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Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan “reorganize” Conference to Meet Church Needs
In an effort to realize operational efficiency and provide clarity in Church administration, Bishops and heads of Dioceses in Sudan and South Sudan have reorganized the structures of their common forum and assigned personnel to oversee the various departments of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC).
Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge President, Opposition Leader to “continue, intensify dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have called on the President and one of the opposition leaders in the West African country to “continue and intensify” the recently initiated dialogue and resolve the post-election standoff following the contested October 31 poll.
Kenyan Scholar Urges Credit Bureaus Not to List Struggling Defaulters amid Pandemic
As Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) strive to recover from the devastating effects of COVID-19 lockdown, which has continued to ravage economies around the world, a scholar at a Catholic-founded Kenya-based university has appealed to Credit Reference Bureaus (CRBs) to stop listing defaulters who are struggling to settle their debts.
Bishops in Kenya Fault Government for “leaving health-care workers exposed, vulnerable”
The failure by Kenya’s government to “consistently” support the healthcare system despite availability of funds is a concern for Catholic Bishops in the East African nation who fault the country’s leadership for “leaving health-care workers exposed and vulnerable.”
Catholic Journalists in Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese Find Safety after Days of Bush Life
Nine Catholic radio journalists in the Province of Cabo Delgado within Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese who were forced to flee to the bush after insurgents raided their radio station have found safety, the leadership of the National Community Radio Forum (FORCOM) has announced.
Make Child Safeguarding in Ghana a Priority, Church-based Entity Tells Government
A nation-wide coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ghana spearheaded by a church-based humanitarian institution has called on the Government of the West African nation to make the safeguarding of child rights a priority in 2021 and beyond ahead of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the convention of the rights of the child to be marked Friday, November 20.
Bishops in West Africa Concerned about Tragedy of “illegal immigration,” Call for Action
Catholic Bishops of the four-nation Conference in West Africa have, in a collective statement issued at the end of their Annual Ordinary session, expressed concerns about “illegal immigration” involving the youth, calling on their respective governments to provide concrete solutions to the challenges young people face.
On World Toilet Day, Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone Constructs Slum’s Only Five Toilets
For a long time in Sierra Leone, residents of Culvert Slum Community outside the county’s capital Freetown lived without toilets and practiced open defecation, adding to the dirt that the slum was already covered in.
Completion of Nigerian Cathedral “not one person’s achievement”: Bishop at Dedication
The construction of St. Theresa’s Cathedral of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka is a fruit of collective efforts and contributions from various individuals, the Local Ordinary the Diocese said Thursday, November 19 during the dedication Mass of the 5500-seater Cathedral that took 29 years to complete.
Code of Canon Law Translated to Kiswahili after Seven Years of Work in Tanzania
The Code of Canon Law is now available in Kiswahili language following seven years of “difficult” work undertaken by a team of translators under the auspices of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), a Cleric involved in the initiative has announced.
Jesuits’ Scholarship to Enable Vulnerable Refugees in Kenya Access University Education
A scholarship opportunity by the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), aims at providing vulnerable refugees living in Kenya access to university education, the leadership of the agency has said.
COP26: Jesuit Superiors in Africa and Europe Concerned about Delay of Climate Talks
The leaders of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar as well as those in Europe have written to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressing their concern over the postponement of talks on climate change, which were originally scheduled to be held in Glasgow this year from November 9-19.
Uganda’s Religious Leaders Condemn “brutal arrest of political candidates”
Religious leaders in Uganda have expressed concerns about the latest violent activities in the country, condemning the arrest of two presidential candidates.
I’m Responding “to Holy Father’s request; I ask for prayers”: South Sudanese Bishop-Elect
The Bishop-elect for South Sudan’s Wau Diocese has welcomed his appointment, describing it as a positive response to the “Holy Father’s request.”
Plans Underway for Dedication of Nigerian Cathedral after 29 Years of Construction
After close to three decades of construction, plans are underway for the dedication of St. Theresa Cathedral of Nigeria’s Nsukka Diocese.
Bishops in Mozambique Express “fraternal closeness” With Violence-stricken Citizens
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in the Province of Cabo Delgado, within the Catholic Diocese of Pemba who are experiencing violent attacks from jihadists.
Italy-based Congolese Cleric Appointed Bishop of DR Congo’s Kindu Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. François Abeli Muhoya Mutchapa, who has been ministering at the Parishes of St. Maria and St. Mauro of Italy’s Tivoli Diocese, as the new Bishop of Kindu Diocese located in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
On World Toilet Day, Salesians Review Sanitation Projects in Africa
On the occasion of the World Toilet Day to be marked Thursday, November 19, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has reviewed its sanitation initiatives around the globe, including Africa.
New Book Highlights St. John Paul II’s Influence Amid Cold War
A new book on St. John Paul II examines the relationship of the Polish pope with Central and Eastern European countries during the Cold War.
Eleven Africa-based Catholic Institutions Commit to Get Rid of Fossil Fuels
Eleven Africa-based Catholic institutions are among 47 global faith entities whose leadership made a joint announcement Monday, November 16 committing to divest from fossil fuels.
