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“Church must remain moral light, guide” amid Fractured African Politics: Nigerian Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has, at a webinar, emphasized the need for Church leaders in Africa, to be the “the moral compass”, guiding politicians on morality amid fractured politics.
Appeal for Prayers, Speedy Recovery of Congolese Cardinal Currently in “critical state”
Prayers are being sought in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the speedy recovery of the Archbishop emeritus of Kinshasa Archdiocese who is said to be in “a critical state.”
South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese Initiates Common Prayer for Recovery, Healing of Bishop-elect
The leadership of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese has initiated a common prayer for the recovery and healing of Msgr. Christian Carlassare, the Bishop-elect of the South Sudanese Diocese.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Decry Military Brutality, Urge Independent Inquiry into Assaults
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned the alleged use of excessive force by the country’s military on some residents of Wa town in Upper West Region within the Catholic Diocese of Wa.
New Graduate Nurses, Midwives in South Sudan Urged to Manifest Humility in Daily Duties
New graduate nurses and midwives in South Sudan have been urged to manifest humility in their daily duties as they attend to patients.
Pope Francis to Undergo Surgery on Colon for Diverticulitis, an Intestines Infection
Pope Francis has “reacted well” to a surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital Sunday to relieve stricture of the colon caused by diverticulitis, the Holy See Press Office stated.
Catholic Doctors in Nigeria Encouraged to “be part of the solution to the problem of pain”
The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has encouraged members of the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (ACMPN) to take their profession as a vocation and be part of the solution to pain in society by being at humanity’s service.
South Africa’s Education System to Blame for Youth Unemployment, Catholic Bishop Says
The Bishop of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Mthatha has identified education system as one of the major causes of high unemployment among the youth in the country.
“Strive to practice unifying journalism”: Nigerian Archbishop to Catholic Communicators
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has challenged Catholic Directors for social communications in the West African nation to show authenticity and practice a journalism that contributes toward unity rather than division and conflict.
Salesian Missionaries in Mali Offering “healthy educational entertainment” to Needy Youth
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Mali are offering educational entertainment to “disadvantaged young” in the neighborhood of Bamako in the country’s Archdiocese of Bamako.
“Be truly loving father to faithful without distinction”: Congolese Cardinal to New Bishop
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has invited the new Bishop of Boma Diocese to build his episcopal ministry around the practice of unconditional love, embracing all the people of God under his pastoral care “without distinction.”
Cardinal Becciu to Stand Trial at Vatican for Embezzlement and Abuse of Office
The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Angelo Becciu will be tried on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office.
Nigerian Catholic Priest Recalls Beginnings of Four Decades of “very exciting” Ministry
A Nigerian Catholic Priest has, in an interview with ACI Africa, looked back at the beginnings of his Priestly ministry four decades ago, saying the decision to give his life to the service of God’s people has accorded him “very exciting” experiences.
Catholic Bishop in South Africa Renews “domestic worship” as Country Goes Back to Lockdown
The Bishop of South Africa’s Aliwal Diocese has asked families in the Catholic Diocese to go back to conducting worship in the safety of their homes following a fresh suspension of public worship in the country that is weighed down by COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Cautions against Revenge, Calls for Calm amid Protests
The Bishop of Eswatini’s lone Catholic Diocese is calling for calm in the Southern African nation amid pro-democracy protests.
New Head of Laity Council in Senegal to Foster Participation in Decision-making Processes
The newly elected President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has resolved to foster the formation of the lay faithful to enable them participate in the decision-making processes of the Church in the West African nation.
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will Include Local Gatherings
Pope Francis called Friday for local gatherings to be held across the globe at the same time as next year’s World Meeting of Families in Rome.
Clergy in Nigeria Capable of “coming up with intelligence systems”: Retired Army Officer
Members of the Clergy in Nigeria are capable of taking part in the addressing the challenge of insecurity in the West African nation by initiating “intelligence systems” and participating in “security awareness”, a retired army office has said.
Inside Christianity in Somalia Where Most Catholics are Foreign Nationals
There is only one Catholic Priest in Somaliland who celebrates Holy Mass in the homes of Catholics in the territory located in the Horn of Africa within Somalia, a Catholic Bishop has said while highlighting the role of Christians in the African country that is dominated by Muslims.
Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’
Pope Francis said Friday that there “cannot and must not” be any opposition between faith and science.
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