May 20
Nigeria: Concern for the Abduction of Teachers, Students, and Children in Schools in in Oyo State
"Let us pray for the release of the hostages kidnapped from the schools in Ogbomoso," appealed Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, bordering… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Nine Children Kidnapped From a Catholic Church Last Week Have Been Released
The nine children kidnapped last week from the St. John of the Cross mission station in Ojijea Ojije, Utonkon, Benue State, have been released (see Fides, 10/2/2026). The rescued… Read more »
December 13, 2025
Kenya: The Pilgrimage of Hope and Solidarity of the Missionary Children of the Diocese of Kakamega
Clothing, food, prayer materials, financial aid, and smiles. These are the gifts that some 30 children belonging to the Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood of the Diocese of… Read more »
November 25, 2025
South Sudan: Bishop Hiiboro to All Students in the Country - May No Child Be Left Behind in the Light of Knowledge and Hope
"Reject any form of examination malpractice; cheating, stealing answers, taking shortcuts, or any behavior that dishonors your integrity is a betrayal not only of your future, but… Read more »
October 03, 2025
Sierra Leone: Food, Drinking Water, Medical Care, and Psychosocial Support for a Group of 220 Juvenile Prisoners
Supporting the most vulnerable juvenile prisoners on their path to social rehabilitation and reducing the risk of recidivism after serving their sentences - this is the goal of the… Read more »
August 05, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Ituri Youth Peace Demonstration Marked By Komanda Church Massacre
"You do not build a nation with a Kalashnikov," said Bishop Sosthène Ayikuli Udjuwa of Mahagi-Nioka in Ituri in his address to young people, urging them not to join one of… Read more »
July 18, 2025
Sudan: The Fires of War Will Not Kill Learning for Young Sudanese
Prolonged conflict and mass displacement have denied young Sudanese even the most basic tools for self-development. Read more »
June 30, 2025
Kenya: 'Let U.S. Continue the Dialogue With Young People Instead of Blaming the Bishops'
"We want to ask everybody -- the government, the leaders, and the political spheres -- to look at the fact that we are taking care of the dignity of the young people," Read more »
