Could Cuts to USAID Present an Opportunity to Counter Ideological Colonization Linked to Foreign Aid?
Obianuju Ekeocha, founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, says aid model urgently needs revision, based on principles of faith and family.
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Persecution of Christians Worldwide Has Gotten Worse, Papal Charity Report Says
An Oct. 22 report from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) details the extent of violence and oppression faced by Christian communities in 18 countries of “key concern.”
African Bishops Speak: How Has the Synod on Synodality Impacted the Church in Africa?
Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla from South Sudan shared his plea for the Catholic Church worldwide to live in solidarity with the world’s poor and vulnerable living in different countries.
‘I Was Deceived’: Bishop in Nigeria Revokes Ordination of Deacons Due to Fraud
Alleged forgery is at issue in the Diocese of Lokoja.
Nuncio in Kenya: Church in Europe is Losing ‘its Inner Compass’
The Nairobi-based Vatican diplomat, who has also been representing the Holy Father in South Sudan, highlighted the need to seek God’s mercy as important and implored: “Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.”
‘I’m a Witness to Unspeakable Suffering’: Ethiopia Bishop Wants Peace Pact Implemented
Violent conflict in the Tigray region started in November 2020 when TPLF allegedly launched an attack on Ethiopia’s Federal Government Army base in the region.
Bishop-elect in Central African Republic Vows to Foster Peace Through Dialogue with Rebel Groups
Reacting to his appointment, the Italian-born bishop-elect said, “On the one hand I am anxious, but on the other hand, I feel a deep trust in God.”
Pope Francis Erects New Diocese and Names Bishop in West African Country of Guinea
New Diocese of Boké in the West African country of Guinea comes from territory previously under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Conakry. There will be six parishes, 11 diocesan priests, one religious priest, four seminarians, and 12 religious sisters.
Our Lady of Lourdes, and the Church in Africa (Feb. 3)
On this week’s Register Radio, CNA Rome correspondent Courtney Mares in Rome talks about her recent trip to Lourdes, and Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl talks about his article on Africa and same-sex blessings, ‘The Congo Flows Into the Tiber.’
Pope Francis: Small Ideological Groups Oppose Same-Sex Blessings; Africa a ‘Special Case’
‘In the Church, there have always been small groups that manifest reflections of a schismatic nature,’ the Pope said. ‘One must let them carry on and pass away... and look ahead.’
