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Insecurity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State Growing “beyond our imagination”: Christian Leaders
The heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State is a cause for concern for members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the region who are saying the security crisis has gone “beyond our imagination.”
Bill to Regulate Christian Preaching in Nigeria “injurious” to Church: Christian Leaders
The proposed bill seeking to regulate preaching of Christianity in Nigeria’s Kaduna State is “injurious to the Church” and a deliberate attack on Christians in Nigeria, Christian leaders in the West African nation have said.
Catholic Charity Raises Alarm Over Resurgent Christian Persecution in Burkina Faso
Christians who fled their homes in Burkina Faso have recounted how they lived in fear each day when they learnt that their lives were in danger owing to their religion.
Corporations Trampling on People’s Rights, Destroying Environment: Catholic Charity
As world powers prepare to conclude the landmark COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has decried the role of powerful corporations in contributing to the climate crisis and environmental degradation.
Catholic Bishops Call for Harmonized, Collaborative Efforts to End Arson in Kenyan Schools
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called for collective and coordinated disciplinary measures that include counselling to address the “worrying” wave of student unrests that have led to the burning of property in at least 35 schools across Kenya.
Synod Process Seeks Religious Diversity, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Says
Embracing religious diversity as the people of God is one way of journeying together through the ongoing Synodal process, the Auxiliary Bishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese has said.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Recent Attacks on Church Institutions
The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has condemned the recent attacks on Church institutions in his Episcopal See, which resulted in the killing of a Catechist and the looting of property.
Malawi’s Media Practitioners Cautioned against “unpleasant behavior” ahead of Installation
Members of the Press in Malawi planning to cover the upcoming installation of the new Archbishop for Lilongwe Archdiocese, George Desmond Tambala, have been asked to maintain good conduct especially during the Liturgical celebration.
Catholic Activists Want South Sudanese Lawmaker Recalled for Championing Sexual Bill
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, is calling on the President and Speaker of South Sudan to recall a lawmaker who is representing the country at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) from his post because of promoting laws that legalize abortion and the sexualization of children in Eastern Africa.
Man Behind Murder of Kenyan Catholic Priest Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
A Kenyan court has sentenced the man who confessed to have killed a Catholic Priest in the East African country to 30 years in prison.
Women Religious in Zambia Urged to Nurture Synodal Conversations among Members
Women Religious under the auspices of the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS) have been urged to encourage members to be vocal on faith matters.
Caritas Not an NGO, Emaswati Priest Says, Appeals for Support of Charity Initiatives
The Caritas entity of the Catholic Church is not a Non-Governmental Organization that exists as a separate entity from the Church, a Catholic Priest from Eswatini has said in his appeal to the people of God in the entire Southern African region to support activities undertaken by the charity arm of the Church.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Say Sexual Bill Risks Creating “amorphous field of rights”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called on legislators at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to withdraw the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Bill 2017 from the floor of the house noting that the proposed legislation is an attempt to give rise to unclear rights on sexual issues.
Salesians Appeal for Prayers for Safe Release of Members Arrested in Addis Ababa Raid
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) are appealing for prayers to secure the safe release of their confreres who were arrested when government forces in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, raided two of their premises.
Cardinal in South Africa Calls for Fraternal Cooperation among Regional Caritas Entities
There is need for officials of the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church within the jurisdiction of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster brotherly collaboration amongst themselves, the President of Caritas South Africa has said.
Catholic Peace Commission in Malawi Calls for Empowerment of Persons Living with Albinism
Members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Malawi have called on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country to incorporate persons with albinism (PAWs) in economic projects to help them live fulfilling lives.
Nigeria’s Religious Leaders Blame Church Attack on Move to Shut Communication Services
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has blamed the reported killing and kidnappings in a church in Kaduna State on the government’s closure of telecommunication services in some parts of the Nigerian State.
Caritas Office in Sierra Leone Sets Up Emergency Support for Tanker Explosion Victims
Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone is supplying medical equipment and food to victims of the November 5 tank explosion that has reportedly killed 115 people in the country’s capital city.
After Building Collapses, Prelate Calls for Monitoring of Nigeria’s Construction Industry
Following the collapse of a 21-storey building that reportedly killed at least 44 people in Lagos city, a Catholic Archbishop has called for the close monitoring of those involved in Nigeria’s construction industry in view of ending unprofessionalism, including the use of inferior materials.
Catholic Church in Ghana Suffers Losses in Education, Health Projects owing to COVID-19
The Catholic Church in Ghana has not been spared by the COVID-19 pandemic that has threatened to sink the country’s health and education sectors.
