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In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow
Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that. Read more
Pope Francis names American as new Vatican ambassador to Guinea Bissau
On Monday Pope Francis appointed U.S. Archbishop Michael W. Banach as Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea Bissau, marking the latest in... Read more
Catholic before partisan: African leaders unite to aid orphanage
In an orphanage near the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi, children are reaping the fruits of the Year of Mercy.... Read more
How the Church can help bring peace to Africa
Grassroots movements, local communities, and faith-based organizations – especially the Catholic Church – have an important role to play in... Read more
Vatican diplomacy zeros-in on human rights in Africa
In a region fraught with political, ethnic and religious divisions, the Central African Republic's motto of “Unity, Dignity, and Work”... Read more
Pope Francis to youth: Have you thought about being a missionary?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Africa was the focal point of his general audience, during which he emphasized the key... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Pope sends condolences after deadly terrorist attack in Mali
Pope Francis condemned the “senseless violence” of Friday’s terrorist attack on a hotel which has killed at least 22 people... Read more
Cardinal Sarah on new book: I want to help people rediscover God
At the presentation of his new book Cardinal Robert Sarah said that Western society is rapidly forgetting God, and expressed... Read more
Africa abuzz ahead of Pope’s visit, Ugandan archbishop says
As his country gets ready to receive their spiritual ‘grandfather,’ Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda said Pope Francis’... Read more
These African pastors want to maintain Christ's love, and truth, at the synod
Ten prelates from Africa have stood up against a pastoral approach to new challenges to marriage and the family that... Read more
As synod approaches, Nigerian bishops speak up for the family
Nigeria’s bishops closed their latest assembly with a view toward the upcoming Synod on the Family, re-affirming the family while... Read more
Vatican officially confirms Pope Francis' visit to Africa in November
The Vatican today officially announced that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic in November,... Read more
Why women are needed to help end violence in Africa
Women are the key to reconciliation in both the family and society. Read more
'Africa will save the family' – one cardinal's prediction on the Church's future
The African cardinal who heads the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship has high hopes for the Church on his continent... Read more
Amid threat of violence, CRS works to ease food shortage in Mali
Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more
What a pro-life march looks like in Ghana
More than 1,000 people took part in a pro-life march in Ghana’s capital of Accra, seeking to protect all life... Read more
The cost of violence: 15 million Africans displaced, with little hope for the future
Plagued by wars, terrorism, and repressive governments, sub-Saharan Africa is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis that the international... Read more
A bloody secret still haunts the diamond industry
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a dark figure in your room. He presses a... Read more
Pope confirms plans to visit Central African Republic, Uganda in November
Pope Francis said today that he is planning to travel to Africa in November, specifically to the Central African Republic,... Read more
