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Nigerian Archbishop Urges Calm amid Hardships, Calls on People to Shun Violence
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has discouraged “criminal or violent actions”, noting that there are better ways for the suffering millions in the West African country to express their frustrations.
On SECAM Day, Catholic Bishops in Africa Appeal for “inclusive culture, rooted in Christ”
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) that brings together Catholic Bishops in Africa have “passionately” appealed to the people of God on the continent to avoid divisions, striving to embrace an inclusive culture that is rooted in Christ.
Situation in South Africa Similar to “Israelite’s time in the desert”: Catholic Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in South Africa has favorably compared the situation in the country amid violent protests and COVID-19 pandemic with the experience of the people of Israel in the wilderness.
South Sudan’s Interfaith Council Concerned about Rising Violence, Says Cause for Distress
Faith groups in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have expressed concerns over the escalating violence in the region, a situation they say is causing a lot of distress among the people and called for an end to suffering.
“Refrain from acts of violence, hate speech”: Catholic Bishops in Zambia Urge Politicians
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have cautioned political actors against inciting members of the public to violence before, during and after general elections scheduled to take place on August 12.
If South Africa’s Violence “masterminded”, It is for “own self-preservation”: Archbishop
If the recent violent protests and attacks in South Africa were masterminded, the motivation was driven by selfishness and efforts toward “self-preservation”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has 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 Entity in South Africa Decries Destruction of Schools amid Violent Protests
The destruction of over 30 schools in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province amid ongoing protests is an issue of concern to the Catholic Institute of Education (CIE), whose leadership has called on the communities to protect learning institutions for the sake of the children.
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 Bishop in Eswatini Calls for Prayers to Break Ongoing “cycle of violence”
The Bishop for Eswatini’s Catholic Diocese of Manzini, José Luis Ponce de León, has called on the people of God in the Southern African country to pray for the gift of wisdom and courage to break the ongoing wave of violence and protests.
Bishops in Central African Republic Decry Insecurity, Appeal for "commitment to peace"
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a collective statement, expressed concerns about violence in the country and called upon all parties in conflict and citizens to be committed to peace.
Four Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Want Addressed for National Cohesion
Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, at the end of their plenary assembly, highlighted four challenges the people of God in the Central African nation are facing, which they want addressed for the achievement of national cohesion and development.
“Build a world of peace devoid of violence, corruption”: Archbishop in Cameroon to Youth
The Archbishop of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese has called upon young people in the Central African nation to cultivate peace in their respective communities, and cautioned them against engaging in violence and corruption.
“Stop killings, convoke a Ceasefire Meeting”: Nigerian Archbishop to Imo State Governor
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese, which covers Imo State, has expressed concerns about killings of innocent citizens by “known and unknown gunmen” and called on the Governor of the Nigerian State to “convoke a Ceasefire Meeting.”
“We are in a state of utter misery”: Catholic Bishop on Human Right Violations in DR Congo
The Bishop of Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Butembo-Beni Diocese has denounced terror attacks and far-reaching human rights violations that seem to target Christians in the East of the country, a region covered by his episcopal see.
Recent Violence in Niger “a blow to the heart of fragile Church”: Missionary Cleric
Last week’s attack on a village in the Tillaberi region within Niger’s Archdiocese of Niamey that led to the fleeing of Christians from the region is a blow to a local church that is considered “fragile”, a Missionary Cleric ministering in the affected areas has said.
‘This thing’s going to blow up on us’: The Religious Extremism Fueling Violence in Nigeria
Escalating bloodshed in Nigeria is fueled in part by religious extremism – and the United States must recognize this in order to achieve peace, says the former U.S. religious freedom ambassador.
Youth in Nigeria Cautioned against Sharing Social Media Content to Stir up Violence
Young people in Nigeria have been urged to use social media for the development of the country and to desist from engaging such platforms to cause animosity and violence in the West African country.
Bishop-elect in South Sudan Concerned about Growing Inter-Communal Violence, Deaths
The Bishop-elect of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek has expressed concerns over growing inter-communal violence that has left more than twenty young people dead in Lakes State, a region covered by the episcopal see he is expected to administer.
Amid Attacks, Mozambique’s Bishops Express Solidarity with All Yearning for Dignified life
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have expressed their solidarity with all those affected by the violence in the Province of Cabo Delgado within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba and “yearn for a dignified life.”
