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Catholic Peace Entity Joins Voices Disputing Jihadist Narrative in Mozambican Crisis
The leadership of the Catholic peace foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has faulted the growing international narrative that Islamist Jihadists are behind the ongoing insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province.
Catholic Charity Fundraising to Support Victims of Violence in Nigeria, Mozambique
Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Italy, has approved two major projects that seek to abate the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and Mozambique where insurgents have displaced locals from their homes.
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe Launch Agricultural Value Chain to Foster Self-Sustainability
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have launched an agricultural “Economy Value Chain”, an “ambitious” initiative that is expected to help promote self-sustainability among the people of God in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Seek to Clarify Controversy Over Contraceptives
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in an open letter, sought to clarify the controversy surrounding contraceptives following the health Minister’s claim that in discouraging the use of artificial birth control methods, Church leaders “undermine the efforts of the government.”
What Christian Leaders in Southern Africa have Gathered about Eswatini’s Ongoing Unrest
Representatives of the Fellowship of Christian Councils of Southern Africa (FOCCISA) who were on a four-day solidarity pastoral visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini have gathered that the people of God in the country are going through “a very painful and traumatizing period” due to the ongoing unrest.
Legalization of Abortion in Benin “opens door to killings”: Catholic Priest
The bill to legalize abortion in most circumstance that was voted October 20 in the West African nation of Benin opens the door to killings, a Catholic Priest has said, calling for respect for human life.
DR Congo’s Electoral Commission Head “not the right choice”: Congolese Cardinal
Denis Kadima who was confirmed as the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “is not the right choice”, a Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Church Attack in Kaduna Sad Story of Deteriorating Security in Nigeria: Christian Leader
The attack on a church in Nigeria’s Kaduna State over the weekend is a sad story that portrays the worsening insecurity in the West African nation, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said.
Initiate Synodality Conversation from Family, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Says
Journeying together as people of God through the ongoing Synodal process should be taken to the root of the Church, which is family, the Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has said.
Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of Senegal’s Ziguinchor Diocese to Tambacounda Diocese
Pope Francis has transferred the Bishop who has been serving as Local Ordinary of Senegal’s Ziguinchor Diocese to the Episcopal See of Tambacounda.
State, Church in Nigeria to Collaborate for “holistic formation of human person”: Priests
In order to achieve a “holistic formation of the human person”, the State and the Church need to collaborate, Catholic Priests in Nigeria have said.
Missionary Work “must continue” after Closure of Mission Month: Catholic Priest in Malawi
The closure of the Mission Month of October does not mark the end of the missionary work because “Church is Missionary in nature”, a Catholic Priest ministering in Malawi has said.
Kenyan-based University VC Says Encounter with Pope Francis on Laudato Si’ “prophetic”
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Kenyan-based Daystar University developed a deep desire to meet Pope Francis when he read about the Holy Father’s approach to the conservation of the earth in his 2015 Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’. That was just over a year ago.
Launched Virtual Pilgrimage in West Africa to Showcase Testimonies of “justice issues”
The online pilgrimage, which members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) launched is expected to feature people’s “contributions to the struggle for justice”, the Catholic Church leaders have said in a statement.
Success of Anambra State Gubernatorial Polls Dependents on Absence of Fatalities: Bishop
The success of the planned gubernatorial elections in Nigeria’s Anambra State will be determined by the lack of casualties and violence during the exercise, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Morocco’s Rabat Cathedral Centenary “opportunity to grow in sense of belonging”: Cardinal
The Centenary celebration of Morocco’s Rabat Cathedral is an opportunity for the people of God in the Northern African nation to grow in their sense of belonging to the Church, the country’s Cardinal has said.
Pope Francis names Franciscan sister to No. 2 position in Vatican City State
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Franciscan Sister Raffaella Petrini to the second-ranking position in the government of the Vatican City State.
Religious Leaders in Nigeria Call for Release of Detained Pro-Biafra Political Activist
Religious leaders in Nigeria have called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra political activist with dual citizenship, Nigerian and British.
Salesians Empowering Youth from Disadvantaged Backgrounds in Kenya with Technical Skills
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are empowering youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in Kenya with technical skills, officials of the Religious Order have reported.
Kenyan Archbishop to be Installed, Auxiliary Bishop for Benguela in Angola Appointed
The installation of Archbishop Philip Anyolo as the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese has been scheduled to take place Saturday, November 20.
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