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Show the World Who You “really are”, Nuncio to Kenyans, Calls for Peaceful Elections
Attention is shifting to Kenya as the East African nation heads to the general elections slated for August 9, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said, and called on Kenyans to show the world that they are a peace-loving country.
Archbishop in Malawi Cautions against “Catholic” Social Media Engaging in Malpractice
The Local Ordinary of Lilongwe Archdiocese in Malawi has cautioned against “mushrooming” social media platforms that bear the name “Catholic” and are used for malpractices, including defamatory posts and unorthodox soliciting of funds.
Northern Mozambique Renewed Attacks Causing “massive displacement”: Catholic Peace Entity
The leadership of the peace entity of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said that renewed attacks in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province is causing “massive displacement” of populations.
Catechists in South Sudanese Diocese Urged to “continue serving people” amid Challenges
Catechists in South Sudan’s Yei Catholic Diocese have been called upon “to continue serving the people of God” amid challenges in their respective lives.
Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Cautions against Using “God-given talents to oppress people”
The graces we have received from God, including talents are to be used to foster the growth of each other, not for oppression, a Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has said.
Security Situation in Nigeria “getting out of hand, nobody is safe”: Cardinal
Nigeria is facing unprecedented security crisis and the situation “is getting out of hand”, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said, and regretted the fact that “nobody is safe” in the West African nation.
Rise in Crime in South Africa Impeding Service to Refugee Women, Children: Catholic Nun
The rise in levels of crime in South Africa is impeding the efforts of a Catholic entity in the Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg to reach out to refugee women and children, a Catholic Nun has said.
Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Challenges Catholic Bishops to Go Out “where the people are”
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has challenged Catholic Bishops not to limit themselves to “big celebrations”, but “to go where people are” and to bring those lost in sin back to the community of God.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Urge Church Institutions to Embrace Culture of Forgiveness
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) are calling for prayers for the healing of the people who have undergone suffering in the embattled parts of the country, and are urging Church institutions in the Horn of Africa nation to teach repentance and forgiveness.
Bishop in Kenya Calls for Increased Presence of Security Officers in Parts of His Diocese
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has called upon the government of the East African country to increase the presence of security officers in parts of his Episcopal See that are witnessing insecurity.
Nigerians Hoping for “a compassionate new president” to End Religious Intolerance: Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria has expressed optimism that Nigerians will get a president who has the needs of the people at heart in the country’s general elections.
Prepare Supporters for “any result”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya to Political Candidates
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged political candidates in the East African to prepare their respective supporters to accept the outcome of the poll scheduled for August 9.
Christian Entity Urges Egypt to Enact “policies to counter sectarianism, hate speech”
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on the government of Egypt to ratify policies that counter sectarianism and hate speech in the country.
SECAM Plenary Assembly Ends with Appeal to Political Stakeholders to End Insecurity
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)) have, in their communiqué at the end of their 19th Plenary Assembly, appealed to “social and political stakeholders and decision-makers … to do their utmost” to end insecurity on the African continent.
New SECAM Leadership Reaches Out to Regional Conferences for Support to Realize Mission
The newly elected officials of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have called upon members of the eight regional associations to support them realize the mission the continental symposium.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Urged to Foster Human Dignity to Achieve “lasting security”
Sustainable and lasting security across the globe including Africa can be achieved when human dignity is both valued and protected, a Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization has told delegates of the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Archdiocese in Burkina Faso Soliciting Funds to Repay Bank Loan after Cathedral Renovation
The Archdiocese of Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso is soliciting funds internally and externally to repay a 10-year bank loan that the Archdiocese got to renovate Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral.
Ghanaian Cardinal-designate to Head Symposium of Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar
The Ghanaian Cardinal-designate, Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr, has been elected President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Catholic Bishops in Africa Urged to Be “more engaged in speaking out for right policies”
There is need for Catholic Bishops in Africa to advocate for “right policies” that facilitate equitable distribution of resources in their respective countries, a UN Senior Mediation Adviser has told delegates of the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
Catholic Laity in Senegal Urge Politicians to “act in accordance with rules of democracy”
Catholic Laity in Senegal are, through the leadership of the country’s National Laity Council (CNL), calling upon politicians in the West African nation, to adhere to “the rules of democracy” ahead of elections for members of parliament.
