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Card Arinze: A self Reliant Church for a Self Reliant Africa


(28 Jul 10 - RV) On the second day of the plenary assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Cardinal Frances Arinze has called for the Church in Africa to encourage the continent's entrepreneurs to "make progress in their businesses".

A Self-Reliant Church in Africa


(27 Jul 10 - RV) The 15th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, also known as SECAM, is underway in Accra, Ghana.

Ugandan archbishop: Bombers do not value sanctity of human life


Rome, Italy, Jul 14, 2010 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizto Lwanga conveyed Pope Benedict's prayers as he sent his own condolences to the people of Uganda, in particular the victims' families, after bombings left 76 people dead as they watched the World Cup final last Sunday.

Despite language difficulties, Community of St. John begins youth ministry in Ethiopia


Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jul 10, 2010 / 06:44 pm (CNA).- Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) reported that the Community of St. John was recently asked by an archdiocese in Ethiopia to head the local youth ministry, despite a lack of familiarity the brothers have with the country's 80 languages.

Nigeria: new attacks on Christians in Kaduna state


At least seven people, including a mother of six, have been killed by Islamic militants in Nigeria's Kaduna state just four months after attacks left more than 500 dead in neighbouring Plateau.

Missionaries Mark 60 Years in Sierra Leone


FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, JULY 7, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Xaverian Missionaries are marking 60 years since their arrival in Sierra Leone, recalling how the arrival of the Catholic faith has transformed that region.

Ethiopian Charismatics Strengthen Catholic Ties


ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, JULY 2, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Faced to growing numbers of charismatics in Ethiopia, Catholic leaders are expressing openness to welcome this movement, and offering catechesis to strengthen ties with the Church.

Nigeria: Catholic university vice chancellor kidnapped


Concerns are growing for the safety of the Vice Chancellor of the Veritas Catholic University of Nigeria, Fr Professor Justin Ukpong and his driver, who have not been seen since they were abducted last Thursday.

Shrine of Ugandan martyrs visited by 500,000 for feast day


Moroto, Uganda, Jun 30, 2010 / 02:54 am (CNA).- Earlier this month over 500,000 people gathered in northeastern Uganda to celebrate the feast day of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, who are known as the Uganda Martyrs.

South Africa: Church on the ball


While football fans around the world sit with eyes glued to television sets following the World Cup games being played in South Africa, the Catholic Church in that country is busy with spiritually enriching initiatives for fans who have followed the teams to the country to see them play.

Catholic bishops in Sudan fear recent election could lead to war, says media group


Konigstein, Germany, May 26, 2010 / 03:03 am (CNA).- A media initiative dedicated to promoting the causes of persecuted Christians around the globe reported on Tuesday that Catholic bishops in Sudan fear that the country's recent election could lead to escalated conflict and eventually war.

PROMOTE THE UNITY AND WELL-BEING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY


VATICAN CITY, 29 APR 2010 (VIS) - This morning in the Vatican, the Holy Father received prelates from Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: NATIONAL RECONCILIATION


VATICAN CITY, 29 APR 2010 (VIS) - Jean-Pierre Hamuli Mupenda, the new ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, today presented his Letters of Credence to Benedict XVI, reaffirming his country's desire to strengthen its ties with the Holy See. In his own address to the diplomat, the Pope spoke of his satisfaction at the move, which coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of Congo's independence, and expressed the hope that this commemoration may represent a "new starting point".

Benedict XVI appoints leaders for upcoming Middle East Synod


Vatican City, Apr 26, 2010 / 02:00 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- On Saturday, the Holy Father appointed six prelates to leadership positions for the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Middle East, scheduled to take place October 10 - 24 of this year.

Tanzania: First Catholic Commercial Bank opened


The Catholic Church in Tanzania has opened the first Catholic Commercial Bank in Africa, reports CISA.

Zimbabwe Awaits a Resurrection


CHINHOYI, Zimbabwe, MARCH 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Zimbabwe in the local language means "house of stones." Today this house is collapsing, says the bishop of Chinhoyi.

A New Missionary Spirit for Burkina Faso, Niger - Pope Receives Bishops of the African Nations


VATICAN CITY, MARCH 21, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI expressed his hopes for a new "missionary spirit" in Burkina Faso and Niger in his audience this Saturday with the bishops of these two African nations, who were in Rome for their five-yearly "ad limina" visit.

Another attack on Christians near Jos, Nigeria, 13 dead


Compass Direct News (CDN) is reporting that less than two weeks after a massive attack in Nigeria that killed 500 Christians, Muslim Fulani herdsmen today (Wednesday, March 17, 2010) unleashed more horrific violence on two Christian villages in Plateau state, killing 13 persons, including a pregnant woman and children, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries.

Bishops of Sudan discuss country's situation ahead of elections


Vatican City, Mar 10, 2010 / 04:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Bishops representing the nine dioceses of Africa's largest country are at the Vatican this week for their "ad Limina visit." Among the contemporary issues the bishops will discuss with Pope Benedict are the upcoming elections, keeping peace and addressing poverty.

Pope Appeals for Calm in Nigeria


(10 Mar 10 - RV) At the end of his General Audience this Wednesday Pope Benedict XVI launched an urgent appeal for calm in Nigeria.

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