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Catholic Health Workers in Zimbabwe Concerned about Lengthy COVID-19 Processes
The leadership of Catholic-run Muvonde Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe’s Gweru Diocese has expressed concerns over the length of time it takes to obtain COVID-19 results from samples collected from the health facility.
Salesian Missionaries Reach Out to Hundreds of Refugees Living with Disabilities in Uganda
Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) have facilitated the provision of food aid and other humanitarian necessities to hundreds of refugees living with disabilities at the Don Bosco Palabek Refugee Resettlement Camp within Uganda’s Archdiocese of Gulu.
To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Individual “to make that choice”: Bishop in South Africa
A Catholic Bishop has asked South Africans to make a personal decision on whether or not they want to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
At Annual Conference, Youth in Africa Urged to Practice Chastity “at individual level”
The need for young people in Africa to practice chastity at “individual level” was emphasized at the annual conference that brought together youth from various African counties to share their respective experiences of living chaste lives amid COVID-19.
Diocese in South Africa to Use Palm Branches “from other years” for Ash Wednesday
The Catholic Diocese of Aliwal in South Africa has a variety of options for this year’s Ash Wednesday, including getting ashes from unused previous years’ palm branches.
How Jesuit-Founded Organization is Responding to Malawi’s COVID-19-related Challenges
The leadership of Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) has, in a report, detailed how the non-governmental organization (NGO) founded by a Jesuit Cleric is responding to COVID-19-related challenges in Malawi.
Zimbabwean Archbishop Endorses COVID-19 Vaccine, Says “it seems to be working”
The Archbishop of Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese has endorsed the planned coronavirus vaccination program in the Southern African nation amid a surge in reported cases of COVID-19.
Christian Leaders in Zambia to Hold Ecumenical Session “to pray against the Coronavirus”
Christian leaders in Zambia are expected to hold a virtual ecumenical prayer service on Sunday, February 14 aimed at offering prayer “against the Coronavirus.”
Do Not Ignore Malaria, HIV, Noncommunicable Diseases amid COVID, Zambian Bishop Cautions
The Bishop of Zambia’s Mansa Diocese has, in an audio message, called on the authorities in the Southern African country not to lose sight of other diseases including malaria, HIV, and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) amid COVID-19 challenges.
Jesuit Entity in Malawi Highlights Success Story of Scholarship Program for Refugee Girls
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science marked Thursday, February 11, the leadership of the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Malawi, has highlighted a success story of the scholarship program that supports female refugees in the Southeastern African nation.
Youth to Share Experiences of Living Chaste Lives amid COVID-19 at Conference in Kenya
At the upcoming Youth Chastity Conference in Kenya, young people are expected to share their experiences of living chaste lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the convener of the event has told ACI Africa.
Catholic Teacher in South Sudan Worried Prolonged Lockdown May Lead to Early Marriages
As schools in South Sudan remain closed in adherence to a fresh lockdown in the East-Central African nation, a Catholic teacher in the country’s Yei Diocese is concerned that the situation exposes school going children to various challenges including early pregnancies and marriages.
Clerics in Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese Directed to “arrange how” to Avail Ashes to Faithful
Members of the Clergy in Zimbabwe’s Gokwe Diocese have been directed to “arrange how” to avail Ash Wednesday ashes to the faithful to bring them to their “respective homes” at the beginning of Lent, February 17.
South Sudanese Bishop Urges Government “to reverse” Ban on Public Worship
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has appealed to the government to reverse a ban on public worship as the East Central African country battles the second wave of COVID-19, saying that people are already overwhelmed.
Affordability, Safety among Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccines in Nigeria: Archbishop
Even as Nigeria readies to receive COVID-19 vaccines this month, a Catholic Archbishop in the country is expressing concerns about their affordability, accessibility, as well as their safety.
Hospitalized Ghanaian Archbishop with COVID-19 Seeks Prayers for Patients, Health Workers
The Archbishop of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese who has confirmed that he is in hospital with COVID-19-related complications has asked for prayers for patients and health workers fighting the pandemic in the West African nation.
Bishop in South Sudan Suspends Public Prayers Following Fresh Ban on Social Gatherings
Following South Sudan’s government circular ordering a one-month partial lockdown after a surge in COVID-19 reported cases, the Catholic Bishop of Wau Diocese has directed that all public liturgical celebrations be suspended.
Church in Swaziland Seeking Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes in Fight against COVID-19
The people of God in Swaziland’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini have been invited to seek the intercession of our Lady of Lourdes in the fight against second wave and new variant of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 100 Youth Beat COVID-19 Challenges to Graduate at Catholic Technical School in Uganda
Youth from vulnerable backgrounds, most of them refugees from South Sudan, have graduated at Don Bosco Vocational Training Center (DB VTC) in Palabek, a technical institution located in Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu after several setbacks, including COVID-19 lockdown which affected learning in the East African country.
Churches in South Africa Reopen Under Revised COVID-19 Restrictions
Some Catholic Prelates in South Africa have announced the resumption of public worship in their respective jurisdictions following the readjustment of level three COVID-19 restrictions by the country’s President.
