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“Now is time for peace,” Cameroonian Archbishop Calls for an End to Anglophone Conflict
As the end to the protracted crisis in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions seems to remain in the indefinite future, the Archbishop of Bamenda in the Central African nation’s troubled North West region has called on the warring parties in the conflict to drop their weapons of war and to consider now as the “time for peace.”
COVID-19 “not powerful enough to infect or bury our faith”: Nigerian Prelate
As Catholics across the globe celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday against the backdrop of COVID-19 restrictions, a Church leader in Nigeria has encouraged the people of God in Africa’s most populous country not to despair but rather stand firm in their faith in God.
After Recovery from COVID-19, African Cardinal Observing “a period of rest”
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), Phillip Cardinal Ouédraogo, who has recovered from COVID-19 after days of care at a hospital in his country, Burkina Faso, is observing “a period of rest” outside his official residence.
Irish Spiritan Cleric Who Served in Kenya and Nigeria Buried after Succumbing to COVID-19
The Irish Spiritan Priest, Fr. Frank Caffrey, who served in Kenya for decades after he had been expelled from Nigeria during the Biafran war, was laid to rest in Ireland Saturday, April 18 after succumbing to COVID-19.
Catholic Media “must not only disseminate information about COVID-19”: Bishops in Malawi
In a bid to cater for the spiritual needs of the people of God in Malawi during the 21-day lockdown period envisaged by the government, Bishops in the Southern Africa nation have, in a collective statement, directed the Catholic media to include religious and pastoral content alongside relevant information about COVID-19.
Nigerian Archdiocese Responds to “cry of the people,” Donates to State amid COVID-19 Bite
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria has moved in to support the State in providing for the people of God facing hardships after the government put in place restrictions to help curb the spread of COVID-19, a cleric in the Archdiocese has reported.
Kenya’s 2-Diocese Joint Initiative Toward “vulnerable families” amid COVID-19 Launched
A joint initiative between a diocese and an Archdiocese in Kenya to mobilize resources that can help families struggling with providing for their basic needs because of COVID-19 restrictions was launched Thursday, April 16.
“It is time to give back what God has given me”: Congolese Nun at Italian COVID-19 Centre
A nun from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a “frontline soldier” against COVID-19 in Italy as a medical doctor, recently described her service as giving back to humanity the gift of God to her.
At 53, Church leaders in Angola and São Tomé Commit to Renewed Evangelization
At the celebration of 53 years since the establishment of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST), members of the two-nation body have sought to renew their commitment to the ministry of integral evangelization including partnerships with their respective governments in providing social services to the people of God.
Catholic Relief Services: Don’t Forget Migrants, Refugees Amid Pandemic
Catholic Relief Services has called for additional protections for migrants, refugees and homeless populations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Pro-life Leaders Call for Coronavirus Vaccine Without Abortion Ties
Development of an effective, safe and widely available vaccine for the novel coronavirus is deeply important, but its development should avoid unethical links to abortion, said pro-life leaders in a letter to the Trump administration.
Congolese Bishop Known for Marketplace Preaching Elevated as Brazzaville Coadjutor
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Bienvenu Manamika Bafouakouahou as Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo Brazzaville (Congo).
Is Ghana Paying for Ignoring Catholic Bishops’ 2014 Public Health Recommendations?
Key recommendations in a report that was drafted by the Catholic Bishops in Ghana on the country’s Public Health Act, among them provision of quality healthcare, is what Ghana needed to fight COVID-19 pandemic in the country, a Church official in the West African country has said.
Nuncio in Zimbabwe Responds to Bishops’ Appeal, Donates COVID-19 Medical Supplies
The Apostolic Nuncio in the Southern Africa nation of Zimbabwe has responded to an appeal made by the Catholic Bishops in the country for assistance in the fight against COVID-19, donating medical supplies and cash amounting to US$30,000.00.
“In addition to prayer, we give free masks to less privileged”: Church in Ivory Coast
The Catholic Church in the West African nation of Ivory Coast has started the distribution of face masks to members of society considered “less privileged and vulnerable” in an exercise meant to complement daily prayers, the Secretary General of the Bishops’ conference has said.
Kenya-based Religious Order Ordains 8 Members with 6 Witnesses in Attendance
The Kenya-based Religious Congregation of the Contemplative Evangelizers of the Heart of Christ (CECC) had the priestly ordination of its eight members held with a limited number of participants in line with government directives over COVID-19.
Tanzania’s President Declares Three Days of National Prayer Over COVID-19 Pandemic
In the East African nation of Tanzania where, unlike in other countries in the region, places of worship have remained open amid COVID-19 restrictions, the President declared three days of national prayer “for God’s protection and healing.”
Kenyan Court Frees Cleric Accused of Spreading COVID-19 on US$1,500 Cash Bail
The magistrate at Kenya’s Milimani Law Court, Martha Nanzushi has freed Fr. Richard Oduor, accused of “negligently” spreading COVID-19, on a cash bail of KES.150,000.00 (US$1,500.00) and ordered him to go into a 14-day self-quarantine after he pleaded not guilty to the charges, Fr. Richard’s legal representative has told ACI Africa.
US-based Salesian Missions Supporting COVID-19 Prevention Measures in South Sudan
In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) is facilitating prevention measures at an internally displaced persons’ (IDPs) facility.
“Closure of all borders to curb spread of COVID-19” Among Suggestions of Bishops in Benin
The Catholic Christian Observatory for Governance (OCCG), an organ of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB), has called on the government of President Patrice Talon to immediately close “all borders” and to put in place appropriate measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the West African country.
