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Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Urges Respect for Life “from conception” as Retrieval of Bodies Dumped in Quarry Continues
As the retrieval of dismembered bodies tied up in sacks and dumped in an abandoned quarry used as a dumpsite in Kenya’s Embakasi South Constituency in Nairobi has continued, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called for respect for human life.
Lay Catholic Community in Rome Concerned about “widespread hunger” as Fighting Rages on in Sudan
The Community of Sant'Egidio, a Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, has warned of “a very serious humanitarian situation” in Sudan as fighting rages on in the Northeastern African country.
At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”
Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he begins his Episcopal Ministry in the Angolan Diocese.
“There are bad friends”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Deceptive “friends”
Members of the Clergy need to be conscious of the fact that some of the people of God, who present themselves as friends are not genuine, Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has said.
Cardinal Ameyu Issues Directives on Administration of Sacraments, Parishes, Institutions in Juba Archdiocese
Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has issued a series of directives concerning the administration of Sacraments and the running of Parishes and institutions in his Metropolitan See.
Nigeria’s Christians “still targeted on a daily basis”: Catholic Priest on Persecution
The Director of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed concern about persistent Christian persecution in the West African nation, where he says followers of Jesus Christ are targeted.
Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Dies Hours after Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator
Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Isiro-Niangara Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on.
“Deeply Saddened”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Death of Several Students after School Building Collapses in Jos
Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has expressed his sorrow following the reported death of several students when their school building collapsed.
“We’re in one boat moving in the same direction”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Emphasizes Collaboration at Installation
Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has underscored the need to foster collaboration and togetherness between members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and the Laity for the growth of the Metropolitan See.
“We thank you for your prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Kidnapped Priest, Catechist
Fr. Christian Ike and Catechist Mazi Ogbonnaya Aneke who were reported abducted on June 16 while returning from Holy Mass at an outstation in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) have been released.
Families Have “fundamental role” in Influencing Behavior Change in New Generation Youths: Catholic Bishop in Angola
Families are instrumental in effecting change of behaviour among new general youths, Bishop Estêvão Binga has said.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Challenge Government to Push for Changes in Samoa Agreement
The Samoa Agreement that the Nigerian government signed on June 28 will undermine the moral, cultural, and religious beliefs of Nigerian citizens, members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have warned, and called on the government to push for its amendment.
Like Jesus, Employ “diverse ways of preaching, teaching”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Nairobi Archdiocese Clergy
Jesus’ decision to employ various ways to preach the Kingdom of God should inspire members of the Clergy if they have to be effective in touching the lives of especially young people, Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya has said.
For Lasting Peace, Let’s “remember the good of others”: Catholic Bishop of Buea, Cameroon, on Diocesan Feast Day
Lasting peace is premised on our readiness to let go the negative experiences of the past, and reaffirming other and recalling their good, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has said on the Feast Day of the Cameroonian Episcopal See.
Chaplaincy, Spiritual Direction, Council Membership among Ways to Sustain Lay Associations: South African Archbishop
Church leaders need to take deliberate steps to sustain associations of the Laity and other ecclesial movements, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein has said.
Catechism of the Catholic Church Translated into Ibinda Language Ready for Use in Angola’s Cabinda Diocese
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has presented to the people of God in his Episcopal See the version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) that was translated into Ibinda, a Bantu language widely spoken in Angola’s Cabinda Province.
AMECEA Secretary General Highlights “some gaps” in Operations of Lay Associations, Ecclesial Movements
The Secretary General of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has highlighted gaps in the functioning of associations of the Laity and other movements in the Church.
Official Distances DR Congo’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa from Accusation of Mismanagement
The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has distanced the Metropolitan See headquartered in the country’s capital from information on social media platforms that alleges mismanagement of funds and other "persistent malaise" in the Archdiocese.
“Resilience is the best definition to describe these wonderful people”: Catholic Bishop on Residents of Tigray, Ethiopia
Bishop Tesfasellassie Medhin of Ethiopia’s Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat, which covers the Tigray region has lauded the people of God in the Northernmost regional state in the Horn of Africa nation for their resilience.
Catholic Activists in Africa Want Nigeria Withdrawn from “pro-LGBT, pro-abortion” Samoa Agreement
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, are calling on the Nigerian government to withdraw from the Samoa Agreement, a contentious document they say seeks to promote abortion and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) ideologies in the West African nation.
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