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Africa

Suspected Muslim rebels die in blast near Catholic shrine in Uganda

An explosion killed two suspected rebels, including a female suicide bomber, near a Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala yesterday. Source: Reuters.

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Pope Leo surprises African pilgrims

As pilgrims and representatives of the African continent celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit and invited everyone to live our faith as a sign of hope in our world. Source: Vatican News.

Africa

Nigerian Archbishop says faith groups ‘soft targets’ for terrorists

A Nigerian archbishop says faith-based organisations in Africa’s Sahel region have become soft targets for extremists. Source: Crux.

Africa United States

South African Catholic leaders refute US claims of white genocide

Catholic leaders in South Africa have blasted the Trump Administration over claims of an ongoing genocide against white South Africans. Source: Crux.

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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.

Africa

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.

Africa

Australian humanitarian’s class act changing lives in Tanzania 

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.

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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.

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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.