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“Football is not more important than human dignity”: Cameroonian Catholic Priest in Chad
A Cameroonian Catholic Priest ministering in Chad has called for a stadium boycott of the African Cup of Nation (Afcon), faulting his native country that is hosting the continental football tournament for not paying keen attention to human dignity.
Christian, Muslim Leaders in Mozambique Commit to Fight Extremism in New Declaration
Religious leaders who met in Mozambique’s city of Pemba have distanced themselves from extremists who kill in the name of religion in the country’s Cabo Delgado Province and vowed to unite in the fight against radicalism and violence in the embattled region.
Maintain Vigilance Till COVID-19 No Longer Threatens Life: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called up on the people of God in the country to continue observing all health protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19 amid reports of a decline in the number of new cases.
Catholic Entity in Guinea Bissau Promoting Education Through Trainings on Record Keeping
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S., is imparting record keeping skills to school administrators and officers of other institutions in Guinea Bissau.
Human Rights Entity in Guinea-Bissau Denounces Threats against Catholic Priest
The leadership of the Guinean Human Rights League (LGDH) has, in a statement, denounced reported threats against a Catholic Priest for allegedly criticizing the country's President, Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
“Together for a New Africa” Pioneer Group Graduate at a Colorful Ceremony
The first group of participants in Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University Institute and other young leaders across Africa, have graduated after completing a three-year leadership course.
Catholic Nun in South Sudan Narrates Challenges Encountered in Efforts to Restore Peace
Embracing dialogue for peaceful coexistence in South Sudan is posing a challenge especially for those who have experienced direct effects of civil war, a Catholic Missionary Nun serving in the East-Central African nation has said.
Nigerian Bishop Who Criticized Government over Christian Persecution Summoned: Report
A prominent Nigerian bishop has reportedly been ordered in for questioning by a state security agency, after the prelate criticized Nigeria’s government for complicity in the face of kidnappings and other persecution of the country’s Christians.
Faith Leaders in Africa Seek to Educate Migrants on How to Identify Human Traffickers
Representatives of various Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in Africa have sought to educate African migrants on ways they can identify their potential traffickers.
“Maintain hope in God even in times of doubt, uncertainty,”: Gambian Bishop Urges Faithful
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul in Gambia has, in his New Year 2022 Message, encouraged the people of God under his pastoral care to put their trust in God “even in times of doubt and uncertainty” including COVID-19 challenges.
Christian Leaders in Cape Verde Concerned about Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Drug Abuse
Christian leaders in the Island nation of Cape Verde have expressed concern about the increase in reported cases of COVID-19 and those of drug abuse in the country.
Ethiopia’s Cardinal Urges Citizens to “avoid pride, hatred that break the chain of peace”
There is need for the people of God in Ethiopia to shun pride, anger and hatred that obstruct peace in the Horn of Africa nation, the Cardinal in country has said in his message ahead of Christmas Day marked on Friday, January 7.
“School children abductions must be stopped from happening”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have called on the country’s government to ensure there is an end to cases of the abduction of school-going children in the West African nation this year.
Closely Monitor, Record Rights Violations in Sudan: Christian Entity to UN, AU, Others
International and regional bodies including the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) need to closely monitor the events in Sudan and record cases of violence against protestors since the October 2021 military coup in view of investigating and prosecuting perpetrators, the leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) have said.
Reignite “spirit of Ubuntu” in Conserving Environment, Catholic Facilitator at Training
The popular and emotive African philosophy of Ubuntu goes beyond how a person relates with other human beings, participants in Together for a New Africa (T4NA), a network of former students of Italy-based Sophia University and other young leaders across Africa, have been told.
Superior of Spiritans in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea Appointed Apostolic Vicar in Gabon
Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans - CSSp) in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea as the Apostolic Vicar for the Apostolic Vicariate of Makokou in Gabon.
Christian Entity Concerned about Court Ruling to Deny Burial Rights in Egypt
The leadership of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has expressed concern about an Egyptian court’s ruling permitting local authorities in the country to deny cemetery land to members of religions that are not recognized in the Northeastern African nation.
How Colombian Catholic Nun Touched Hearts of Her Kidnappers in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez, the Colombian Catholic Nun who was released in October last year in Mali after spending close to five years in captivity has recalled the testimony she gave about her faith that touched the hearts of her kidnappers.
Explore New, Better Ways of Dealing with Insecurity: Nigerian Archbishop to Government
There is need for the government of Nigeria to explore new and better ways of addressing insecurity challenges and other issues that the West African country is battling with, the Archbishop of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Lagos has said.
Congolese Cardinal Urges Pastoral Agents to “support those in precarious situations”
The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged pastoral agents under his jurisdiction to do more to support their fellow brothers and sisters in difficult situations.
