declaration of Presidential Result
Religious leaders in Kenya are calling for peace and calm amid tension in the East African nation following the declaration of the final results of the Presidential election that was conducted on August 9.
Pope Francis Draws Global “attention to the serious humanitarian crisis affecting Somalia”
Pope Francis has drawn the attention of the international community to “the serious humanitarian crisis” that the people of God in Somalia and the horn of Africa nations are facing.
Spiritan Priest, Seminarian Freed after Abduction from Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Nigeria
A member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers – Spiritans) and a seminarian kidnapped from the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria on August 12 have been freed.
Sierra Leone’s Protracted Unrest May Trigger Past Civil Strife Memories: Catholic Priest
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has condemned the ongoing protests in the West African country, and expressed concern that the situation of unrest in the West African country may trigger memories of a civil war that everyone wishes to forget.
Enroll Your Sons in Seminary for Integral Formation: Rector in South Sudan to Parents
The Rector of St. Lawrence Minor Seminary of Juba Archdiocese has encouraged parents in the South Sudanese Metropolitan See to consider enrolling their sons in the Archdiocesan institution of learning and formation.
Exercise Patience, Self-control: Church Leaders to Kenyans amid Delayed Poll Results
Church leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to exercise patience and control their emotions amid delayed declaration of the Presidential election results following the August 9 general polls.
Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese Refugees in DRC to Foster Unity in Tribal Diversity
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese in South Sudan has called upon South Sudanese refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to go beyond their tribal differences, and to foster unity among themselves.
Southern Africa Jesuit Provincial Urges Support for “poor” in Addressing Climate Change
A Catholic Priest at the helm of the Southern Africa Province (SAP) of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) has urged developed countries to support poor communities in addressing the challenge of climate change.
Reports of at Least 40 People Killed in Coptic Church Fire in Cairo, Egypt
At least 40 people have died in a Coptic church fire in Egypt — most of them were children under the age of six, according to media reports.
"Use your youthful energy" to Serve God: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria to Youth
Young people in Nigerian have been urged to use their “youthful energy” to render their services to serve God, the people of God, and the country.
Catholic Charity Rallying for Support to Fund Construction of Marian Shrine in Angola
The Catholic Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is appealing for financial assistance to aid the Diocese of Mbanza Congo in Angola in the construction of a Marian Shrine to “deepen the people’s Catholic identity” in the Angolan Episcopal See.
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