The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho recently held a one-day workshop for religious congregations on how best to care for migrants, refugees and people on the move. Paul Samasumo -Vatican City. The…

The Catholic University of Zimbabwe plans to introduce a centre specialising in online teaching and learning. Tadiwa Madava – Harare, Zimbabwe. Speaking at the University’s 19th Graduation Ceremony at its Harare campus recently,…

Muslims and Christians, together with one voice, condemn the death-by-stoning of Christian student Deborah Yakubu, and appeal to Sokoto State authorities for truth and justice, while seeking to maintain calm in Nigeria. By Gabriella…

Chadian rebels who have been holding talks in Qatar with Chadian authorities to reach peace negotiations have agreed to the postponement of reconciliation talks planned for N’Djamena, Chad. Marine Henriot - Vatican City Chad’s…

As war continues to rage in Ukraine, the Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, Adi Roche speaks about how her organisation is mobilising to help the most vulnerable. By Lydia O’Kane “I have remained in this fog of…

West African Catholic Bishops from the 16 countries of the West African Subregion, comprising the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA), have deliberated on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti.” Paul…

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo to lay down their weapons and work with President Félix Tshisekedi in “nurturing peace and stability” in the country. By Vatican News…

The Country Director of Jesuit Refugee Services Nigeria, Fr. Patrick Etamesor, speaks on the creation of the charity organization in the country, its work among displaced populations and the need for a multiform response to the security…

27 April is Freedom Day: a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the first democratic elections in 1994. By Francesca Merlo & Linda Bordoni People across the world watched in awe as South Africans queued for…

A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in the drought-stricken areas of Africa. Caritas Africa has joined more than 50 non-governmental organisations and networks in calling for an urgent response. Paul Samasumo – Vatican City. …