Tag: Africa
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Residence of Catholic Priests in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese Attacked, Two Priests Abducted
Bishop Angabe also decried the silence of the international community amid the suffering in Nigeria. READ MORE
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Catholic Diocesan Entity in Nigeria Confirms Killing of Parishioners by Fulani Herdsmen
“No place is safe anymore in Nigeria,” the Director of JPC in Makurdi Diocese said. READ MORE
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Christian Entity Calls for More Arrests, “murder charge” for Killers of Nigerian Student
“It is inexcusable that despite copious video clips depicting every stage of the pursuit, torture, and murder of Ms. Emmanuel… READ MORE
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Anti-Christian violence follows killing of Christian girl in Sokoto, Nigeria
In response to these acts of violence, Bishop Kukah appealed “to Christians to remain law abiding and pray for the… READ MORE
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“It was Jesus”, WhatsApp Testimony of Nigerian Student that Allegedly Angered Killers
A WhatsApp comment in which Deborah Yakubu testified that Jesus Christ had helped her to perform well in her examination is said… READ MORE
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Female Student Murdered, Body Burned by Classmates in Nigeria
Despite the intense persecution that Christians in Nigeria face, Nigeria was removed from the U.S. State Department’s Countries of Particular… READ MORE
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Catholic Archdiocese in Nigeria Announces “with heavy heart” Death of Kidnapped Priest
Fr. Anyanwu told ACN United Kingdom that the body of Fr. Bako “has not been released yet by the bandits.” READ MORE
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Egyptians love their national soccer team, but Christians feel left out
In victory or in defeat, soccer continues to show that it has the power to unite people despite their differences. READ MORE
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Thirteen Killed in Bus Bombing by Suspected Al-Shabaab Terrorists
Incident Marks Ninth Terror Attack in Kenya Since the New Year READ MORE
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From Cybersex to Child Sacrifice: New GFA World Report Probes ‘Children in Crisis’
From U.S. border to South Asia, 1.2 billion children face ‘horrors,’ exploitation on sickening scale READ MORE
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‘Violence against Christian women is a weapon in the war against religious minorities’
The more politics and the media recognize that we are talking about actual cases and legitimate interests, the more these… READ MORE
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Mozambique: a cross with a broken Christ
Cabo Delgado has witnessed an enormous number of victims of this violence, terrorism and religious intolerance. READ MORE
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Fulani Militants Kill 18 More Christians in Nigeria
Second Attack on Ancha Village in One Week READ MORE
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USCIRF Welcomes Egypt’s Release of Coptic Activist Ramy Kamel
Throughout Mr. Kamel’s detention, USCIRF has repeatedly condemned the charges against him and called for his release. READ MORE
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Terrorists Murder Christian Man in Kenya
Attack Occurs One Day After Six Christians Were Killed in Nearby Village READ MORE
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Suicide Bomber Kills Six in Christmas Day Terror Attack
Suspected Allied Democratic Forces suicide bomber kills six at Beni restaurant READ MORE
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Mozambique: a story of sorrow and salvation in Pemba
More than 3,300 people have died and nearly a million have been displaced. Chico is one of them. READ MORE
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47 Inter-faith Groups, Individuals Call for Biden Administration to reinstate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
“We, the undersigned, are writing on behalf of the communities in Nigeria where more Christians are currently being killed than… READ MORE
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Why build a church among the poorest in Pemba, Mozambique?
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has just agreed to help the parish build a church dedicated to Saint… READ MORE
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South Sudan: ‘There are times when riches prove to be a curse’
The Church is a sign of peace and hope for the people in South Sudan. READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Seek to Clarify Controversy Over Contraceptives
“Mr. Minister, we believe that the Catholic Church can, in the democratic game, contribute to the choices made by our… READ MORE
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Burkina Faso Christians face resurgence of terrorist attacks
In the Diocese of Dori, most of the population is Muslim (95.2 percent); 3.2 percent are adherents of traditional religions… READ MORE
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USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Algeria
“Although Algeria’s constitution protects freedom of thought and worship for all citizens, the Algerian government frequently regulates religious practice and… READ MORE
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Catholic Church in DR Congo Says Persecution Still on 25 Years after Murder of Archbishop
“The Pontifical charity organization notes that there is a “complete absence” of State-provided security in Bukavu, and that the Catholic… READ MORE
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Bishops in Togo: Closure of Places of Worship due to COVID “ignores psychological, spiritual realities”
“The Catholic Church leaders also describe the government’s decision to impose a vaccination pass to access certain public buildings as… READ MORE
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Church decries ‘slow genocide’ of Christians in Nigeria
“It is not a clash—it is a slow genocide.” READ MORE
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Family Killed in Rwandan Genocide Being Considered for Sainthood after Glowing Testimonies
“The family has been described as “a light in total darkness” for their efforts to restore peace in” Rwanda. READ MORE
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Christian Foundation Urges UN to Focus Attention on Nigeria’s Deteriorating Security
In her oral statement at the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council scheduled to end on October 8, CSW’s Ellis… READ MORE
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“I could feel his holiness”: Surgeon Who Operated on Cardinal Sarah
“A person who lives to spread love and Christian principles is just the profile every Christian would search for in… READ MORE
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Formation Programs of Catholic Sisters in South Sudanese Diocese Halted amid Violence
“The violent acts, including continuous abducting; kidnapping or targeting civilians, using harmful tools on a frightened group of largely women… READ MORE
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SOUTH AFRICA – Mgr. Tlhagale: “too much mixing between Catholicism and [African] traditional faith: we need to focus on catechism for adults”
Mgr. Tlhagale urged to place more emphasis on adult catechism which is almost non-existent, because after confirmation, the Catholic faithful… READ MORE
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International Catholic Entity Protests UN Women’s Campaign for Gender-Neutral Language
CitizenGo is the international arm of Hazte Oir, the ultra-conservative Spanish Catholic organization that was founded in 2013 in Madrid,… READ MORE
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ICC Publishes a Report on Criminal Sharia Law in Nigeria
Christians Vulnerable as Nigeria Drifts Away from Secularism READ MORE
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Christian Leaders in Nigeria’s Imo State Blame Islamic Education System for Insecurity
The church, SOKAPU (Southern Kaduna People’s Union) and the people have been complaining about killings in Southern Kaduna but only… READ MORE
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“We endeavor to be a sign of hope to families”: Kenyan Bishop Appeals for Humanitarian Aid
In a statement shared with ACI Africa Thursday, September 16, the Apostolic Administrator of the Kenyan Archdiocese says COVID-19 and… READ MORE
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NIGERIA – Priest kidnapped on September 13 released after 24 hours
Extortion kidnapping is currently the most profitable industry in Nigeria READ MORE
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Urgent prayers needed for kidnapped Nigerian priest
Mystic Monk Coffee By Jude Atemanke Kafanchan, Nigeria, Sep 14, 2021 / Catholic News Agency Prayers are being sought for… READ MORE
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AFRICA/BURKINA FASO – Assault on a military convoy kills 3
13,000 people a week are forced to leave their homes due to violence READ MORE
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AFRICA/DR CONGO – “Regional efforts are needed to stop terrorists linked to Daesh”
Terrorists are a threat to peace and security in the region READ MORE
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NIGERIA: State Department Should Redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern
Radical Islamist terrorists active in Northeastern Nigeria continue to viciously attack and kill Christians and Muslims alike who reject its… READ MORE
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Alarm as Militants in Cameroon Pursue Victims to Their Forest Hideouts
“The villagers live in perpetual fear of the unknown, as they struggle to get their farms and go about their… READ MORE
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“We are living a difficult situation”: Catholic Missionary after Scores Killed in Niger
“Women and children are the primary victims of violence in Niger.” READ MORE
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Priest in Niger Recounts Threat as Jihadists Wage Psychological Warfare against Civilians
Threats, whether they are true or not, have undermined the social fabric of the region, which is not more than… READ MORE
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“Our country is crying, shouting in pain”: Nigerian Bishop
“We need to see Jesus. That is the only way we can start walking back from the path of destruction… READ MORE
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Another priest has been kidnapped in Nigeria
According to local sources, the kidnappers fired in the air to frighten passers-by and took the priest from his car,… READ MORE
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Pope authorizes Decrees on heroic virtues concerning three religious of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor
Sister Annelvira Ossoli, Sister Vitarosa Zorza, and Sister Danielangela Sorti may eventually become saints as their Causes will be promulgated. READ MORE
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Christian Leaders in Nigeria Hail Holy See’s Clarification on Same-Sex Unions
The Christian leaders say that they “totally agree” with the Vatican’s stand that what is to be blessed needs to… READ MORE
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Hope in the dead centre of Africa
Despite the recent murder of the Italian ambassador, there is hope for a brighter future in the Democratic Republic of… READ MORE
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Kenya’s Catholic Doctors Maintain Stance against COVID Vaccine, Say Mean Well for Africa
In his viral message, Dr. Karanja has called on African countries to resist the vaccines, saying they pose “a major… READ MORE
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