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Seven Issues of Concern Bishops in Kenya Want Addressed amid Search for Peace, Unity
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have, in a collective statement, highlighted seven issues, which they want attended to urgently amid a search for lasting peace and unity in the East African nation.
Kenyan Sabbatical Program Lauded for “ongoing transformation” of Clergy, Religious
A sabbatical program undertaken at a Kenyan Diocese has been lauded for facilitating the “transformation” of members of the Clergy and women Religious who participate in the four-month renewal course.
Technology, Resilience Keep Africa’s Catholic Sisters Initiative Afloat amid COVID-19
The leadership of the initiative that facilitates education for women Religious in Africa has, in a reflection, revealed how technology and resilience have enabled the U.S-based entity to continue with its operations amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Caritas Africa Urges Member Organizations to Integrate “voluntary service” in Operations
On the occasion of the International Volunteer Day (IVD) marked Saturday, December 5, the leadership of Caritas Africa is urging those at the helm of its member organizations to integrate voluntary service in their respective operations.
Presidential Debate in Uganda under Auspices of Religious Leaders Postponed Indefinitely
The presidential debate in Uganda organized under the auspices of religious leaders that had been scheduled to take place early December ahead of the 14 January 2021 general elections has been postponed indefinitely.
Zimbabwe, S.Sudan, Somalia among Nations facing “Christmas of hunger”: Catholic Aid Agency
Zimbabwe, South Sudan, and Somalia are among the four nations staring at a hunger pandemic starting this Christmas due to the combined effects of drought and COVID-19 restrictions, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire says.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Salesians Highlight Programs in Africa
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) marked Thursday, December 3, officials of Salesian Missions, which is the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have highlighted their programs that support people with special needs in the world, including Africa.
Amid Interethnic Violence in Nigeria, Prelate Encourages Mutual Understanding of Diversity
Amid persistent interethnic violence between Nigeria’s Tiv and Jukun ethnic groups, the Archbishop of Abuja has encouraged members of both tribes to understand cultural diversities and to “appreciate what each has.”
Three Issues A South African Prelate Wants Duly Addressed in Church, Society
The need to enhance accountability in the administration of Church resources, the upsurge of COVID-19 reported cases, and corruption are the three issues a Catholic Prelate in South Africa wants duly addressed.
“We stand in solidarity with people living with HIV”: Jesuits in Africa on World AIDS Day
On the occasion of World AIDS Day marked December 1 since 1988, members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have, in a collective statement, expressed solidarity “with all the people living with HIV” amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengthening of Charitable Activities in Mozambique can Alleviate Suffering: Bishops
Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have suggested strengthening charitable activities as a way to help alleviate the suffering of people affected by attacks in the Southern African country that is faced with protracted violence.
Stop the Killing, Prelates in South Africa Appeal amid Torching of Foreigners’ Trucks
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) are appealing for an end to violence in South Africa in the wake of several arson attacks that are targeting trucks driven by foreign nationals in the country.
Faith Actors in Africa Recommend Gender Justice, Child Protection Laws to Curb Violence
The All African Council of Churches (AACC) and other faith-based actors have recommended the formulation of legislations that support safety of women and children as their way forward in reinforcing gender justice and child safeguarding.
Catholic Sisters’ Initiative in Africa Soliciting Laptops to Foster “online” Apostolate
The leadership of the initiative that facilitates education for women Religious in Africa is appealing to people of good will and well-wishers to facilitate the acquisition of 21 laptops to foster the apostolate of Catholic Sisters working “so hard to support their communities” in Africa, an official of the entity has told ACI Africa.
In Advent Message, Bishops in Liberia Call for Protection of Human Life, Peaceful Election
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) have, in their collective message ahead of Advent Season beginning November 29, called for the protection of human life and emphasized the need for peace during the December 8 senatorial polls.
Global Catholic Peace Movement Alarmed by Violence in Ethiopia, Calls for Peace
The leadership of Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace movement, has expressed “great” concerns about the ongoing violent conflict in Ethiopia pitting the Federal government against the local authorities of the country’s Northernmost Tigray region.
Act to Bring Gender Equality in Church, Africa’s Faith Actors Urged at Launch of Activism
Church members in Africa have been asked to lead by example in bringing about gender equality as cases of gender inequality and related cases of Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) continue to soar during COVID-19 lockdown.
Age Limit for Public Worship Revised in Kenya amid Surge in Reported COVID-19 Cases
The leadership of the Catholic Archbishop-led Interfaith Council in Kenya has, among other guidelines, revised the ages of congregants allowed to participate in public worship in the East African nation.
Nigerian Prelate Urges Government to Support Catholic Church in Fight against Boko Haram
The intervention of the Catholic Church has been key in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria, a Prelate in the West African nation has said, calling on the government of the country to strengthen the activities of the Church in the country’s affected region.
Catholic Sisters’ Economic Project Transforming Nuns into Social Entrepreneurs in Africa
Students in the pioneer class of the Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP), the first ever project of its kind in Eastern and Central Africa, are set to unveil their business plans after which they will launch their various income generating startups across the region.
