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No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger
Africa
September 22, 2018

No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger

Niamey, Niger, Sep 21, 2018 / 02:57 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- There has been no sign of an Italian missionary priest kidnapped in Niger Monday night, a member of his community…
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AfricaNews
January 27, 2016

Catholic bishops of southwest Nigeria commend considerable progress towards countering Nigeria's Boko Haram militants

Catholic bishops of southwest Nigeria have commended Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army for the considerable progress recorded in the fight against Boko Haram. “ Boko Haram are…
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AfricaNews
December 5, 2015

Cameroonian military rescues 900 hostages from Boko Haram

Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon’s Minister Defense says Cameroon’s army, backed by a regional task-force, has freed about 900 Boko Haram hostages, killed at least 100 members of the Islamist extremist…
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AfricaNews
November 20, 2015

Pope to press ahead with Africa trip without Bulletproof or armored vehicle

Despite the security issues in Central African Republic, plans for the papal visit will still go ahead as normal. Pope Francis said  he would not wear bulletproof vest or use…
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AfricaArticlesVatican
October 26, 2015

The Official Synod Final Report for 2015: A must read for all Catholics

Introduction 1. The Synod of Bishops, gathered around the Holy Father, turned its thoughts to all the families of the world, each with its joys, difficulties and hopes. In a…
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AfricaNews
September 1, 2015

Nigerian prelate decries same-sex marriage

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has given pride of place on its website to a recent homily by Bishop Camillus Etokudoh of Port Harcourt. The…
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