Africa

• 26 March 2018
  AFRICA/ANGOLA - Resignation of the Bishop of Benguela and appointment of the new Bishop Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Today the Holy Father accepted the resignation of the pastoral care of the diocese of Benguela (Angola), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Eugenio Dal Corso, P.S.D.P. The Holy Father appointed M ...
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  26 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - A work of weaving in which the true face of God is depicted: the Holy Week begins in Kolowarè Kolowaré (Agenzia Fides) - Tensions and discontent in the Country due to President Faure Gnassingbé's hesitation to leave power continue (see Fides 21/2/2018). The struggle of the Togolese people is complex, the Togol ...
• 26 March 2018
  AFRICA/BURUNDI - Resignation of the Archbishop of Bujumbura and appointment of the new Archbishop Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On March 24, 2018 the Holy Father accepted the resignation of the pastoral care of the archdiocese of Bujumbura (Burundi), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Evariste Ngoyagoye. The Holy Father app ...
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  22 March 2018
  AFRICA/DR CONGO - Secretary General of CENCO: "Strengthening UN intervention in the DRC" Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - The United Nations must strengthen its commitment in the Democratic Republic of Congo where entire areas are now out of State control. This was stated by Fr. Donatien Nshole, Secretary General ...
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  22 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - Resumption of inter-Togolese dialogue: Christian communities united in prayer Lomé (Agenzia Fides) - The Inter-Togolese dialogue on the restoration of the 1992 Constitution, launched last February 19 in Lomé (see Fides 21/2/2018) and suspended on 23 February, will resume on 26 March. This was co ...
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  21 March 2018
  AFRICA/TOGO - Attention and sharing in the 5 Christian communities of Kolowarè Kolowarè (Agenzia Fides) - As Easter approaches, the spirit of attention and sharing in the Togolese communities grows. "Since our parish, Saint Léon IX, was born on December 17, 2016 - says parish priest, Father Silva ...
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  21 March 2018
  AFRICA/UGANDA - To bring the hope of Christ in the midst of refugee camps: the mission of the "refugee nuns" Kampala (Agenzia Fides) - In Uganda, South Sudanese refugees do not have anything. The huts where they take refuge are precarious. There is no work. There are not many opportunities for children to continue their studies ...
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  20 March 2018
  NEWS ANALYSIS/OMNIS TERRA - Egypt to vote: "the strong man" al Sisi between radical Islam and religious freedom "It is better to choose a person I know rather than a stranger. Thus says an Egyptian proverb. I am not a political scientist but, knowing the Egyptians a bit, I believe they will eventually choose Abdel Fattah al Sisi". ...
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  20 March 2018
  AFRICA - An Easter of life and freedom, for a reconciled Africa Kara (Agenzia Fides) - Easter, the central mystery of Christian faith, has a meaning and brings special auspices on the African continent: "In essence, Easter is the transition from death to life", explains to Agenzia Fi ...
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  17 March 2018
  AFRICA/BURKINA FASO - Making waves: Radio Sahel, the Gospel reaches the poor and illiterate Ouagadougou (Agenzia Fides) - For many communities in Burkina Faso, radio broadcasts are often the only effective way to proclaim the Gospel. In a country where oral culture is still very strong and most of the people ar ...
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  17 March 2018
  AFRICA/CONGO - Seven religious and spread of Islamic extremism: challenges for the Church's mission Brazzaville (Agenzia Fides) - "The Church in the Republic of Congo was founded 135 years ago by the French missionaries of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit who arrived in Brazzaville in 1880. Since then the Church has ...
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  16 March 2018
  AFRICA/SOMALIA - The director of Caritas Somalia: "To remain faithful to the Lord makes our life fuller" Djibouti (Agenzia Fides) - Maria Josè Alexander is a young Mexican Catholic, always attentive towards the poorest and most vulnerable sectors of society. After collaborating in the humanitarian sector, between Mexico, C ...
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  16 March 2018
  AFRICA/EGYPT - Coptic Orthodox Church clarifies: in the elections we do not give indications of vote in favor of individual candidates Cairo (Agenzia Fides) - The Coptic Orthodox Church invites its faithful and all Egyptian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential elections, to be held in Egypt from 26 to 28 March, but does not express prefe ...
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  15 March 2018
  AFRICA/CAMEROON - Youth from unemployed to entrepreneurs, thanks to the Jesuits Douala (Agenzia Fides) - "Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you will feed him for life". The Jesuits of West Africa have taken this ancient proverb to the letter. And, faced wit ...
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  15 March 2018
  AFRICA/KENYA - The Bishops: "We urge all leaders across the political divide to support the newly found collaboration so that it does not remain a public relation exercise" Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - "We urge all leaders across the political divide to support this path so that it does not remain a public relation exercise or a show of two individuals", said the Bishops of Kenya at the press ...