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Pope Francis Calls for Greater Dialogue and Cooperation Between Christians, Marxists
Pope Francis this week called for cooperation between Christians and Marxists as a way to achieve greater “dialogue” and help in the search for the “common good.”
Pope Francis: Addressing Others’ Wrongs "without rancor" Requires Kindness, Courage
To dialogue with someone who has wronged us is a process that requires “real courage,” Pope Francis said Sunday, reflecting on the theme of “fraternal correction.”
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue
Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about violence in the African Great Lakes region of Central-Eastern Africa and urged parties in conflict to dialogue.
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo’s Kisangani Province Decry Violence, Urge “frank dialogue”
The Catholic Bishops in the Kisangani Ecclesiastical Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have bemoaned heightened insecurity in their respective Episcopal Sees and call on parties in conflict to engage in “frank dialogue”.
New Apostolic Nuncio to Mali Says Country to Realize True Peace “only through dialogue”
The West African nation of Mali can “achieve true peace” and development only if the leadership and citizens embrace dialogue, the newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the country has said.
Catholic Bishops in Mali Appeal for Dialogue amid Sanctions by Regional Economic Bloc
Catholic Bishops in Mali have appealed for dialogue to find solutions acceptable to all citizens of the West African nation amid sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).
Catholic Bishops in CAR Highlight Country’s Challenges, Lament Negative Media Reports
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, highlighted challenges the country is facing and lamented negative media reports, which they say tarnish the reputation of the country and cause “great economic damage”.
Vaccine Access a Matter of Justice: Pope Francis
The pope told new ambassadors that the ongoing pandemic is a reminder that “we are a global community where one person’s problems are the problems of all.”
“Conditions for a credible, sincere dialogue have not been met”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
All the conditions necessary for “a credible and sincere” dialogue in the North-Central African nation of Chad have not been met, Catholic Bishops have said in their collective Christmas message.
Dialogue to Resolve Budget Impasse, Peace Council Officials in Ghana Urge Lawmakers
Officials of the National Peace Council (NPC) in Ghana are calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) in the West African nation to resolve the impasse surrounding the approval of the 2022 budget.
Stop Using COVID-19 to Postpone Dialogue, Church Leaders in Eswatini Tell Government
The Council of Swaziland Churches in Eswatini has asked the government of the Southern African nation to stop using the COVID-19 situation to postpone dialogue that they say will restore peace in the country that is experiencing protracted protests.
Rome-based Lay Catholic Association Facilitating “ceasefire, dialogue” in CAR
The Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has facilitated an agreement to end hostilities and pave the way for dialogue in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Promote a Culture That Prioritizes Human Dignity: Pope Francis
“It is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the center," Pope Francis said.
Christian Leaders “deeply disappointed” by Closure of Places of Worship in South Africa
The leadership of Kwazulu-Natal Christian Council (KZNCC) in South Africa has, in a statement, faulted the South African government for ordering closure of places of worship saying churches have all along been observing strict COVID-19 containment measures in their services.
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Call for Shift from Violence Mindset to Dialogue
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have expressed concern over the growing tendency of South Africans to resort to violence whenever they need any social, political or economic issue addressed by those in leadership.
Catholic Peace Organization Calls for Dialogue to End Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis
Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), is appealing to the Cameroonian government to try dialogue with other parties involved in the ongoing civil crisis in Anglophone regions of Cameroon, saying that the military method that the government has been insisting upon has failed.
After Parish in Malawi Asked to Vacate “Muslim territory”, Church Leaders Urge Dialogue
Catholic Church leaders in Malawi are urging dialogue after St. Louis IX the King Mpiri Parish of Mangochi Diocese received an ultimatum to vacate what was described as “Muslim territory”, the Secretary General of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has told ACI Africa.
“Foster dialogue, stop spiral of violence”: Bishops in Senegal’s Dakar Metropolitan
The ongoing violence in Senegal that started last week is a cause for concern for Catholic Bishops in the Ecclesiastical Province of Dakar who are calling on parties in conflict to “foster dialogue” and end the skirmishes.
To Resolve Anglophone Crisis, “stand by truth, embrace dialogue”: Cameroonian Bishop
The warring parties involved in the protracted crisis in the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon need to stand by the truth and give dialogue a chance for a lasting solution to the conflict, a Bishop serving in the region has told ACI Africa.
Bishops in CAR Appeal for “sincere, fraternal, constructive dialogue” amid Election Crisis
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a message addressed to the people of God in the country, appealed for a “sincere and frank, fraternal and constructive dialogue” in resolving the current crisis following the December 27 general elections.
