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Catholic Priests in West Africa Conclude Conference with Commitment to Foster Peace in Troubled Countries
Priests who attended the 10th Congress of the Regional Union of Priests of West Africa have acknowledged the existence of ethnic and religious-based divisions in the region and pledged to do their part in ending them.
There is Disregard for Dignity, Catholic Theologian on Why Conflicts in West Africa are Escalating
A Catholic priest in Guinea-Bissau has blamed the escalation of violence and other forms of conflicts in West African countries on the failure to treat individuals and groups in the region with dignity.
How Catholic Priests are Confronting Religious Intolerance in West Africa
Catholic priests are at the forefront of the fight against ethnic and religious-based intolerance in West Africa. This, they do by fostering the culture of inclusivity and respect for diversity, an official at the general assembly of priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau has said.
Catholic Priests in West Africa Urged to Find Solutions to Region’s Tribal, Religious Conflicts
Catholic priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau for their general assembly have been urged to propose ways to address ethnic and religious divisions in the region.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Puzzled by Low Turnout for Holy Week Activities “in the last twenty or so years”
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has decried the low turnout for Holy Week activities in the Archdiocese, and expressed concern that the lay faithful he is shepherding have continued to show indifference to many other pastoral activities that are available for them.
Catholics in Sierra Leone Asked to Confess Sins against the Environment
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has challenged citizens of the West African nation to treat their abuse of the environment as an “ecological sin”, which must be confessed.
“Tribalism is showing its ugly head in our Church”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has decried favouritism in the West African nation based on tribal lines, and expressed concern that the vice is now manifesting itself among members of the Church.
“Not synodal”, Archbishop in Sierra Leone against “monopolizing” Parts of Holy Mass
The Eucharist is the centre of a synodal Church requiring the participation of all “by virtue of their common baptism”, the Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has said, and cautioned individuals and groups against monopolizing activities of Holy Mass.
“Having sleepless nights”: Archbishop in Sierra Leone Concerned about Empty Confessionals
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has raised concern about the people’s growing lack of interest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in his Metropolitan See, saying that the trend is giving him sleepless nights.
Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone Bemoan Years of Instability, Pray for Better Days
With a coup d’etat attempt that followed a chaotic presidential election in Sierra Leone, the West African country endured one of its most unstable years, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.
Catholic Archbishop’s Plea ahead of General Elections in Sierra Leone
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has appealed to the citizens of the West African nation to maintain peace as the country prepares for the Saturday, June 24 general elections.
“Early warning signs of election violence”: Sierra Leone’s Religious Leaders ahead of Poll
Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) have observed with concern the rising cases of ethnic-based campaigns, and unrest, among other occurrences that the faith-based leaders are terming “early warning signs of conflict and election violence” as the country’s poll date approaches.
Preserve Dignity of Sierra Leone through June Polls: Catholic Archbishop to Electorate
Sierra Leoneans have the opportunity to make their country a better place by electing good leaders on June 24, the Archbishop of Freetown has said.
Archbishop in Sierra Leone Remembers “good grandpa” in Tribute to Pope Benedict XVI
The Archbishop of Freetown in Sierra Leone has paid tribute to Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a loving grandfather of the Church who left a treasure for upcoming theologians.
“Are we mad?” Archbishop in Sierra Leone on Resilience amid COVID-19, Global Conflict
With the protracted fight against COVID-19 and its harsh economic implications that were compounded by the war in Ukraine, Christians have demonstrated a great sense of resilience, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone says.
After Bashing, Archdiocese of Freetown Affirms Archbishop’s Commitment to Country’s Peace
The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has responded to claims that the Local Ordinary has abandoned his duty of resolving conflicts in the West African nation, saying that the allegations made by one of the evangelical Church leaders in the country are “baseless” and intended to harm the Catholic Church in the country.
Religious Leaders in Sierra Conducting Civic Education to Prevent Post-election Chaos
Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) are conducting voter education and training of faith-based leaders in the West African nation to ensure that the country holds free, fair and peaceful elections slated for June next year.
Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Faults Political Parties Apathy on Peace ahead of Poll
Leading political parties in Sierra Leone have given peace initiatives in the country a wide berth, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has said, and expressed concern that the conduct of the parties casts a dark shadow over the possibility of the country having a peaceful poll in June next year.
Archbishop of Freetown Lauds Steady Growth of Catholic Church in Sierra Leone
The Catholic Church in Sierra Leone is gradually moving towards a “locally-led” Church, the Local Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Freetown has said, acknowledging the steady growth of Parishes in the West African nation where the biggest percentage of believers are Muslims.
