Advertisement
Catholic Church in Zambia
Catholic Archbishop Urges Zambians to Remain Steadfast in Faith amid Political Tensions, Economic Uncertainties
Zambians are grappling with a myriad of socio-economic and political challenges including that are also straining family relations, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Archdiocese has observed, and called on the faithful to remain firm in their faith despite the hardships they face.
Catholic Church in Zambia Joins Partnership to Boost Parishes with Sustainable Energy and Clean Cooking Solutions
The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has partnered with GEI Power Limited, a Zambian Energy Company dealing with sustainable renewable energy projects, to promote sustainable energy and ‘clean cooking solutions” across Catholic institutions and parishes in the country.
Entrepreneurship not Deviation from Mission, Catholic Sisters in Africa Told, Urged to Look into Self-Reliance
To foster self-reliance and boost their evangelization efforts, Catholic Sisters in Africa have been urged not to shy away from exploring business ideas and venturing into social entrepreneurship.
60th Anniversary of Zambia’s Independence “an opportunity for introspection”: Catholic Bishops
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Zambia’s Independence marked October 24, Catholic Bishops in the Southern African nation have called on the nation to reflect on its journey, values, and future aspirations.
The Name Shall Be: The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Catholic Bishops in the three Southern African nations of Malawi Zambia and Zimbabwe have resolved to establish “an independent” regional forum, which they say shall bear the name, “The Association of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe”, to be abbreviated as ACBC-MAZAZI.
“Poverty is the wolf the Church should not stay quiet about”: Catholic Archbishop in Malawi to Sub-Regional Conference
The people of God in the Southern African nations of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have to be vocal about the phenomenon of poverty in their respective countries, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe has said.
Let “your fraternal dialogue bear fruits”: Pope Francis to Assembly of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Pope Francis has expressed his best wishes for Catholic Bishops drawn from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, who have assembled for a five-day sub-region Conference in Malawi set to conclude on Friday, July 19.
“Extraordinary moment”: Vatican Cardinal Lauds Sub-Region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe
The Pro-Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization has lauded the July 14-19 meeting of the sub-region Conference of Catholic Bishops in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as a special occasion for the people of God in the three Southern African nations.
High Cost of Living, Electricity Load shedding, Unstable Fuel Prices among Concerns Caritas Zambia Wants Addressed
Directors of Caritas drawn from Zambia’s Catholic Episcopal Sees have highlighted the high cost of living, electricity load shedding, and unstable fuel prices among issues of concern that the government of the Southern African nation needs to address.
“Significant milestone in ecclesiastical landscape”: Zambia’s Council of Churches on New Catholic Archdiocese Erection
The latest ecclesiastical changes in the Southern African nation of Zambia with the erection of a new Metropolitan See of Ndola is “a significant milestone” in the country, members of the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) have said.
Pope Francis Erects New Metropolitan See in Zambia, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Francis has erected the Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia and appointed Bishop Benjamin Phiri the pioneer Archbishop.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Tell Catholic Media to Give Environment a Voice
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) are calling upon Catholic media organizations in the country to prioritize climate-based reporting to create more awareness on environmental conservation.
“Scandalous, intimidating”: Zambia’s Bishops Decry Police Disruption of Colleague’s Meeting with Former President
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have decried police disruption of the recent meeting between the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kabwe, Bishop Clement Mulenga, and the immediate former head of state, Dr. Edgar Changwa Lungu.
“Highly irregular”: Zambian Church Leaders on Summoning of Catholic Priest by Police
Church leaders in Zambia have condemned the police for summoning a Catholic Priest in the country, and described the incident as “highly irregular and contradictory.”
“Let no one be lost”: Priests in Zambia Urged to be available for the People
Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Monze Diocese has urged Priests to be readily available to attend to the pastoral needs of those they shepherd.
Bishop in Zambia Decries Subversion of “original intentions” of International Women’s Day
Bishop Patrick Chilekwa Chisanga of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has decried the undermining of the International Women’s Day (IWD) through the fostering of an agenda that hardly augurs well for women as the initiators of the commemoration wanted.
Caritas Calls for “swift” Measures to Protect Zambians from Drought Devastation
Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to put in place “swift and effective” measures to protect the livelihoods of the people of God affected by ongoing drought in the country.
Amid Life’s Challenges, “remain focussed on Christ”: Bishop in Zambia in Lenten Message
Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has called on Christians to nurture a relationship with the person of Jesus Christ and maintain their focus on Him amid “many” life’s challenges.
Zambia’s Catholic Bishops Express Solidarity amid “persisting situation of Cholera”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) are in solidarity with the people of God in the Southern African nation, who are reeling from the effects of the cholera outbreak that has resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Caritas Zambia Calls for “decisive measures” to Combat Cholera, Resurgence of COVID-19
Caritas Zambia is calling on Zambia’s government to put in place “decisive measures” to combat the outbreak of cholera and the “insidious” COVID-19 resurgence ahead of the postponed reopening of schools.
