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COVID-19
Gabonese Bishop Likens COVID-19 to “sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary, Way of the Cross”
A Catholic Bishop in Gabon has likened the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary as well as the Way of the Cross, urging Christians to remain steadfast in their faith as there is hope for victory.
“Priests are instruments in the hand of God”: South Sudanese Prelate at Ordination
Archbishop Stephen Ameyu of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has, during the Diaconate and Priestly Ordination last Saturday, told those to be ordained to consider themselves “instruments in the hand of God” in their apostolate.
“Report us to Jesus, talk to our Mother Mary when we err”: Nigerian Prelate at Ordination
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has implored the people of God in the West African country to support their Priests, to pray for them and mostly, to talk to Jesus and “our Mother Mary” when they feel that their Pastors have gone astray.
“I come as your pastor, as your father,” Zambian Bishop Says at His Installation
On the occasion of his Episcopal installation as the sixth Bishop of Zambia’s Diocese of Ndola over the weekend, Bishop Benjamin Phiri indicated that he would be a “pastor” and a “father” to the people of God under his care, facilitating their relationship with God.
Church Leaders Declare August 23 Collective Prayer Day over Insecurity in Nigeria
Concerned about the rising cases of insecurity in the West African nation of Nigeria, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared August 23 a day to offer collective prayers, seeking God’s intervention for the people of God in Africa’s most populous nation.
News of Corruption amid COVID-19 Crisis Not “a big surprise”: Bishops in Southern Africa
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have, in a collective statement, expressed their condemnation of alleged misappropriation of COVID-19 resources but indicated that this corruption was somewhat expected.
Mauritian Cardinal Bemoans Ecological Disaster, Appreciates Efforts Toward Biodiversity
The head of the Catholic Church Mauritius, the Indian Ocean island nation, has bemoaned the ecological disaster that befell the country a couple of weeks ago after a fuel spill in its waters.
Zimbabwe’s Church Leaders Welcome Global Solidarity, Appeal for Dialogue amid Crisis
Church leaders in Zimbabwe have acknowledged with appreciation messages of solidarity from across the globe through the hashtag #ZimbabweanLivesMatter following recent demonstrations against brutality and violence in their country.
Salesian Missionaries Realize Feeding Program in Zambia and South Sudan
Members of Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering in Zambia and South Sudan are realizing feeding programs in the two African countries through a food donation initiative, which Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of SDB is facilitating, a report sent to ACI Africa indicates.
Malawian Government Promises to Consult Religious Leaders on COVID-19 Measures
The Government of Malawi has responded to the concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops in the country that they had been excluded in the process of formulating and announcing new COVID-19 guidelines.
Ghanaian Religious Psychologist Concerned about “alarming” Mental Disorders amid Lockdown
A Religious Brother of the St. Augustine Order in Ghana has described statistics by the World Health Organization (WHO), which indicate that 650,000 Ghanaians are suffering from severe mental disorders, as alarming, a situation he says needs to be urgently addressed.
Catholic Professionals in Africa Express Support for #ZimbabweanLivesMatter Campaign
Catholic Professionals in Africa have expressed their solidarity with the ongoing #ZimbabweanLivesMatter campaign against the reported “atrocious and tragic campaign of human rights violations” in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Women in South Africa Organizing Online Prayers to Bridge Lockdown Solitude
The South African arm of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO), an international entity for Catholic women groups, is organizing for prayers slated for later this month to express solidarity with women who are suffering from solitude and isolation that comes with the COVID-19 lockdown, an official has told ACI Africa.
Cleric in South Sudan Calls on Government to Reopen Schools amid COVID-19 Lockdown
The Secretary General of the South Sudan’s Yei Diocese has backed calls by international agencies to re-opening learning institutions in the country, saying that keeping pupils at home during the COVID-19 lockdown only exposes them to danger.
How COVID-19 Has Affected DR Congo Residents: UK-Based Catholic Aid Agency
The leadership of the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) has, in a report explained how COVID-19 has affected people living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
African Pilgrims Urged “to intensify devotion to Divine Mercy” as World Congress Postponed
Pilgrims from Africa who had planned to be part of the fifth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) in the Island nation of Samoa have been encouraged “to intensify” their devotion to the Divine Mercy in their respective contexts.
Bishops in Zambia Pen Gratitude to Pope Francis after €100,000.00 Donation
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have written to Pope Francis expressing their joy and gratitude after the Holy Father wired a donation of €100,000.00 to the people of God in the Southern African country to help vulnerable populations who have been worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bishops’ Financial Firm in Uganda Supports Construction of Accident, Injury, Trauma Centre
The Catholic Bishops in Uganda have, through their financial institution, the Centenary Bank, contributed cash toward the construction of an accident, injury and trauma Centre in the country’s capital, Kampala.
Public Worship Duration and Age Limit Extended in Kenya's New Phased Reopening
Extended duration of public worship and the age limit for participation are among the new guidelines in Kenya announced Tuesday, August 11 by the Catholic Archbishop-led Interfaith Council.
Bishop’s Initiative Keeping South Sudanese Pupils Engaged amid COVID-19 Lockdown
The Holy Trinity Peace Village initiative founded by Bishop Paride Taban has become an oasis of hope to vulnerable populations in South Sudan and is now reaching out to school-going children who relied on the Centre for their educational needs before COVID-19 lockdown was declared in the East-Central African nation.
