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Africa

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.

Africa

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.

Africa

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.

Africa

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.

Africa

Redemptorist on the power of faith in war-torn Congo

In an interview with “Common Home TV”, a Redemptorist brother from the Democratic Republic of Congo has discussed the realities of war, displacement, and the power of faith amidst it all. Source: Redemptorists of Oceania.

Africa

Locals call for prayer as 70 bodies found in Congo church

Locals at a village in the embattled North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo are appealing for prayers after approximately 70 bodies were found inside a church building in the village. Source: CNA.

Africa

Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has praised authorities in Burkina Faso for their effort to regain control of the country, which has suffered attacks by Islamist terrorism. Source: Crux.

Africa

Bishops call for action to stop rebel force in Congo

After the M23 Rwanda-backed rebels occupied Bukavu, in eastern Congo on Sunday, Catholic bishops and experts warned this offensive signalled a clear intent to establish a permanent foreign presence in the region. Source: OSV News.

Africa Jubilee 2025

African campaigners launch debt cancellation campaign

Pope Francis’ call for debt cancellation in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope has inspired similar action among Catholic bishops and advocacy groups in East Africa. Source: The Tablet.