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Pope Francis erects new diocese, names bishop in West African country of Guinea
Pope Francis on Thursday erected the new Diocese of Boké in the West African country of Guinea. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: State Dept. official meets local bishop
The meeting took place following a request by Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey. Read more
How Natural Family Planning is spreading in West Africa
In countries throughout Western Africa, the most common religions are Islam and Catholicism. Both of these religions reject the use... Read more
In West Africa, Church leaders meet to discuss humanitarian crisis
Bishops and Catholic leaders from West Africa concluded a two-day meeting last week by reaffirming their commitment to work for... Read more
Pope Francis urges dialogue in face of ongoing jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750... Read more
West African bishops highlight challenges facing their nations
The regional conference of West African bishops has commended a regional economic union for its efforts to promote peaceful transfers... Read more
Relief workers welcome US action against Ebola
President Barack Obama’s announcement of personnel and other aid to combat the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa drew... Read more
Catholic religious brother dies of Ebola in Liberia
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital and the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God in Liberia have announced that a hospital... Read more
Health workers in West Africa respond to Ebola outbreak
Health care workers are joining forces with Catholic charities and local communities in response to a deadly outbreak of Ebola... Read more
