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Nigerian Catholic Diocese Announces “gruesome murder” of One of Two Abducted Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria has announced the “gruesome murder” of Fr. John Mark Cheitnum who kidnapped on July 15 alongside Fr. Denatus Cleopas, the latter having safely escaped from his captors.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 72-year-old Zimbabwean Bishop, Appoints Caretaker
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael Dixon Bhasera of the Catholic Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the 72-year-old Catholic Church leader who started his Episcopal Ministry in the Zimbabwean Diocese of Gokwe in October 1991.
Jesuit Entity in Cameroon Transforming IDPs’ Lives in “a communal garden” Initiative
A section of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Ardjaniré camp in Cameroon are benefiting “a communal garden”, an initiative that the entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), has spearheaded.
New Policy Says Vatican Investments Cannot Contradict Catholic Teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Catholic Media Entities in Africa Urged to Foster “a more inclusive, participatory Church”
Catholic media entities in Africa have been urged to embrace the spirit of the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality by incorporating all members of society, including “more women and young people”, in their respective governance structures.
Bishop Cautions Catholic Communicators in Africa against “disinformation ecosystem”
Catholic communicators in Africa have a duty to resist the influence of the contemporary propaganda networks that deliberately spread false information, the President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has said.
End “tribal animosity, violence that comes with every election”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops have urged Kenyans to avoid tribal clashes that have previously characterized the country’s electioneering period, and instead embrace “cultural diversity”.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio in Liberia
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Walter Erbì, a native of Italy, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia and assigned him the Titular See of Nepeta in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Pope Francis Warns of Toxicity in Social Media, Calls for Inclusion in Digital Space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to help deal with “lies and misinformation”.
Croatian Aid Meant to Show Pentecost Attack Victims in Nigeria “you are not forgotten”
Forty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass.
Catholic Entity Welcomes UN Plan to Investigate Violations against Children in Mozambique
The leadership of Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has told ACI Africa that the entity is in support of the report about the United Nations’ (UN) plan to investigate “violations against children” in the conflict-ridden Northern region of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado.
Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops Conclude Plenary with Call for New Environment Strategies
Catholic Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have concluded their 20th Plenary Assembly of in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a call for tactical changes in addressing the challenges of climate change in the region in line with Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
Planned Pan-African Congress on Theology to Focus “on what it means to be a vital church”
The Pan-African Congress on Theology that members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have organized this month is set to focus on the meaning of being “vital church” and Synodality among other issues in Africa and the whole world, an official of the entity involved in convening the Congress has said.
Pope Francis Appoints National Major Seminary Rector in South Africa Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. John Vianney National Major Seminary the Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa.
“Divine mercy has protected me”, Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Coping after Shooting
Bishop Christian Carlassare who was shot in April 2021, weeks after his appointment as to the Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, is holding up fine.
Time with the Word of God Keeps our Efforts from Being "sterile activism": Pope Francis
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message.
On World Youth Skills Day, Salesians Highlight Youth Empowerment Initiatives in Africa
On the annual event of the World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) marked July 15, officials of a Salesian entity have highlighted initiatives that the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has undertaken to empower the youth across the globe, including Africa.
Pope Francis Says Canada July 24-29 Visit Will Be a "penitential pilgrimage"
Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29.
Catholic Church Official Faults “human action” for Environmental Degradation in Uganda
Environmental degradation in Uganda is a result of “human action”, a Catholic Church official has said.
Enhance “military-civilian relations” to Facilitate Return of Refugees: Bishop in S. Sudan
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese has underscored the need to enhance relations between the military and civilians saying such relationships can facilitate the return of refugees to their respective homes.
