Advertisement
ACI Africa
Launched Youth Vocational Skill Centre in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “self-reliance, community development”
In a bid to combat youth unemployment and promote economic self-sufficiency, the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has launched a vocational training centre through its Justice Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI).
Upcoming Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine “time of grace” in Angola: Official
The upcoming pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola has been described as a time of grace, marked by spiritual renewal, national unity, and careful preparation to welcome thousands of pilgrims to one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant Marian sites.
Faith Groups in Africa Propose Move from Systems Prioritizing “profit over people” in Safeguarding Biodiversity
Faith groups in Africa have challenged African leaders to embrace economic systems that respect the dignity of all people, and not those focused on making profits, as the continent fights to protect biodiversity.
Youths Urged to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Rwandan Visionary Students, and DR Congo’s Bwana Chui in Witnessing to Faith
One thing is common about the witness of the recently beatified Floribelt Bwana Chui Kositi of the Democratic Republic of Condo (DRC), the Kibeho visionaries in Rwanda, and the 22 Catholic Ugandan Martyrs. All of them were young.
Concern as Academic Pressure Hinders Faith Formation among School-going Children in South Africa
The Liaison Bishop for Youth at the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern that the overemphasis on academic performance in South Africa’s education system is hindering the formation of school-going children and keeping them away from the Church.
“Grave loss to nation”: Ghana’s Bishops Mourn Loss of 8 Senior Government, Military Officials in Helicopter Crash
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have expressed their spiritual closeness with families of eight senior government and military officials who died in a tragic helicopter crash on August 6 in the West African nation.
Let’s not be “annoying Priests”: Catholic Archbishop at Priestly Ordination in Kenya
The Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has urged members of Clergy to always be available to the people they serve, and to carry out their pastoral duties appropriately, lest they turn into “annoying Priests.”
Malawi’s First-ever Catholic Children’s Congress Concludes with Calls to Protect Young Ones from Harm
The inaugural National Children’s Congress organized by the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has concluded with a call to prioritize child welfare, safeguard children from harm, and promote their spiritual development through good role models.
Father Detained for Suspected Involvement in Angolan Catholic Priest’s Death
Fr. Vasco Ngonguela Samba, a 30-year-old member of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola, who went missing on July 31, has been found dead, and his father arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Pope Leo XIV Expresses Spiritual Closeness with Families of Helicopter Crash Victims in Ghana
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with the families of ministers, government officials, and the crew who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6 August, in the West African nation of Ghana.
Angola’s Catholic Bishops Direct Countrywide “reparation” Eucharistic Celebrations for Deadly Taxi Drivers’ Protests
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have called for nationwide “Masses of reparation” in the Southern African nation following the July 28-30 taxi drivers’ protests that left at least 30 people dead.
“Boat in storm?” Catholic Bishop Says South Africa Trapped in “times of practical atheism” amid Fading Faith Authority
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mthatha has likened the country’s current situation to a boat caught in a storm at a time when faith practice is on the decline and the people of God moving towards “practical atheism.”
Newly Ordained Catholic Priests in Angola Urged to Commit to Promoting Human Dignity
Four members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) ordained Priests on Monday, August 4, have been encouraged to embrace their ministry as a public mission rooted in justice, peace, and the promotion of human dignity.
Witchcraft Undermines Christian Faith, Fractures Community Living, Catholic Bishop in Angola Warns
Bishop Pio Hipunyati of the Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva in Angola has cautioned against the dangers of believing in witchcraft, saying such beliefs are a direct threat to the Christian faith and the unity of community life.
Angola’s Ganda Catholic Diocese Marks First Anniversary with Renewed Call for Commitment in Faith
Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ganda has marked the first anniversary of its erection with a renewed appeal from the pioneer Local Ordinary for steadfastness and commitment in Christian faith in view of realizing a vibrant local Church.
Third Pan African Congress Kicks off in Ivory Coast with Calls for Continent’s “spiritual, structural reawakening”
African theologians, including Clergy, women and men Religious and Laity, who have gathered in Ivory Coast’s city of Abidjan for the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life have called for “spiritual and structural reawakening” in Africa, expressing their commitment to confront urgent issues affecting the continent during the five-day event.
Sudan Civil War “has had a devastating impact” on People, CAFOD Executive Director Says, Decries Poor Media Visibility
In its third year, the Sudan civil war has had far-reaching effects on the people of God in the Northeastern African nation with humanitarian assistance hampered, the Executive Director of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has said.
Caritas Internationalis Joins DR Congo’s Catholic Bishops to Denounce “brutal violence inflicted on innocent civilians”
Caritas Internationalis (CI) is in solidarity with the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in denouncing violence against civilians in the Central African nation.
Cardinal Brislin Lauds Sacrifice of Catholic Priests Forced Out of South Africa amid Foreigners’ Visa Woes
The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), Stephen Cardinal Brislin, has expressed his spiritual closeness with foreign Priests who have been forced out of South Africa on alleged expiry of their visas.
St. Augustine Group in Nigerian Diocese Accompanying Catholics in Polygamous Situations to Conversion
Nelson (not his real name) had four wives, a situation that prevented him from fully participating in the life of the Church and her Sacraments. However, by the time he was dying, the native of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Otukpo had celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony, and his former wives had also abandoned the polygamous union.
