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Nigeria’s Government and Christian Leaders Yet to Reach Consensus on Controversial Law
The government of Nigeria and Christian leaders are yet to reach an agreement on the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.
“Church running out of resources” amid COVID-19 Restrictions: Zambian Prelate
A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has highlighted the challenges the local Church is facing amid COVID-19 restrictions saying charity initiatives have been negatively impacted.
To Usher in “Season of Creation” Event in Zambia, Bishops Encourage Hope, Inspiration
At the beginning of the worldwide month-long annual event dubbed Season of Creation during which Christians renew their interaction with God the creator and His creation, Bishops in Zambia have called on the people of God in their country to bring hope and inspiration for a better future through the safeguarding of creation.
Sudanese Prelate Lauds Government Peace Deal with Rebel Group, Urges Complete Integration
The Archbishop of Sudan’s Khartoum Archdiocese has termed the signing of the peace deal between the Sudanese government and a dissident group in Darfur region aimed at integrating the rebel group into the country’s national army as a “step forward” and urged political leaders to make it comprehensive by bringing on board any other parties left out.
One Year since Pope Francis Visited Mozambique, Church Fosters Renewed Social Commitment
The Church in Mozambique is celebrating a week of faith and social commitment to commemorate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s visit to the Southern African country, an official has told ACI Africa.
Nuncio in Zimbabwe on Pope Francis’ Main Engagements amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The representative of the Holy Father in Zimbabwe has highlighted prayer, charity, and call for a just world order as the three main engagements “at the center of Pope Francis’ heart” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planned Activities to Celebrate Annual Month-long “Season of Creation” Event in Africa
As Catholics across the globe plan to join other Christians to be part of the month-long annual event dubbed Season of Creation, an official of the Global Catholic Climate Movement in Africa (GCCM Africa), one of the organizations participating in the event, has outlined some of the planned activities to mark the ecumenical initiative in Africa.
Ugandan Nun’s Orphanage Impacting Thousands of Congolese Refugees amid COVID-19 Lockdown
For months, Sr. Pasqua Binen Anena, a member of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SHS) based in Uganda, watched helplessly as thousands of new arrivals at Pariginya Refugee Settlement roamed around the settlement located in the northern part of the East African country in search for means of survival.
“Reconciliation is more important than elections”: Ivorian Cardinal Tells Politicians
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has, in a statement, expressed his concerns about the election-related violence in the West African country and has called on the parties behind the conflict to look beyond the election event and instead focus on reconciliation of the people of God.
“It will take 45 years for the land to regenerate”:Mauritian Cardinal on Ecological Crisis
The head of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has highlighted the impact of the recent ecological crisis occasioned by an oil spill in the Indian Ocean island nation’s waters, noting that the affected land may take over four decades to regenerate.
Caritas Switzerland Seeking to Improve Livelihoods of Deprived South Sudanese
In a three-year initiative, Caritas Switzerland is seeking to improve the livelihoods of at least 20,000 deprived South Sudanese in a County within the Catholic Diocese of Torit, an official has told ACI Africa.
Newly Ordained Bishop in Kenya Urges “humble service” in Maiden Speech
The newly ordained Bishop of Kenya’s Diocese of Kitui has, in his maiden speech, urged those overseeing various sectors in the East African nation to embrace humility in their line of duty.
Eight Issues of Concern for Bishops in Kenya Who Want “the good of everyone”
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have, in a collective message titled “Conscience: A Path to Life”, outlined eight issues affecting the East African nation, calling on Kenyans to be vigilant and “do what is right for the good of everyone.”
Mozambican Prelate Calls for Adherence to COVID-19 Regulations Ahead of Ordination
Public worship having been allowed to resume in Mozambique, a Catholic Prelate in the Southern African country is calling for adherence to the COVID-19 regulations set by the government during the Diaconate and Priestly ordination set for September.
We Risk Being Called a “Republic of Corruption,” South African Prelate Cautions
A Catholic Prelate in South Africa has bemoaned increasing reports of graft in the country, a situation he says puts one of Africa’s largest economies at a great risk of being referred to as a failed state and a “Republic of Corruption.”
Constitution “be a guide for higher, more noble goals”: Kenyan Prelate at Anniversary
At the Eucharistic celebration organized to mark a decade since the promulgation of Kenya’s Constitution, the Archbishop of Nyeri in the East African country has urged the citizenry to use the Supreme Law of the Land as a guide for establishing a set of “higher and more noble goals.”
Church Financial Scandals “must not be covered up”: Vatican Secretary of State
In an interview Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, spoke about uncovering financial scandal, saying that hiding scandal increases and entrenches it.
Inside Missionaries’ Transport Service Initiative in South Sudan’s Remote Villages
In an array of challenges that Missionaries in South Sudan face, poor transport structures in the East-Central African country is one of the biggest headaches, hindering access to parishes and outstations tucked in the remotest parts of the nine-year-old country.
Majority of Kenyans Opposed to Legalization of Abortion, Homosexuality, Study Shows
A study commissioned by the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) to assess citizens’ perception of abortion has established that majority of people in the East African nation are opposed to attempts to legalize termination of pregnancy.
Need to Rethink Welfare of Teenage Refugees at Ugandan Camp, Cleric Reflects
A missionary Cleric overseeing a refugee camp in Uganda has, in a reflection shared with ACI Africa, highlighted and explained the need to rethink the pastoral care toward teenage refugees who have, oftentimes, “witnessed the atrocities” in their early childhood.
