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Church Leaders in South Sudan Appeal for Release of Abducted Women and Children
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, church leaders in South Sudan have denounced conflict-related violence in the Eastern Africa country and appealed to those responsible for such violence to return abducted women and children used as sex slaves “to their respective communities.”
“Underage single mothers” Beneficiaries of Salesian-Sponsored Shelter in Angola
The newly-established shelter in Angola’s capital, Luanda will be instrumental in supporting underage single mothers in the Southern Africa nation, the leadership of the Religious Institute of Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has announced in a report seen by ACI Africa.
Suspension of “planned reopening of churches” in Nigeria’s Lagos State Disappoints Prelate
The decision by the leadership of Nigeria’s State of Lagos to put on hold the reopening of places of worship “till further notice” has disappointed the Catholic Archbishop in the country’s largest city who says that precautionary measures had already been put in place and that worshipers would be safer in “Church premises than in other public places such as markets and motor parks.”
Convent in South Africa Turned into COVID-19 Quarantine Facility as Fifth Nun Dies
The convent of the Congregation of the Precious Blood Sisters in South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Umtata has been turned into a COVID-19 quarantine facility after a fifth member of the congregation succumbed to the new coronavirus.
Church in Uganda Preparing for First Ever Virtual Installation of Archbishop
Arrangements are underway in Uganda for installation of Archbishop Lambert Bainomugisha of Mbarara who will on Saturday, June 20 join the list of Church leaders that have been installed without the pomp and color that characterized practices of such magnitude in Africa before the outbreak of COVID-19.
“Bring back refugees, intellectuals, renew ties,” Bishop Tells Burundi’s New President
At the inauguration of Burundi’s new President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, a Prelate in the East African nation has called on the new Head of State to prioritize the repatriation of refugees and “intellectuals in exile” and the fostering of partnerships with other nations of the world alongside peace initiatives.
Former Apostolic Nuncio in Benin, Togo Transferred, “not dismissed”: Bishops in Togo
Catholic Bishops in Togo have sought to dismiss as “malicious comments” claims that Nigerian-born Archbishop Brian Udaigwe who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Togo and Benin has been sacked.
Vatican’s Donation Helps Realize Bishops’ Retirement Home in South Sudanese Archdiocese
Retired Archbishop of Juba, Paolino Lukudu will be the first occupant of the first ever Bishops’ retirement home that has been erected by the Archdiocese with help from the Vatican and other donors. .
Thea Bowman - Religious Sister, Civil Rights Advocate, Candidate for Sainthood
Sister Thea Bowman was the granddaughter of a slave, an advocate for racial justice, and the first African American woman to address the U.S. bishops' conference. Two years ago, her sainthood cause was opened.
Vatican Clarifies Mandate of a Cameroonian Bishop amid Controversy
The Holy Father has, through the Vatican-based Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples, clarified the mandate of Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi as the Apostolic Administrator of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese, amid ongoing controversy in the country’s oldest diocese.
Our State “almost suffocated by crises”, Clerics in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese Decry
The Clergy of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese within the territory of Taraba State have, in a collective statement, bemoaned multiple cases of violence in their pastoral jurisdiction and called on all parties in conflict to “give peace a chance” and save the State from suffocation under insecurity-related crises.
Kenyan Parents Urged to Help Teenagers “make responsible choices” amid Surge in Pregnancy
Following a spike in teenage pregnancy in parts of Kenya, a Bishop in the East African nation has challenged parents to take seriously their parenting role and help their children make responsible choices in life.
Bishops in Mozambique Express Solidarity with Diocese riddled with Attacks
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have condemned recent attacks in the northern part of their country covered by the diocese of Pemba and assured the Local Ordinary their prayerful “communion and solidarity.”
Help Us Fight Militant Groups, Nigerian Prelate Appeals to International Community
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria says that the government in the West African nation is overwhelmed in the fight against insurgency that has wreaked havoc in the country, and is now calling on the international community to step in and help restore law and order.
Day of the African Child: Young People Urged to Sacrifice “to shift narrative, destiny”
On the annual event of the International Day of the African Child (DAC), known as the National Youth Day in South Africa where the event was born, the Catholic Bishop heading the Justice and Peace Commission of the three-nation Bishops’ Conference has urged the youth to be ready to make sacrifices that can “pave the road to change, shifting our country’s narrative and destiny.”
“Our refugees not following rules to control spread of COVID 19”: Salesians in Uganda
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) serving in Uganda’s Palabek refugee camp have highlighted some of the challenges they are experiencing as they strive to keep the refugees safe, reporting failure to adhere to COVID-19 precautionary measure on the part of the refugees.
Ghanaian Prelate Launches Blood Donation Campaign amid Continental Deficit
The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen a major plunge in blood reserves in many African countries with the numbers of donors decreasing by the day, a situation that has led a Catholic Bishop in Ghana to appeal to individuals to make blood donation part of their lifestyle.
Church Leaders in South Sudan Launch COVID-19 Trauma Healing Helpline Center
Representatives of churches in South Sudan have partnered with Christian Aid of the Government of UK to establish a helpline center for psychosocial and trauma healing of the people affected by COVID-19, an official of their collective forum, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has told ACI Africa.
Violent Herdsmen in Nigeria “a big threat capable of increasing hunger”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in the West African nation of Nigeria has expressed concerns about suspected herdsmen harassing and killing innocent citizens on their farms saying their actions have far reaching implications on the food security in the country.
Insecurity in Burkina Faso “more worrying than ever”, Bishops Express Concern
Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in a collective statement at the end of their Plenary Assembly, raised concerns about rising cases of insecurity in the West African country saying the situation is “more worrying than ever” and called on relevant authorities to act ahead of elections scheduled for later this year.
