As an Ebola outbreak continues to advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the country’s bishops fear that responses to the epidemic are being complicated by increased rebel attacks. The deadly disease and militia […]
In Kenya, Catholic bishops have joined with leaders of other faiths in an effort to reform and stabilize the East African nation, amid concerns that public, social, and private institutions are facing a serious legitimacy […]
Analysts view the pact as the best chance to end permanently a deadly conflict which has been unfolding in the world’s youngest nation since 2013. […]
By end of this year, the number of refugees from South Sudan is expected to reach three million, making this Africa’s largest refugee crisis since […]
In many ways, Burundi’s political crisis has been an overlooked one. […]
The decision marks the first time an African country has overturned the re-election of a sitting president. […]
Catholic leaders in Africa are becoming increasingly concerned about the establishment of new churches by former Catholic priests who left the Catholic Church in order to marry. While most Catholics on the continent strongly uphold […]
Earlier this month, thousands of Catholic pilgrims trekked across East Africa to Uganda to be part of the massive celebration of the feast of the Ugandan Martyrs on June 3. The feast day is […]
As the Catholic Charismatic Renewal turns 50, its presence is being felt in Africa, where Christianity continues to grow at a remarkable rate. At Pope Francis’ invitation, the movement’s members will converge on the St. […]
NAIROBI, Kenya | Many parts of Africa are experiencing significant droughts, and the contribution of the African Catholic Church to humanitarian aid in these drought-stricken regions is significant. In the convoys delivering food, water and […]
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