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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.

Africa Charity

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.

Africa Foreign Aid

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.

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.