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Ahead of AU/EU Summit, Bishops in Africa, Europe Call for "a people-centered partnership"
In view of the planned 6th Summit of African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) leaders in October, Bishops in Africa...
Burundi's Government Calls for “calm, prayers” Following the President’s Death
Government officials in Burundi have asked the citizens of the East African nation “to remain calm” and to pray for...
“We refuse to be confused with any competing political party”: Bishops in Burundi
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) have, in a collective statement, contested the attempt to relate them with...
“Main challenge facing South Africa now is saving lives”: Church Leaders in South Africa
Leaders of various Christian denominations in South Africa have, in a collective statement, identified the saving of human life amid...
Bishops in Congo-Brazzaville Want Resumption of Public Worship “in an organized manner”
In a meeting with the Prime Minister of Congo-Brazzaville early this week, representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the Central...
Bishop in DR Congo Encourages “gratitude for blessings” as Order of Nuns Marks 200 Years
At celebrations marking 200 years since the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux was founded, members of the...
Church Leaders in Africa Call for a “common language of love” on Pentecost Solemnity
On Pentecost Sunday, various Church leaders in Africa, in separate forums, reflected on the need to have a “common language...
Bishops in Africa Concerned about COVID-19 Crisis, Appeal for Stakeholder Involvement
Bishops in Africa through their common forum, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have expressed concerns...
Two Dioceses in Congo-Brazzaville Elevated, Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria Appointed
Over the weekend, Pope Francis elevated the dioceses of Pointe-Noire and Owando in Congo-Brazzaville to Archdioceses, appointing Bishop Miguel Ángel...
Bishops in Mozambique's Nampula Province “deeply concerned about violence in Cabo Delgado”
Bishops serving in the Ecclesiastical Province of Nampula in Mozambique are “deeply concerned” about the “mysterious and incomprehensible” conflict in...
Bishops in Burundi Denounce Recent General Elections, Highlight “many irregularities”
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) have denounced the recent general elections in their country alleging...
Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese to Celebrate Martyrs’ Day with "a few chosen people"
In line with the recommendation of the leadership of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) that each Local Ordinary in the...
The Eight Issues of Concern for Bishops in Malawi Who Want “a new era”
Catholic Bishops in the Southeastern Africa nation of Malawi have, in a collective message, outlined eight issues they describe as...
Christian Communicators in Africa Urged “to make people see a larger story with God”
On the occasion of the 54th World Communications Day (WCD) this year marked Sunday, May 24, the leadership of the Pan...
Church Leaders in Africa Encourage “stories of hope” on World Communications Day
On the occasion of the 54th World Communications Day (WCD), Church leaders and representatives of Catholic communication entities in Africa have,...
Bishops in Ivory Coast Pay Tribute to Muslim Leader Known for Interreligious Dialogue
Following the death of the President of the Higher Council of Imams, Mosques and Islamic Affairs (COSIM) in Ivory Coast,...
“Allow our people to congregate” on Pentecost Sunday: Nigerian Prelate to Government
As places of worship remain closed in Nigeria as one of the measures in Africa’s most populous country to curb...
Celebration of Public Mass in Ivory Coast to Resume Sunday with 200-Person Congregation
Following the decision by the government of Ivory Coast to ease restrictions put in place to curb the spread of...
“We’ll continue to live together even after elections,” Bishops in Burundi Decry Violence
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) are concerned about the election-related violence in their country and...
Church Leaders in Mauritius Concerned about COVID-19 Bill, Appeal for Dialogue
Members of the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace (CJP) in Mauritius have expressed concern over two bills on the...