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Ivorian Cardinal Cautions Politicians against Internal Disputes, Urges Reconciliation
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary in the Priesthood, cautioned politicians in the West African nation against internal quarrels and instead become part of initiatives toward national reconciliation.
Meet Our Lady of Kibeho in Rwanda, The Only Approved Marian Apparition in Africa
There is only one Vatican-approved Marian apparition that took place on the African continent: Our Lady of Kibeho.
Catholic Laity in Zambia Encouraged to Participate in Pre-election Democratic Processes
The Catholic Laity in Zambia under the Zambian National Council for the Catholic Laity (ZNCCL) have been encouraged take part in pre-election processes ahead of the country’s general elections slated to take place next month.
Christian Leaders “deeply disappointed” by Closure of Places of Worship in South Africa
The leadership of Kwazulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) in South Africa has, in a statement, faulted the South African government for ordering closure of places of worship saying churches have all along been observing strict COVID-19 containment measures in their services.
Zimbabwean Youth Urged to Participate in Policy Making Process, to Represent “their needs”
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe has encouraged the youth in the Southern African nation to take part in the country’s “policy making processes,” noting that their reluctance in participating in governance matters has compromised their future endeavors.
South Sudanese Catholic Priest “disappointed” at Looting of Multiple Catholic Premises
A member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has expressed disappointment over massive looting of a number of Catholic mission schools and a hospital during deadly intercommunal clashes in a Parish.
UK-Based Religious Entity Condemns Death Threats on Christian Volunteer in Nigeria
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has condemned the issuance of death threats on one of her collaborators serving in Southern Kaduna, Nigeria.
Catholic Entity in South Africa Decries Destruction of Schools amid Violent Protests
The destruction of over 30 schools in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province amid ongoing protests is an issue of concern to the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE), whose leadership has called on the communities to protect learning institutions for the sake of the children.
Female Catholic Journalist in South Sudan Says “honored” on Receiving Excellence Award
A female journalist based at Emmanuel Radio of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit has told ACI Africa she is “very honored” on receiving the Excellence in Journalism Award.
Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Cautions against “go-back-to-your-home mentality”
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried ethnic discrimination in the West African nation characterized by what he has described as a “go-back-to-your-home mentality.”
Despite Danger, Clergy of Nigeria’s Maiduguri Diocese Ministers to Refugees of Terrorism
Father Joseph Bature Fidelis of the Diocese of Maiduguri is aware of the danger priests face from local Islamist terror groups.
Seek Renewal amid “declining numbers and aging”: Pope Francis to Friars Minor
Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges of declining numbers and aging.”
Catholic Church in South Sudan Remembers Bishop Who Devoted Life to Country’s Peace
One of Bishop Caesar Mazzolari’s biggest promises while he served the people of God in South Sudan was to never leave the country that was plunged in chaos until there was peace and some form of stability.
Widely Reported Attacks on Niger’s Villages “not only directed at Christians”: Archbishop
The recent attacks on two villages of a Catholic Parish in Niger that have received wide coverage claimed the lives of both Catholic Christians and Muslims, an Archbishop in the West African nation has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Nun Abducted on Her Way to the Market in DR Congo Set Free
The Catholic Nun belonging to the Daughters of the Resurrection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was kidnapped on her way to the market has been set free, the Pontifical Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) United Kingdom, has reported.
Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese to Offer “serious reparation prayers” after Desecrations
Members of the Clergy, Religious and the Laity of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese have been invited to take part in “serious reparation prayers” following the desecration of two Parish churches in the Archdiocese.
Breaking: Pope Francis Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses of Roman Rite
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Call for Closeness with Grandparents ahead of Maiden Celebration
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have expressed the need for younger members of society to build relationships with their grandparents and other elderly people who they describe as an “indispensable” gift to humanity.
Persuade Germany to Waive Exclusive COVID-19 Vaccine Production: African Jesuit to U.S.
A member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa has called on President of the U.S., Joe Biden, to use the July 15 meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, to persuade her to support the waiver of patent rights on the production of COVID-19 vaccines.
Nigeria’s Government “either helpless or uninterested” in Addressing Insecurity: Bishop
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese has told the U.S. Congress that the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to address insecurity in the West African nation is either due to helplessness of disinterestedness.
