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I Was Strongly Opposed as a Woman in Church Leadership, Former Official in Zambia Recounts
The former Secretary General of the United Church of Zambia, a union of Churches in the Southern African nation has narrated her experience at the helm of Church leadership in the country, recalling that she always faced opposition on the basis of her gender.
Catholic Agencies in Europe, North America Urge “equal global access” to COVID-19 Vaccines
Ahead of the March 10-11 meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Council), the leadership of an international alliance of Catholic development agencies in Europe and North America is advocating for “equal global access” to COVID-19 vaccines.
Politicians’ Non-compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines Appalling: Kenya's Interfaith Council
The attitude of non-compliance with COVID-19 guidelines on the part of politicians in Kenya is disappointing and appalling, members of the Interfaith Council in Kenya have said in a statement over the weekend.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Say COVID-19 Vaccine “an act of love of our neighbor”
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have, in a collective message, described COVID-19 vaccine as “an act of love of our neighbor”, endorsing the administration of the batch that arrived in the country March 5.
Absence of Tanzania’s President from Public Raises Questions Over His Health Situation
The reported absence of Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli from the public eye has raised questions about his health situation, speculation being rife that he was hospitalized earlier in the week in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi for COVID-19-related complications.
Public Liturgical Celebrations Suspended in Mauritius Following Spike in COVID-19 Cases
A day after the leadership of Mauritius announced a two-week national lockdown to control the spike in daily COVID-19 cases, liturgical celebrations in public have been suspended in the Indian Ocean Island nation.
Zimbabwe’s President Mourns American Maryknoll Nun Who Supported Independence Struggle
The President of Zimbabwe has eulogized Sr. Janice McLaughlin, a native of the USA and member of the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, as one who supported the struggle for the independence of the Southern African nation.
Feeding the Hungry “an ethical imperative, powerful form of prayer”: Nigerian Archbishop
Putting into practice the first of the seven corporal works of mercy that calls upon the people of God to feed the hungry is an “ethical imperative” and a “powerful form of prayer,” a Nigerian Archbishop has said.
Church Leaders in Africa Call for Strengthening of Gains Women Made Before COVID-19 Advent
The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent socio-economic plunge has undone the gains that were made to empower women, Church leaders at the Monday, March 8 All African Council of Churches (AACC) event have observed.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Endorse COVID-19 Vaccine as “licit, ethically acceptable”
Catholic Bishops in Kenya have endorsed the COVID-19 vaccine that arrived in the country on March 3, saying the inoculation is “licit, ethically acceptable and an act of charity.”
Jesuit Refugee Agency Calls on Countries to Include Refugees in COVID-19 Vaccination
The international refugee organization of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), is calling on countries across the globe to include refugees and other forcibly displaced persons in COVID-19 vaccination.
Uganda among Countries with Religious Discrimination During COVID-19: Recent Report
Uganda is one of the several countries in Africa where religious minorities have been excluded in key strategies to fight COVID-19, a recent report on the state of religious freedom, which also highlights various forms of religious discrimination and persecution across the world indicates.
Over 25 Priests, 60 Nuns Have Succumbed to COVID-19-related Illnesses in Tanzania: Cleric
At least 25 Catholic Priests and 60 members of Religious Orders have succumbed to COVID-related complications in Tanzania, the Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has said.
Vaccines, “act of good neighborliness”, Bishops in Ghana Say, Encourage Getting Vaccinated
Days after the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation are encouraging the people of God in the country to get vaccinated.
“Let us continue to be agents of hope, role models”, Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged
Catholic journalists in Africa have been urged to foster hope amid the protracted COVID-19 challenging situation.
Salesians’ Vast Agribusiness Project Expected to Impact Thousands of Refugees in Uganda
On a hot and dusty afternoon at Palabek Refugee Settlement in the Northern region of Uganda, a mother in her mid-thirties is seen in the company of other women almost her age who are soaked in sweat, hammering big boulders to prepare gravel for sale.
Catholic Doctors in Kenya Caution Public against Delivered COVID-19 Vaccine, Give Reasons
A day after the first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 arrived in Kenya, Catholic Doctors in the country have, in a collective advisory statement, cautioned the public against being vaccinated.
Hope for Religious Equality in Egypt as President Decrees Formation of Church Bodies
The future is promising for the Catholic Church and the Evangelical community in Egypt following a decree by the country’s President that permits formation of bodies that are aimed to champion for Religious equality.
The Sick in Guinea Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Ebola, Caritas Official Says
Sick people in Guinea are finding it difficult to go to health facilities for treatment since the new Ebola outbreak was declared some two weeks ago, a Caritas official in the West African nation has said.
To Address COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns in Togo, “give appropriate information”: Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, asked the government to work toward dispelling concerns among citizens regarding COVID-19 vaccine.
