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Catholic Church in Zambia
Salesians Empowering Dozens of Youth in Southern Africa Through Filmmaking Initiative
The filmmaking initiative that the members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have spearheaded in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lusaka in Zambia is benefiting dozens of youth from three Southern African countries.
High Cost of Living in Zambia Leading Families to Undignified Lives: Jesuit Scholars
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said the high cost of living in the country has affected the ability of many families to live dignified lives.
Salesian Entity Spearheading Livelihood Program for Learners, Women in Zambia: Report
The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reported spearheading a livelihood program that is benefiting hundreds of God’s people in Katongo village in Western Zambia, including learners and women.
Salesians’ Classroom Construction Initiative Benefiting Learners at Zambian Community
Learners at the Salesian secondary school in Zambia’s Zatti community are benefiting from the classroom construction project undertaken by members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), a report indicates.
African Jesuit Priest Calls on Faith Leaders to “speak to hearts” Regarding Climate Matter
The role of faith leaders is “cardinal” in ensuring the conversion of hearts for the good of the environment, the Catholic Priest overseeing the Jesuits Justice Ecology Network Africa (JENA) has said.
Introducing Food, Energy Subsidies in Zambia “will not be sustainable”: Jesuit Scholars
Introducing subsidies on food and energy in Zambia as advised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not going to be sustainable, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation have told the government.
Sweden Meeting on Ecology Should Achieve “more serious collective action”: African Priest
The June 2-3 international meeting on ecology in the capital city of Sweden, Stockholm, dubbed “Stockholm+50” needs to facilitate the achievement of “more serious collective action” on environmental matters including “lifestyle changes”, an African Catholic Priest overseeing the Jesuits Justice Ecology Network Africa (JENA) has said.
“Cultivate spirit of listening” to Deliver Balanced Stories: Zambian Bishop to Journalists
A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has called on journalists to nurture the art of listening if they are to deliver stories to their respective audiences.
Embrace “unity of purpose, vision” to Grow Together as Local Church: Bishop in Zambia
The Bishop of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese has called upon the people of God in his Episcopal See to unite with a purpose and vision that seeks to build and develop the local church for the common good of all.
Zambia’s Cost of Living “out of reach of many”, Jesuit Scholars Say as Currency Stabilizes
Jesuit scholars in Zambia have said that while the country’s currency has generally stabilized, the cost of living remains “out of the reach of many” in the Southern African nation.
Zambia’s Public Debt “an unsettling fiscal challenge”, Faith, Civil Leaders Say
Members of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance in Zambia have described the country’s outstanding public debt as “an unsettling fiscal challenge.”
Zambia Needs “to harness mineral resources” for Sustainability: Jesuit Institute Official
Zambia needs to use the mineral resources in the country for sustainable development, an official of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has said.
Synod on Synodality Offering "opportunity to share fruits of discernment”: Nun in Zambia
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers room for discernment and “an opportunity to share the fruits of the discernment”, a Catholic Nun has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge State “to seriously consider preferential option for poor”
Jesuit scholars in Zambia are calling upon the government of the Southern African nation “to seriously consider” adopting the “preferential option for the poor”, one of the principles of the Catholic social teaching in which the well-being of the vulnerable in society is prioritized.
Rise in Fuel Prices “inevitably going to hit hard on majority”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in fuel pump prices in Zambia is going to “hit hard” on majority of citizens of the Southern African nation.
Strategies in Zambia’s State of Nation Address “step in right direction”: Jesuit Scholars
Strategies in Zambian President’s State of the Nation Address that touched on, among other issues, the fostering of constitution reforms and tackling climate change, are a “step in the right direction,” officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Electricity Company in Zambia Has Role in Mitigating Climate Change: Catholic Bishop
A Catholic Bishop in Zambia has said that the State-owned Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO) has a big role to play in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Eulogize Fourth President for “humble, exemplary Service”
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have eulogized the country’s fourth President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, as a humble statesman who realized “humble, exemplary and generous service to the people” in the Southern Africa nation.
Jesuits in Africa Welcome Provisional COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver Deal
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have welcomed the provisional deal to waive patent rights for COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as one of the first steps towards achieving social justice.
Rising Cost of Living “severely” affecting Zambian Women, Children: Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said the continuous rise in the country’s cost of living is gravely affecting women and children.
