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How Salesian Missionaries are Protecting Youths in West Africa from Human Trafficking
On the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons marked July 30, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has joined other humanitarian organizations in reviewing initiatives toward curbing human trafficking around the world, including countries in West Africa.
More Gains for the Church in Ghana as Archdiocese Plans Public Pilgrimage
With relaxed restrictions on public worship in Ghana and a further extension of the duration of worship in the West African country, Church activities in the country seem to be getting back to normal with the latest announcement of a pilgrimage that will take place in the Archdiocese of Kumasi mid next month.
Church Leaders in South Africa “disgusted by revelations of looting of COVID-19 funds”
Church leaders in South Africa have expressed their displeasure over the “revelations of” looting of funds meant for fighting against COVID-19 in the country saying the acts are typical of “vultures and hyenas over dead bodies.”
Catholic Charity Among Agencies Partnering with Ireland to Fight COVID-19 in Sierra Leone
The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trocaire, is among Ireland’s “three largest humanitarian agencies” that have come together to address COVID-19 challenges in Sierra Leone.
Ethiopian Cardinal Highlights COVID-19 “harmful side effects,” Church’s Intervention
The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia, Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel, has highlighted the “harmful side effects” of COVID-19 in the East African country including the loss of a Catholic Bishop and increased cases of gender-based violence (GBV).
“Our faith has been strengthened” amid COVID-19 Restrictions: Senegalese Prelate
An Archbishop in Senegal has, in an interview on the challenges facing the local Church amid COVID-19 restrictions, said that the faith of the people of God in the West African nation “has been strengthened” through family prayer.
CRS in South Sudan to Deploy Medical Students to Support Patients’ Home-based Care
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in South Sudan has embarked on an initiative that will see undergraduate medical students provide home-based care for patients who exhibit flu-like symptoms in a bid to relieve strain on medical facilities in the East-Central African country.
Ghana’s President Extends Public Worship Duration to Two Hours
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the duration of public worship from one hour to two hours effective August 1, in response to a petition that was made by religious leaders in the west African country.
In South Africa “people have lowered their guard”: Missionary Cleric on COVID-19 Measures
A missionary Priest ministering in South Africa has said that majority of people in the country are not taking COVID-19 precautionary measures seriously despite high infection rates and cautioned that the laxity could lead to more stringent government-sanctioned restrictions.
SECAM Leadership Defers Annual Collection amid COVID-19 Challenges
The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has announced that the usual annual collection of funds to support the symposium activities on the continent will not happen this year due to COVID-19 challenges.
Prelate in Sierra Leone Condemns Unrest that Killed Five, Urges Focus on COVID-19 Fight
The Apostolic Administrator of Makeni Diocese in Sierra Leone, Bishop Natale Paganelli, has condemned a recent attack in a town in the west African country that left at least five people dead and several others injured.
Pastors in South Africa Risk Prosecution for COVID-19 Non-Compliant Funerals
Gatherings for the last rites in South Africa have been identified as “a major source of mass infection” of the coronavirus with the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) cautioning that leaders of various Christian denominations who flout COVID-19 measures risk facing prosecution.
Corruption in Nigeria’s State Sectors “worrisome, scandalous, mind boggling”: Archbishop
Reports of “pervasive corruption” and manipulations of leaders “craving for power” in Nigeria are concerns, which an Archbishop in the West African nation has voiced against, terming the trend as scandalous, mind boggling, “terribly worrisome and unfortunate.”
Why Bishops in CAR are Concerned about December General Elections
Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, at the end of their weeklong Ordinary Plenary Assembly, expressed their concerns about the general elections slated to take place December 27.
Ghana’s Faith-Based Groups Have “kept country going” amid COVID-19 Crisis: Government
A government official in Ghana has, at a presentation in parliament, acknowledged with appreciation the role of faith-based organizations saying they have “kept the country going.”
Bishops in Southern Africa Eulogize Anti-Apartheid Icon for Legacy of Democracy, Equality
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late Andrew Mlangeni, the anti-apartheid icon who stood the 1963-1964 Rivonia Trial alongside Nelson Mandela, applauding him for his contribution to democracy and equality in South Africa.
After DRC’s COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased, “continue with preventive measures”: Prelate
A Catholic Archbishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has underscored the need to continue adhering to COVID-19 measures even after the restrictions, which the government put in place in March, are lifted.
Inside New Bishop’s 100 Days “of prayer and growth” at a South African Diocese
The ordination of Bishop Joseph Kizito as the Local Ordinary of Aliwal Diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Eastern Cape, South Africa in February was the highlight of the Ugandan-born Prelate’s life.
JRS on Plight of Refugees in Eastern Africa amid Cash Shortfalls, COVID-19 Restrictions
The leadership of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has, in an interview with ACI Africa, highlighted the plight of refugees in Eastern Africa as they grapple with the double crisis of reduced food rations from the World Food Program (WFP) due to cash shortfalls and COVID-19 restrictions.
Annual Marian Pilgrimage in Benin Canceled, Pilgrims to “pray fervently” for Healing
The annual Marian pilgrimage to Arigbo Grotto in Dassa in the Central part of Benin that had been scheduled to take place in August has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Bishops in the West African country announced Tuesday, July 21 and called on pilgrims to “pray fervently” through the intercession of Mary for “many graces of healing for the sick.”
