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Ghanaian Archbishop Urges Revival of Homes as “truly domestic churches”
A Ghanaian Archbishop has encouraged the making of homes “truly domestic churches” amid COVID-19 restrictions that have made staying at home “very difficult for many.”
Online Videos Featuring Students “a sad illustration of the moral crisis”: Bishops in Togo
Catholic Church leaders in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed their concerns about the state of morality in their country, questioning the role of teachers and parents in the upbringing of children in the West African nation.
Kenyan Diocese Postpones Episcopal Ordination of New Bishop, Eyes 1,000 Attendees
The episcopal ordination of the recently appointed Bishop of Kenya’s Kitui Diocese has been postponed from August 8 following new regulations that limit Church gatherings to 100 participants with a hope that the event, expected to be celebrated on a much later date, will attract up to 1,000 people.
How Salesian Missionaries are Protecting Youths in West Africa from Human Trafficking
On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons marked July 30, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has joined other humanitarian organizations in reviewing initiatives toward curbing human trafficking around the world, including countries in West Africa.
More Gains for the Church in Ghana as Archdiocese Plans Public Pilgrimage
With relaxed restrictions on public worship in Ghana and a further extension of the duration of worship in the West African country, Church activities in the country seem to be getting back to normal with the latest announcement of a pilgrimage that will take place in the Archdiocese of Kumasi mid next month.
Journalists Told to Support Indigenous Farming Methods at a Caritas Zambia Training
Journalists drawn from various parts of Zambia completed a media training organized by Caritas Zambia, the humanitarian and development arm of Catholic Bishops in Zambia.
Church Leaders in South Africa “disgusted by revelations of looting of COVID-19 funds”
Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their displeasure over the “revelations of” looting of funds meant for fighting against COVID-19 in the country saying the acts are typical of “vultures and hyenas over dead bodies.”
South Sudanese Bishop Calls for Awakening, Focus on Priorities on Martyrs’ Day July 30
As South Sudan marks the Martyrs, Heroes and Heroines Day on July 30, commemorating those who died during the liberation of the country, a Bishop in the East-Central African country has urged the people of God in the country to make wise choices amid their “too many pursuits” in life, hinting on the life experiences of Biblical personalities who lived purposeful lives.
Catholic Charity Among Agencies Partnering with Ireland to Fight COVID-19 in Sierra Leone
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire, is among Ireland’s “three largest humanitarian agencies” that have come together to address COVID-19 challenges in Sierra Leone.
Ethiopian Cardinal Highlights COVID-19 “harmful side effects,” Church’s Intervention
The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia, Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel, has highlighted the “harmful side effects” of COVID-19 in the East African country including the loss of a Catholic Bishop and increased cases of gender-based violence (GBV).
“Our faith has been strengthened” amid COVID-19 Restrictions: Senegalese Prelate
An Archbishop in Senegal has, in an interview on the challenges facing the local Church amid COVID-19 restrictions, said that the faith of the people of God in the West African nation “has been strengthened” through family prayer.
“Ceasefire still holds (despite) outbreaks of tribal conflict in Darfur”: Sudanese Bishop
The peace deal signed close to ten months ago between the government of Sudan and the rebel coalition of fighters that saw the two parties agree to a cessation of hostilities on all war fronts seems to be holding the country together despite some cases of tribal conflicts in the region of Darfur, a Bishop in the two-diocese nation has reported.
Newly Founded Radio in Malawi’s Blantyre Archdiocese “to focus on the pastoral challenges”
Kuwala FM, the Catholic Radio established last week in Malawi’s Archdiocese of Blantyre, is expected to serve as an instrument of evangelization with a particular “focus on the pastoral challenges” when it will go on air, the Communication Coordinator of the Archdiocese has told ACI Africa in an interview.
CRS in South Sudan to Deploy Medical Students to Support Patients’ Home-based Care
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in South Sudan has embarked on an initiative that will see undergraduate medical students provide home-based care for patients who exhibit flu-like symptoms in a bid to relieve strain on medical facilities in the East-Central African country.
Ghana’s President Extends Public Worship Duration to Two Hours
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the duration of public worship from one hour to two hours effective August 1, in response to a petition that was made by religious leaders in the west African country.
In South Africa “people have lowered their guard”: Missionary Cleric on COVID-19 Measures
A missionary Priest ministering in South Africa has said that majority of people in the country are not taking COVID-19 precautionary measures seriously despite high infection rates and cautioned that the laxity could lead to more stringent government-sanctioned restrictions.
Bishops in Congo Brazzaville Decry Decline in Education Standards, Call for Reform
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have decried the decline in education standards in the Central African nation, which they say, trains “people who are not qualified,” and called on the government to invest in reforming the sector.
SECAM Leadership Defers Annual Collection amid COVID-19 Challenges
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has announced that the usual annual collection of funds to support the symposium activities on the continent will not happen this year due to COVID-19 challenges.
Prelate in Sierra Leone Condemns Unrest that Killed Five, Urges Focus on COVID-19 Fight
The Apostolic Administrator of Makeni Diocese in Sierra Leone, Bishop Natale Paganelli, has condemned a recent attack in a town in the west African country that left at least five people dead and several others injured.
Pastors in South Africa Risk Prosecution for COVID-19 Non-Compliant Funerals
Gatherings for the last rites in South Africa have been identified as “a major source of mass infection” of the coronavirus with the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) cautioning that leaders of various Christian denominations who flout COVID-19 measures risk facing prosecution.
