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“Cultivate spirit of listening” to Deliver Balanced Stories: Zambian Bishop to Journalists
A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has called on journalists to nurture the art of listening if they are to deliver stories to their respective audiences.
Listening “the most precious, life-giving gift we can offer each other”: Bishop in Malawi
A Catholic Bishop in Malawi has emphasized the value of listening describing the practice as “the most precious and life-giving gift”.
Priest in Nigeria Proposes “cartoon language” for Catechism Classes to Boost Understanding
A Catholic Priest in Nigeria has proposed the introduction of Catechism classes in cartoon form in order to enhance understanding among children in the West African nation.
Catholic Youth in South Sudan Urged to Offer Alternative Voices to Foster Positive Change
There is need for Catholic youth in South Sudan to offer alternative voices amid far-reaching conflicts characterized by “hatred and greediness”, a youth leader in the country’s only Metropolitan See has said.
Do Not Elect Political Candidates with Pro-abortion Tendencies: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged the people of God in the East African country to evaluate political candidates seeking to be elected in the August 9 general elections so that they can vote in pro-life leaders.
Ecumenical Visit Focus of Retreat for Members of Christian Women Entity in South Sudan
Christian Women in South Sudan who are members of the Sudan Council of Churches National Women Coordination desk (SSCC) are taking part in a three-day spiritual retreat with a focus on the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation.
Catholic Priest in South Africa Calls for “tight networking” to End Human Trafficking
There is need for “tight networking” that involves the sharing of information among stakeholders to bring an end to human trafficking, the Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
Today’s “world of expertise” Needs Invocation of Holy Spirit: Catholic Priest in Namibia
There is need to involve the Holy Spirit in every decision in today’s “world of expertise” in order to avoid making unnecessary mistakes, a Catholic Priest in Namibia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Windhoek has said.
Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water at Catholic Parish in Equatorial Guinea
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to hundreds in a Salesian Parish in the town of Beayop in Equatorial Guinea’s Ebebeyín Diocese.
Jesuit Entity in Africa Urges States to “halt use of crop-based feedstocks in biofuels”
Officials of the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA), a department of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM), are calling on governments across the world to stop using crop-based feedstocks in biofuels as millions face starvation globally amid increased food prices.
Embrace “unity of purpose, vision” to Grow Together as Local Church: Bishop in Zambia
The Bishop of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has called upon the people of God in his Episcopal See to unite with a purpose and vision that seeks to build and develop the local church for the common good of all.
Kenya “facing stormy weather, exchange of ungodly words” in Election Campaigns: Archbishop
Kenya is experiencing a “stormy weather” amid intensifying political campaigns ahead of August 9 general elections with politicians exchanging “ungodly words”, a Catholic Archbishop in the East African country has said, and called on political leaders to sacrifice their ego for peace.
Bishops' Commission in Malawi Calls for Joint Effort “in caring for our mother earth”
Officials of the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) have called for collaboration in the efforts aimed at conserving the environment in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Nun Calls for “more awareness to prevent abuse at any level” in Southern Africa
There is need for “more awareness” about the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults in Southern Africa, a Catholic Nun has said.
Christian Human Rights Foundation Decries Move to Demolish Church Properties in Sudan
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has condemned the approval by a Sudanese court to demolish properties belonging to a church in Omdurman, Sudan’s second city, noting that the move thwarts efforts to promote religious freedom in the country.
Southeastern Nigeria Facing “worst genocide world has ever seen”, Catholic Charity Warns
Several indications have emerged that Nigeria is experiencing a genocide especially in the country’s Southeastern region where Fulani herdsmen are hacking Christians to death on a daily basis.
Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Calls for Prayers, Unity in Preparation for Papal Visit
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on the people of God in his Episcopal See to intensify prayers and remain united as the Central African nation prepares for the pastoral visit of Pope Francis.
Residence of Catholic Priests in Nigeria’s Sokoto Diocese Attacked, Two Priests Abducted
Two Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese have been abducted after gunmen attacked their residence during the early hours of Wednesday, May 25.
Catholic Bishops’ Conference Secretariat in South Sudan Looted in Nighttime Robbery
The Secretariat of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) was looted in a nighttime robbery, the Secretary General of the Conference confirmed the incident in a Wednesday, May 25 press conference.
Catholic Bishop in Senegal Concerned about Upsurge in Violence, Calls for Moral Education
The Catholic Bishop of Kaolack Diocese in Senegal has expressed concern about the rise in cases of violence in the West African nation and emphasized the need for moral education in families.
