Africa

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  14 December 2021
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Growing concern for the nuns and deacons arrested Addis Ababa (Agenzia Fides) - "We are very worried about their fate. We have no news and we still do not understand the reason for such an act. In the meantime, the concern increases". Speaking to Fides, Mother Raffael ...
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  13 December 2021
  EUROPE/ITALY - Fr. Pierluigi Maccalli invites us to support the proclamation of the Gospel in Africa for a Christmas of peace and forgiveness Crema (Agenzia Fides) - "I renew my gratitude to all, with all my heart, for the prayers with which you accompanied me during the two long years of kidnapping, and for the affection with which you have embraced me in thi ...
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  11 December 2021
  AFRICA/UGANDA - The contribution of the Pontifical Mission Societies in preparation for the Synod Kampala (Agenzia Fides) - The "common thread" of the days of the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Uganda, which took place at the Shrine of the Martyrs of Uganda in recent days, comes from the Syno ...
• 10 December 2021
  AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - Appointment of the Bishop of Bissau Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Francis has appointed His Exc. Mgr. José Lampra Cá, currently Auxiliary Bishop and Apostolic Administrator Sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese, as B ...
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  10 December 2021
  AFRICA/GAMBIA - Hopes for reconciliation and development after the elections Banjul (Agenzia Fides) - "As a Catholic Church we have observed the electoral process very closely, and after the first few days we can say that it was democratic and that the rules were respected. Observers such as the ...
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  10 December 2021
  AFRICA/IVORY COAST - Professional opportunities for young people, thanks to a training center run by the Church Yamoussoukro (Agenzia Fides) - Religious authorities, supporters, educators, former and current students of the Rural and Artisan Center of Guibéroua (C.R.A.G.) attended the closing service of the Centre's 55th annivers ...
• 9 December 2021
  AFRICA/CONGO - Resignation of the Bishop of Ouesso and appointment Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On December 8, 2021 the Holy Father Francis accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Ouesso (Republic of Congo), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Yves-Marie Monot, C.S.Sp ...
• 9 December 2021
  AFRICA/UGANDA - Appointment of the Archbishop of Kampala Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Today the Holy Father appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Kampala (Uganda), His Exc. Mgr. Paul Ssemogerere, currently Bishop of the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero. (SL) (Agenzia Fides, 9/12/2 ...
• 9 December 2021
  AFRICA/CENTRAL AFRICA - Dialogue between government and rebels: the Church hopes for a return to the negotiating table Bangui (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation is slowly improving in the Country, although the fact that the rebels entered Kaga-bandoro and Bossangoa two weeks ago is of some concern, and thus did not respect the unilateral c ...
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  7 December 2021
  AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - In a difficult social situation, requests for baptism are growing Bissau (Agenzia Fides) - "From a social point of view, the situation in Guinea Bissau is rather difficult. Hospitals do not have anything, health personnel have not received their salaries for months and are on strike, w ...
• 4 December 2021
  AFRICA - Appeal of the Bishops of East Africa: "Stop violence and promote coexistence" Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - We are saddened by the conflicts and violence taking place in some of our countries, especially Ethiopia. Many people have died and property is being destroyed in the affected areas; peace, whic ...
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  3 December 2021
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Arrest of religious men and women engaged in education and charity Adigrat (Agenzia Fides) - "We are in constant contact with Sister Abrehhet Cahasai, Superior of our communities who are in Ethiopia to have news of our arrested sister, together with five other religious and some deacons ...
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  3 December 2021
  AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - "War is to be avoided: we need small signs that nourish peace in the world" Gode (Agenzia Fides) - "War should be avoided, because then the consequences are always deleterious for everyone. Angelo Antolini, Apostolic Prefect of Robe, writes to Agenzia Fides from his mission in Gode, in the Somal ...
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  2 December 2021
  AFRICA/BENIN - "It is a serious mistake to think that the missionary work of the Church is over": 160 years of evangelization celebrated Ouidah (Agenzia Fides) - "Our Church today commemorates a double event: the Church that welcomed the missionaries of the Society of African Missions (SMA) one hundred and sixty years ago and the memory, which dates back ...
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  2 December 2021
  AFRICA/SUDAN - The commitment of Comboni missionaries: helping refugee minors from South Sudan to return to school Kosti (Agenzia Fides) - "Political instability and social insecurity in South Sudan have caused a massive movement of people to cities and villages on the border with Sudan: our goal is to help boys and girls who come fr ...