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‘Trauma and helplessness’ grip Nigerian region after mass kidnaping
Reeling from the kidnapping of more than 250 kids and teachers from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, Kontagora Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna said trauma, helplessness and confusion had gripped Papiri, in the state of Niger. Source: OSV News.
Caritas joins call to end atrocities in Sudan
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and the global aid organisation ACT Alliance in sounding the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, where violence and hunger are devastating communities.
Bishops urge Nigerian government to end security crisis
Nigeria’s bishops have called on the government to take urgent action to respond to the country’s deteriorating security situation, warning that “criminality has penetrated our national life”. Source: The Tablet.
Faith leaders call for debt relief for African countries
Caritas Africa joined faith leaders in calling for debt relief for African countries during the G20 summit in South Africa. Source: The Tablet.
Hundreds of Catholic school students abducted in Nigeria
More than 300 children and staff are now thought to have been kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, making it one of the worst mass abductions the country has seen. Source: BBC.
Two seminarians in Nigeria released but third hostage dies
Two teenage seminarians kidnapped in southern Nigeria in July have been released after a third died while being held hostage. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican to issue new document addressing polygamy in Africa
The Vatican will issue a new document on marriage later this month, addressing the question of polygamy in Africa amid continuing pastoral and cultural debate. Source: The Catholic Herald.
‘Suffering is immense’: Caritas appeals for more aid to Sudan
Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence in El Fasher and across the country pushes millions further into crisis.
Young people call for African Youth Day to help shape future of Church
Catholic youth from across Africa gathered in Nairobi recently for a seminar under the theme: “Youth Apostolate and the Vision of the Church in Africa.” Source: Vatican News.