Ethiopian bishops insist that it is never too late to stop the violence in the country’s conflict-ridden region of Tigray where war has been raging for over eight months. They recommend dialogue and reconciliation on the path toward peace.…

Three months and six surgeries after being shot shortly after his appointment as the new Bishop of Rumbek in South Sudan, Fr. Christian Carlassare invokes the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession for peace in the landlocked northeastern…

Following the social unrest that engulfed South Africa and eSwatini recently, women religious leaders in Southern Africa organised an online Day of Prayer to intercede for their countries. Sr Phatsimo Ramokgwebana, SC – Mochudi,…

Catholic Bishops in Zambia say the country’s motto of “One Zambia, One Nation” is under threat going by the prevalence of pre-election violence and hate speech perpetrated by political cadres at the instigation of politicians. …

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, Archbishop Emeritus of Durban reflects on the recent days of unrest in South Africa and reiterates Pope Francis’ appeal for peace in the country. By Vatican News staff writer South Africa has been gripped…

On the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, Nigerian Bishop sends a message of goodwill to Muslims. Paul Samasumo – Vatican City. In a message of congratulation to Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and elsewhere, Nigeria’s Catholic…

The mortal remains of Cardinal Monsengwo will arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, on Saturday, 17 July 2021. Burial is foreseen for Wednesday, 21 July 2021. Vatican News English Africa Service. …

The 81-year-old Archbishop Emeritus of Kinshasa, Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya of the Democratic Republic of Congo, died Sunday evening, 11 July. Paul Samasumo – Vatican City. The passing away of Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo…

The Extraordinary Congress of the Ivorian clergy opened this week on Wednesday, 7 July in Yamoussoukro, under the theme, “Life and ministry of a priest in Côte d’Ivoire.” Donatien Nyembo SJ and Marcel Ariston Blé - Vatican City …

Pope Francis, Justin Welby and Jim Wallace send a joint message to the political leaders of South Sudan encouraging them to do more to shape a nation “in which the dignity of all is respected and all are reconciled.” By Linda…