Africa
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At least 40 people killed in church fire in Egypt according to reports
At least 40 people — most of them children — have died in a fire in a Coptic Orthodox church in Giza Governorate, Egypt, on Sunday,…
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Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria
The Nigerian diocese of Kafanchan has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday evening. Father John Mark Cheitnum and Father Denatus Cleopas…
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One of the Three Abducted Priests in Kaduna confirmed dead
One out of three Catholic priests that were kidnapped in March has been confirmed dead. ACN was notified of the death of Fr Joseph Aketeh…
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Nigerian bishop: “Our land is now a pool of blood”
Sixty years after gaining independence from the United Kingdom, Nigeria is overrun by violence, much of it targeted at Christians. In an October 1…
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Kidnapped Italian priest set free after two years in captivity
Fr. Pierluigi Maccalli was abducted from his parish in Niger in 2017. An Italian priest missing in Africa for two years has been released…
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Bishop calls attention to “genocide” in Nigeria
Bishop Kukah said that both Christians and Muslims have been targeted. The execution of five aid workers in Nigeria, three of whom were Christian, has…
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The largest Jesus statue in Africa: Jesus de Greatest
Built by a layman, this is the fifth largest statue in Africa. Standing as a symbol of the enduring faith of Nigeria’s Catholic community, the Jesus…
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Here’s how Catholic dioceses plan to resume public Masses around the country
As public officials lift COVID-19 restrictions, bishops prepare parishes for safely bringing the faithful back to church. Masks, the 6-foot rule, and Communion in…
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How the Gates Foundation is Robbing African Women of their Freedom and Their Lives
As the West pushes dangerous contraceptive drugs on African women, the author stands up for their dignity. As I tried to catch up on the…
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Aid group commits $5.5M to support priests and nuns serving communities most vulnerable to COVID-19
The much needed money will help them continue carrying out their spiritual and social ministries. To help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aid…