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Catholic Priest Bemoans Health Official’s “public dehumanization” of Zimbabwean Patient
The Priest at the helm of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has criticized the Limpopo Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Health for her putting off a patient from Zimbabwe who was scheduled for a surgery at a South African hospital.
Somalia on the Verge of “a major humanitarian catastrophe”: Leadership of Catholic Entity
Somalia is on the verge of “a major humanitarian catastrophe”, the leadership of the overseas development agency of Ireland, Trόcaire, has said, and called for immediate action to save lives.
Laws Legalizing Abortion, Same Sex Tantamount to “legitimizing sins”: Bishop in Malawi
Having in place laws that make abortion, same sex marriages, and polygamy legal is tantamount to “legitimizing sins”, the Catholic Bishop of Mangochi Diocese in Malawi has said.
Bishops from Across the Commonwealth of Nations Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Catholic officials from Commonwealth countries around the world have expressed their sorrow and offered their prayers in response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
On International Literacy Day, Salesians Highlight Programs for Vulnerable Youth in Zambia
On the occasion of the International Literacy Day marked September 8, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have highlighted their education programs seeking to empower vulnerable youth in Zambia.
Winners of “Communicating Africa” Storytelling Contest to Be Announced in Rome
Content creators who participated in the widely publicized contest “Communicating Africa” that sought to create visibility for the continent will be announced on September 30, Harambee Africa Interactional (HAI), a Rome-based development agency that opened up the competition, has said.
After End of South Sudan’s Transitional Period, Church Leaders Urge Commitment to Peace
Members of the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have, in a collective statement, urged the parties to the September 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to commit to ensuring peace following the end of the transitional period.
Denounce “crimes against women, children” in Families, Archbishop Urges South Africans
There is need to denounce and expose persons behind violence in families, including “crimes against women and children,” the Catholic Archbishop of South Africa’s Johannesburg Archdiocese has said.
Zambian Government “must not become complacent” Post IMF Loan: Jesuit Scholars
Members of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on the Southern African nation’s government not to relax efforts in turning around the economy when they receive International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved loan.
Culture, Lethargy among “barriers” to Environmental Protection Course: Mauritian Cardinal
The lack of energy and enthusiasm, culture and lifestyle are among the “barriers” to environmental conservation, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said.
Bishops in Southern Africa Condole with Mozambican Church Following Murder of Comboni Nun
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have condoled with the people of God in Mozambique and the Church leadership following the killing of a member of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS).
Kenya’s Christian Professionals Laud Politicians for “maturity, calmness” During Elections
Christian Professionals in Kenya have expressed gratitude to all political actors in the just concluded general elections in the country, acknowledging with appreciation their manifestation of “maturity and calmness”.
Catholic Bishop’s Commitment to Build Cathedral in Zambia Bears Fruit after His Death
On September 3, the new Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Monze in Zambia was opened, bringing to life the dream that was dear to Bishop Moses Hamungole who succumbed to COVID-19 complications in January last year aged 53.
Annual Anniversary of Late South Sudanese Bishop to Focus on “peace, reconciliation”
The annual anniversary in memory of the late Bishop Joseph Abangite Gasi, Bishop Gasi Day, will focus on peace and reconciliation in South Sudan, a member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) where the late Bishop served has said.
Christian Body among Entities Decrying “misreporting” of Protests by Eritreans in London
The Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and the Human Rights Concern Eritrea (HRCE) have expressed concern about the “misreporting” of the protests, which asylum seekers and refugees from Eritrea participated in outside the Eritrean Embassy in London, the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 4.
Focus Attention on Holding Elected Leaders to Account: Faith Leaders in Kenya to Citizens
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to shift their attention from the general elections to holding elected leaders to account as the electioneering period has ended.
Nuncio Expelled from Nicaragua Appointed Papal Representative to Four African Nations
Archbishop Waldemar Stanisław Sommertag who was expelled from Nicaragua amid harassment of Church personnel by the government of the Central American nation has been appointed the representative of the Holy Father in Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritania.
Report True, Fair News “no matter who is touched”: Nigerian Bishop to Catholic Journalists
Catholic journalists need to report “actual events” keen on the truth and fairness “no matter who is touched”, the Bishop of Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese has said, and cautioned against sidelining “the poor, those in the rural areas, those who have no voice of their own”.
Kenya’s First Cardinal Headed to Sainthood Hailed as “a great gift to the Church”
Kenya’s first Cardinal, the Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, who is being considered for Sainthood, has been hailed as “a great gift to the Church” in the East African country and the world.
Vote for Leaders Keen to “heal, unite, prosper” Suffering Nigerians: Catholic Archbishop
Eligible voters in Nigeria’s 2023 elections need to consider voting for political leaders keen to bring about healing, unity, and prosperity among Nigerians “suffering poverty and insecurity”, a Catholic Archbishop in the country has said.
