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Newly Launched Book Aims to Give Deeper Insight into Future of African Theology: Editor
Readers of a newly launched book are expected to gain deeper insight into the future of African Theology through “a baraza”, one of the editors of the book that is a tribute to an African scholar said at the book launch.
Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged to “consolidate resources to help in evangelization”
The leadership of the Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) is encouraging Catholic Journalists in Africa to “consolidate resources” that can foster the Church’s mission of evangelization.
Need for Spouses to Take “personal responsibility” Emphasized at Marriage Awareness Event
The need for spouses to take “personal responsibility” in their marriage relationship amid situations of misunderstanding has been underscored at the ongoing marriage awareness campaign.
Rome-based Lay Catholic Association Facilitating “ceasefire, dialogue” in CAR
The Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has facilitated an agreement to end hostilities and pave the way for dialogue in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Today, October 3, We Celebrate St. Mother Théodore Guérin
St. Théodore Guérin, SP, was born Anne-Therese Guerin at Etables, Brittany in France on October 2, 1798.
Closure of Places of Worship “ignores psychological, spiritual realities”: Bishops in Togo
A recent decision to close places of worship amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Togo did not take into consideration psychological, social and spiritual realities, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
“Nigerians are being killed not Christians”: Catholic Archbishop on Insecurity
The persistent insecurity in the West African nation of Nigeria is affecting Nigerians across religious groupings and tribe, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja has said.
Caritas Zambia Lauds President for Committing to Food Security at UN Conference
The leadership of Caritas Zambia has lauded the country's President for committing to agricultural innovation and food security at the just concluded UN Food Systems Summit in New York, USA.
Christian Foundation Calls for Investigations into Murder of Nigerian Church Leader
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, is calling upon the police force in Nigeria to go all out in ensuring the killers of a Pastor in the country’s Kano State are identified and prosecuted.
Today, October 2, We Celebrate The Guardian Angels
The truth that each and every human soul has a Guardian Angel who protects us from both spiritual and physical evil has been shown throughout the Old Testament, and is made very clear in the New.
Mozambique’s First Cardinal Eulogized as “a man dedicated to communion and collegiality”
The first Cardinal in Mozambique who died Wednesday, September 29 has been eulogized as a Catholic Church leader who was committed to the communion of the people of God and who fostered collaboration with other Church leaders.
Nigeria's Independence Anniversary “a mixed bag of praise and pain”: Catholic Bishop
The 61st independence anniversary of the West African nation of Nigeria is being observed with mixed feelings of “praise and pain”, a Nigerian Catholic Bishop has said.
Two-day Youth Gathering in Nairobi Discussed Future of African Economies: Jesuit Priest
The future of the economy in various African nations has been at the center of a two-day youth forum organized by the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) in collaboration with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Planned Jesuit Inaugural Theological Lecture in Ghana to “celebrate our living legends”
Honoring and celebrating living legends who shaped theology in Africa is expected to be the focus of a virtual biennial event that is organized by the Arrupe Jesuit Institute (AJI), a Ghana-based social justice centre of the Jesuit North-West Africa Province.
Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province Plan Monthlong Prayer ahead of State Elections
The people of God in Nigeria’s Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, which covers Anambra State, are expected to take part in a monthlong prayer initiative ahead of the November gubernatorial elections in the Nigerian State.
Planned Christian, Muslim Youth Summit in Nigeria to “explore peace, unity challenges”
The planned Peace, Unity and National Integration Summit under the auspices of the Christian and Muslim youth leaders in Nigeria is expected to explore challenges to peace and unity in the West African Nation
Today, October 1, We Celebrate St. Therese of the Child Jesus
On October 1, Catholics around the world honor the life of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, or St. Thérèse of Lisieux on her feast day. St. Thérèse was born January 2, 1873 in Alençon, France to pious parents, both of whom are scheduled to be canonized in October 2016.
Marking Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary Despite Anomalies “a miracle of sorts”: Prelate
Marking 61 years since Nigeria gained independence is “a miracle of sorts,” a Catholic Archbishop in the West African nation has said ahead of the Friday, October 1 event.
New Archbishop in Angola Appointed, Rwandan Cardinal Named Member to Holy See Entity
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Luzizila Kiala of Angola’s Sumbe Diocese as the new Archbishop of the country’s Malanje Archdiocese and named Antoine Cardinal Kambanda of Rwanda’s Kigali Archdiocese as a member to the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education.
Priests, Religious in Predicament amid Ethnic Skirmishes in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop
Members of the Clergy, women and men Religious and other Church personnel in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) are in a predicament amid ongoing tribal skirmishes, the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese has said, regrating the fact that the violence seems to have “taken the direction of negative ethnicity.”
