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Catholic School in South Africa to Offer “fulltime primary education” for Refugee Children
Refugee children in Johannesburg, South Africa, are set to have access their primary education in a schedule that matches other learning institutions in the country, the principal of a Catholic School in the African country has said.
Catholic Entity Warns Malnutrition in Somalia to “get much worse in coming months”
There is “severe malnutrition” in parts of Somalia’s Gedo region and the situation is to “get much worse” if action is not taken urgently, an official of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has said.
Be Law Abiding ahead of Elections, Transitions: Bishops in Kenya to Civil Servants
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called upon civil servants in the East African nation to abide by the law and remain faithful in their service to citizens ahead of the general elections on August 9 elections and expected changes in political leadership of the country.
Tanzania Eager to Implement Eastern Africa Bishops’ Resolutions on Environment: President
The President of Tanzania has pledged to rally behind the Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in their fight for environmental conservation, promising to explore ways to implement “some” of the Catholic Bishops’ resolutions.
Adhere to “fraternity” to Combat Environmental Degradation: Vatican Cardinal to AMECEA
To adequately combat the destruction of the environment, there is a need to adhere to fraternal structures that entail caring for one another, a Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has told delegates of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA).
Bishop in Zimbabwe Calls for Prayers for Vocations amid “a decline” in Seminary Enrolment
A Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to pray for vocations in the Southern African nation that he says is “experiencing a decline” in those enrolling in houses of formation to become Priests.
Church Leaders in South Africa Bemoan “disrespect for human life” after Taverns Shootings
Church leaders in South Africa have bemoaned what they call “wanton disrespect for life” following the July 9 shootings at two taverns in South African towns some 500 kms apart that reportedly left at least 19 people killed and many more injured.
Missionaries of Charity Sisters Expelled from Nicaragua Received in Costa Rica
Bishop Eugenio Salazar Mora of Tilarán-Liberia in Costa Rica greeted the nuns one by one and knelt as he greeted their superior.
It’s an “incoherence” That U.S. President, a Catholic, Supports Abortion: Pope Francis
The pope made the comment about the Catholic U.S. president in an interview broadcast July 12.
High Cost of Living in Zambia Leading Families to Undignified Lives: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said the high cost of living in the country has affected the ability of many families to live dignified lives.
Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process
Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary Assembly, highlighted some priority areas to guide the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their region.
Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Urged to Include Women Religious in Church Affairs
Women have an important leadership role in initiating and implementing Diocesan programs, Catholic Bishops in Eastern African have been told, and cautioned against sidelining women Religious Women in official “affairs of the Church”.
Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers following the “speedy and safe release” of Fr. Peter Amodu who had been kidnapped July 6.
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about violence in the African Great Lakes region of Central-Eastern Africa and urged parties in conflict to dialogue.
Vatican Cardinal’s Visit an “encouragement to remain vigilant”: Bishops in Sudan, S. Sudan
Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in a collective statement, described the visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to the East-Central African nation as an “encouragement” for the people of God in the two neighboring countries “to remain vigilant” before the realization of Pope Francis’ the postponed ecumenical trip.
"They say it's not easy, I think it is": Pope Francis Jokes about Upcoming Canada Trip
After visiting a community of Jesuits in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis joked about his upcoming trip to Canada, from July 24-30.
Salesian Entity Spearheading Livelihood Program for Learners, Women in Zambia: Report
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reported spearheading a livelihood program that is benefiting hundreds of God’s people in Katongo village in Western Zambia, including learners and women.
“True compassion must be translated into concrete ways”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has emphasized the need for manifesting love for the needy in society in “concrete ways” in the example of the Good Samaritan.
Catholic Radio in Malawi Receives Boost to Reach Out to “faithful from more remote areas”
Staff at Tuntufye FM, a Catholic radio station of the Malawi’s Diocese of Karonga have received transport means to facilitate their access to remote Parishes of the Catholic Diocese in their sourcing of information from the people of God.
Shun “cosmetic solutions” to Climate Change: Vatican Cardinal to Bishops in Eastern Africa
A Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has urged delegates of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) who are meeting to reflect on the care for the environment in the region to interrogate causes of climate change instead of dwelling on the effects of environmental degradation.
