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"Racism Driving Some Catholics From Church": Ghanaian Cardinal
A Vatican cardinal intervened in an online discussion of racism on Friday to warn that a lack of welcome in U.S. churches is driving young African Catholics away from the Church.
Over 900 Households Receive Boost from Caritas South Sudan to Engage in Farming
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Eastern Africa country, has given seeds and farm tools to over 900 households in the Catholic Diocese of Yei to improve livelihoods and to contribute to economic growth in the country.
“Main challenge facing South Africa now is saving lives”: Church Leaders in South Africa
Leaders of various Christian denominations in South Africa have, in a collective statement, identified the saving of human life amid COVID-19 as “the main challenge” the people of God in their country are facing and called for a response that is “holistic and humane.”
Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese Outlines Safety Guidelines for Resumption of Public Masses
Days after the Federal Government of Nigeria lifted restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has announced the resumption of public Mass and outlined a raft of measures aimed at containing the possible spread of the coronavirus disease.
Bishops in Ghana Give Separate Dates for Resumption of Public Mass
Following the easing of the ban on public gatherings in Ghana, which the country’s President declared, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have announced the resumption of public Mass in their respective jurisdictions under strict safety guidelines, giving separate dates for inaugural liturgical gatherings.
Amid COVID-19, Street Children in Angola’s Capital “most vulnerable”: Salesian Aid Agency
The plight of street children in Angola’s capital, Luanda amid COVId-19 restrictions is a course for concern, the leadership of the U.S.-based Salesian Missions, the development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) that supports homeless boys and girls in the Southern African nation has reported.
What One Catholic Mission Hospital in Kenya is Doing to Weather COVID-19 Storm
The management of St. Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital, one of the health facilities of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, last week sent home 40 employees in one of the toughest decisions the hospital has been forced to make as COVID-19 continues to plunge the world in deep uncertainty.
Bishops in Congo-Brazzaville Want Resumption of Public Worship “in an organized manner”
In a meeting with the Prime Minister of Congo-Brazzaville early this week, representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country expressed the need for resuming public worship in a way that does not put the people of God at risk of contracting COVID-19.
“Gradual restoration of public Mass” Announced for Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria announced, last Sunday, a gradual resumption of public Mass in anticipation of the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions by the government early this week.
Kenyan Catholic Activist Spearheading Campaign to Reopen Places of Worship
A Kenyan Catholic activist is spearheading an online campaign for the resumption of public worship in the East African nation while adhering to “necessary measures.”
Kenyan Nun Wins State Award for Feeding Street Children amid COVID-19
Sr. Winnie Mutuku was serving late lunch to 14 street boys inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart compound of the Diocese of Kitale in the western part of Kenya when she received an unfamiliar call from a government official.
“It is time to strengthen the domestic church”: Ugandan Archbishop on Martyrs’ Day
At celebrations marking Martyrs’ Day, the Archbishop of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has called on the people of God under his care to follow the example of the Ugandan martyrs in view of strengthening their Christian faith within their respective families amid COVID-19 challenges.
Bishop in DR Congo Encourages “gratitude for blessings” as Order of Nuns Marks 200 Years
At celebrations marking 200 years since the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux was founded, members of the French-founded Religious Order living their mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been encouraged to turn to the Lord with “gratitude for the continued and countless blessings” as they seek to foster “a life of love in obedience and selflessness.”
On Global Day of Parents, Salesian Missions Reviews Support to Women in DR Congo
On the occasion of the Global Day of Parents marked Monday, June 1, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), joined other humanitarian and international organizations in reviewing initiatives toward parents around the globe in general and the support toward women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in particular.
“It is unwise to open churches at this time for public worship”: South African Archbishop
Days after two Local Ordinaries in South Africa announced the postponement of the reopening of churches in their jurisdictions, the Archbishop of Cape Town has also made a similar announcement, saying it is unwise to gather amid increasing COVI-19 infections in the country.
South Africa’s Durban and Klerksdorp Dioceses Postpone Reopening of Churches
Days after the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa announced the possible resumption of public worship beginning June 1, a move the Catholic Bishops in the country supported, the Archbishop of Durban and the Bishop of Klerksdorp diocese have decided to postpone the reopening of the places of worship in their respective jurisdictions to allow for adequate preparations, including awareness workshops for Priests.
Ghanaian President Calls for Prayers Ahead of Resumption of Public Worship
With Ghanaian institutions including schools and places of worship set to resume their public activities starting Friday, June 5, the country’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to religious leaders in the West African country to use their first day of worship to pray for the nation.
Violence in DR Congo Worsening Humanitarian Situation, Catholic Relief Agency Cautions
The reported increase in violence in the Province of Ituri of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worsening an already dire humanitarian situation in the region, which is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Bunia, an official of Malteser International (MI) has cautioned.
Nuns in Swaziland Attend to People “who have lost their livelihood” amid COVID-19
In an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on families in Swaziland, members of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC), a Religious Order of nuns based in the Southern Africa country, are reaching out to the needy with humanitarian relief, the nuns involved in the intervention in Manzini Diocese have reported.
Why South Sudanese Archbishop Advocates for New Burial Traditions amid COVID-19
The Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has called for a shift in burial traditions of people suspected to have died of COVID-19, calling on the citizens in the country to observe minimal contact with the bodies to avoid contagion.
