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Pope Francis challenges Church in Mozambique to be ‘door to solutions’
Pope Francis urged Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go out... Read more
Solidarity is strong in the Church in Madagascar, priest says
Later this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity... Read more
Before it hits the road, the 'popemobile' takes to the seas
Ahead of a papal trip to Africa, the “popemobile” - the vehicle in which Pope Francis will travel - has... Read more
Promising clinical trial for Ebola drugs brings hope to DRC
Scientists are hopeful after a clinical trial of two experimental drugs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) showed... Read more
Cardinal Ouédraogo elected president of African bishops' conference
During the plenary assembly celebrating its golden jubilee, the leadership organization for bishops' conferences in Africa elected Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo... Read more
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
Amid Uganda Ebola scare, Catholic aid group is ready to help
Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus. Read more
Pope offers words of encouragement to African missionaries
Pope Francis spoke to African-based missionaries gathered at the Vatican on Friday, applauding their efforts to show compassion to the... Read more
Gunmen kill six during Mass in Burkina Faso
A group of gunmen burned down a Catholic Church during Sunday Mass and killed at least six people, including a... Read more
French Catholic university encourages African bishops in self-reflection
The Institut Catholique de Paris hosted a conference Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the leadership organization for Catholic... Read more
A bloody secret still haunts the diamond industry
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a dark figure in your room. He presses a... Read more
African fertility rates are falling - but not fast enough for some Western groups
Despite recent disparaging Western commentary on high African birth rates, fertility rates on the continent are normal when viewed in... Read more
Napier: Parishes should learn from youth synod, and synod should hear African voices
A prominent South African cardinal said Saturday that the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational... Read more
Africa’s Catholic leadership group turns 50—and calls for Christian renewal
The potential for Christian engagement and renewal will be a focus for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the leadership organization... Read more
US bishops conference approves project funding for Africa, Eastern Europe
Subcommittees at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have approved more than $6 million for pastoral projects in Africa and... Read more
Africans stand for life in UN battles over reproductive health
African Catholics remained concerned about a push from Western leaders to promote abortion and contraception in Africa in the name... Read more
African youth bring zeal to pre-Synod gathering
Several young people from across Africa have voiced their excitement at being able to participate in the Vatican's pre-synod meeting,... Read more
Truth will lead to African peace, Nigerian bishops say
The Church’s intellectual and moral truth is the key to a peaceful, free, and developing nation, Nigerian bishops have said... Read more
Bishops of Africa, Europe voice hope for upcoming summit on youth
In preparation for the fifth summit of the African Union and the European Union, the Catholic bishops’ conference of both... Read more
For global 'peripheries,' poverty can lead to online exploitation
While the challenge of protecting children online is one faced throughout the world, Church leaders from Asia and Africa said... Read more
