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Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Decry Rooted Racial Division in Parishes
Racial divisions are still evident in the Church in South Africa, members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have said, decrying the failure of some Catholics in South Africa to embrace their diverse races and cultures.
“Good news”: Archbishop on Nigeria Having Highest Proportion of Catholics Attending Mass
Data showing Nigeria as the country with the highest proportion of Catholics attending Holy Mass across the globe is “good news” and a break from negative news, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said.
Today we celebrate St, John Bosco, patron saint of young people
On Jan. 31, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. John Bosco (or “Don Bosco”), a 19th century Italian priest who reached out to young people to remedy their lack of education, opportunities, and faith.
Pope Francis Asks for Prayers Ahead of Apostolic Journey to DR Congo, South Sudan
Pope Francis is seeking prayerful solidarity as he prepares to embark on his third Apostolic trip to sub-Saharan Africa, beginning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, January 31, and then South Sudan from Friday, February 3.
Venue for Papal Public Mass in DR Congo at “final touches”: Congolese Official
Ndolo Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the venue for the Papal public Mass during the first leg of Pope Francis’ two-African-nation Apostolic journey, is almost ready, the technical Coordinator has said.
“A historic visit”: Archbishop of Canterbury on Ecumenical Trip to South Sudan
The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said the planned ecumenical visit to be undertaken alongside Pope Francis and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields later this week is “historic”.
“Barbaric, inhuman, unacceptable”: Catholic Bishops in Cameroon on Murdered Journalist
Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have described the alleged assassination of a radio journalist in the Central African nation as a “barbaric, inhuman and unacceptable act” and urged the government to “shed light” on his abduction and eventual death.
Synod organizers Tell Continental Assemblies not to "impose an agenda" on Discussions
Cardinals organizing the Synod on Synodality have written a letter to all of the world’s bishops sharing urgent considerations for the Continental Assemblies, seven of which are set to take place by the end of March.
Christian Human Rights Group Wants “reparations” for Acquitted Nigerian Professor
Human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has expressed relief following the release of a Christian Professor who was accused of forging certificates to start a foundation that takes care of homeless children in Nigeria’s Kaduna State.
Caritas Freetown Official Calls for Renewed Fight against FGM in Sierra Leone
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for renewed awareness of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a rampant practice in the West African country that he says is denying young girls opportunities in life.
Benin Catholic Bishops Condole with Road Accident Victims, Express “spiritual closeness”
Catholic Bishops in Benin have condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that reportedly killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more on Sunday, January 29.
Nigeria Currency Redesign “not interesting”, “causing untold hardship”: Catholic Prelates
Two Catholic Prelates in Nigeria have, on separate occasions, lamented the ongoing process of redesigning Nigeria’s currency, the Naira.
Globally, Nigeria, Kenya Have Highest Proportion of Catholics Attending Mass: CARA Report
A compilation of new data by researchers at Georgetown University sheds light on the countries around the world that have the highest Mass attendance numbers.
Deepen Relationship with God “step by step, patiently”: Nuncio in Kenya to Seminarians
Strive to deepen your personal relationship with God in steps, exercising patience, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has told Major Seminarians in the East African nation.
Pauline Sisters Lauded as Source of Inspiration, for “expanding” Apostolate in Zambia
Members of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) have been lauded for “expanding” their apostolate of evangelization with the means of communication in the Southern African country of Zambia.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “an opportunity that God has given us once in life”
The planned ecumenical visit to South Sudan to be undertaken by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields next week is a “once in life” opportunity from God for the realization of unity in South Sudan, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations for the February 3-5 trip has said.
Elections Could Offer Nigerians “new lease of life”, Bishops Say, Urge Mass Voting
Catholic Bishops in Lagos Ecclesiastical Province are calling on Nigeria’s to turn up in their numbers during the February 25 general elections, saying the polls are an opportunity for Nigerians to turn a new leaf.
Zimbabwe Christian Leaders Lament “surge in systematic political violence, repression”
A surge in what is described as “systematic political violence, repression” and “arbitrary arrests” are among concerns that Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are raising.
Planned Papal Encounter with IDPs in South Sudan “sign of solidarity”: Catholic Priest
The meeting of the Holy Father with the internally displaced persons (IDPs) when he visits South Sudan next week alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, is a “sign of solidarity” with those suffering, a Catholic Priest involved in the preparations of the visit has told ACI Africa.
Pope Francis Clarifies Comments on sin and Homosexuality
Pope Francis has written a letter to clarify his comments on sin and homosexuality from a recent interview with the Associated Press.
