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Seven Capuchin Franciscan friars killed in bus crash in Nigeria
Catholics in Nigeria are mourning the death of seven Capuchin Franciscan friars who died in a road accident while traveling from Enugu to Cross River state on Saturday. Source: OSV News.
Catholic priest recounts Holy Week massacres in Nigeria
In the aftermath of Holy Week massacres in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states, which reportedly left more than 170 people dead, a priest has shared first-hand testimony of the deadly attacks. Source: CNA.
Australian humanitarian’s class act changing lives in TanzaniaÂ
When Gemma Sisia talks, you listen. The affable Australian humanitarian is enthusiastic as she tells the tale of founding The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. Source: The Southern Cross.
Caritas echoes Pope’s call for peace in Sudan as crisis enters third year
Caritas Australia has echoed Pope Francis’ call for peace in Sudan as the country’s humanitarian crisis enters its third year.
Catholic groups say US funding freeze worsening Africa’s humanitarian crises
United States President Donald Trump’s freeze on funds to help international organisations is affecting peace movements in Africa, according to experts. Source: Crux.
Protesters in Nigeria demand end to attacks on Christians
Thousands joined a protest in Edo State against the killing of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and the government’s failure to act against the perpetrators. Source: The Tablet.
Bishop speaks out against decline in human rights in South Africa
A South African bishop has expressed concern at the decline of the country’s human rights commitments and called for the full embrace of its constitutional guarantees. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops warn Congo war could erupt into regional conflict
As the conflict continues to ravage the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa has issued a stark warning about the real possibility of the violence spreading throughout the region. Source: Crux.
Albanese and Dutton urged to speak out about Congo ‘bloodbath’
Brisbane Catholic Simon Chibalonza fears for his family and the lives of millions of innocent people after M23 rebels launched a new offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: The Catholic Leader.