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South Sudan: Is it dawn at last?
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. […]
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A young Zimbabwean reflects on the pre-synodal meeting in Rome
Pope Francis encouraged the young people present to be “protagonists” in the life of the Church. […]
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Catholic groups aid South Sudan refugees
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 […]
Interview
“Our leaders have hardened their hearts”: A Congolese bishop discusses his country in crisis
After peace talks fell apart last spring, the bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have continued to be a force for peace in a […]
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Southern Africa hosts Mini World Youth Day
Thousands of Catholic youth from all over Africa came together earlier this month to celebrate their faith and their passion for the Gospel. […]
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In troubled Burundi, Catholic bishops say parties should dialogue for peace
In many ways, Burundi’s political crisis has been an overlooked one. […]
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Kenya bishops attempt to steady the ship, as the Supreme Court orders a new presidential election
The decision marks the first time an African country has overturned the re-election of a sitting president. […]
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Kenyan bishops call for peace in disputed presidential election aftermath
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for peace and unity in the country, following the conclusion of general elections held on August 8. A day after the incumbent, President Uhuru Kenyatta, was declared […]
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Rwanda celebrates jubilee year with 63 ordinations
This year the Catholic Church in Rwanda is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ordination of the country’s first local clergy. As they mark this anniversary, the Diocese of Kabgayi recently hosted the ordination to […]
Analysis
Churches founded by married ex-priests pose dangers to faithful, African Catholic leaders warn
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 […]