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COVID-19
Catholic Church in Ghana Suffers Losses in Education, Health Projects owing to COVID-19
The Catholic Church in Ghana has not been spared by the COVID-19 pandemic that has threatened to sink the country’s health and education sectors.
Lift “all sanctions on Zimbabwe”, Christian Leaders Say, Urge “citizen-centered process”
There is need to lift “all sanctions on Zimbabwe” and to adopt a process that is “citizen-centered”, Christian leaders under the auspices of Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have said in a statement.
Deadline for Rome-Based Best African Storytellers Contest “Communicating Africa”, Extended
Young African storytellers who missed the deadline for the ninth Harambee International Award have been given an opportunity to make their submissions for the coveted prize.
Seek to Understand Factors Behind Low COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Africa: Catholic Agency
There is need to understand the factors and circumstances behind low COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Africa, the leadership of the Rome-based Catholic lay Religious Sovereign Order of Malta, Malteser International (MI), has said.
Faith Leaders in Africa among Signatories to Joint “response to pandemic, climate crisis”
Faith-based leaders in Africa are among hundreds of “the high-level religious and spiritual leaders who have signed onto the Sacred People, Sacred Heart Statement”, calling for a joint response to the COVID-19 pandemic and “the climate crisis.”
Catholic Peace Foundation Expresses Concerns about Growing Instability in Eswatini
The leadership of the Catholic charity and peace foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has expressed concerns about the protracted political instability characterized by demonstrations and violence in Eswatini.
Stop Using COVID-19 to Postpone Dialogue, Church Leaders in Eswatini Tell Government
The Council of Swaziland Churches in Eswatini has asked the government of the Southern African nation to stop using the COVID-19 situation to postpone dialogue that they say will restore peace in the country that is experiencing protracted protests.
Religious’ Vaccine Awareness Program in Ghana to Target “those on the margins of society”
The COVID-19 vaccine awareness program under the auspices of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious in Ghana (CMSRGH) seeks to target the marginalized, a report following the official launch of the initiative last week indicates.
Claim “We have always done it that way” Poison for Church’s Life: South African Bishop
The tendency to be opposed to change through the claim that “we have always done it that way” is dangerous for the Church in modern times, a Catholic Bishop in South Africa has said.
Christians in Nigeria Asked to “keep fingers crossed” amid Efforts to Rescue Leah Sharibu
A Christian peace and social justice advocate in Nigeria has called upon Christians in the country to remain hopeful that Leah Sharibu, a young Nigerian woman kidnapped in 2018, will regain her freedom soon.
Rome-based Catholic Entity Decries Low COVID-19 Uptake in Africa, Highlights Interventions
The leadership of Harambee Africa International, the Rome-based international Catholic association established to enhance various realities in Sub-Saharan Africa, has decried the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among African countries, warning that the trend puts the whole world at risk of a protracted pandemic.
Priest in Lesotho Addresses Misconceptions about Clergy, Religious Who Further Studies
Catholic Priests and women and men Religious who go back to class to further their studies in various fields are often misunderstood by members of their respective communities, a Catholic Priest in Lesotho who was recently awarded a doctorate has said.
Vatican Backs South Africa, India Proposal to Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Production Barriers
The Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, has maintained the support of the Vatican entity of a call to waive barriers in the production of COVID-19 vaccines as proposed by South Africa and India.
Four Catholic School Teachers in Kenya among Tutors Awarded for Exemplary Work
Four Catholic School teachers in Kenya are among 31 tutors who have been recognized by their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), for their exemplary work in year 2020.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Invites Prayer for “servant leaders” Ahead of Country’s Elections
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Marsabit Diocese has urged the people of God in Kenya to start praying to get hardworking leaders who will have the people’s interests at heart as campaigns toward August 2022 general elections gain momentum.
Closure of Places of Worship “ignores psychological, spiritual realities”: Bishops in Togo
A recent decision to close places of worship amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Togo did not take into consideration psychological, social and spiritual realities, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Catholic Priest in Sierra Leone Faults Harsh COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Ebola Was Worse
The Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has faulted the COVID-19 restrictions that were imposed on places of worship in the West African country, saying that most of the restrictions were unnecessary and denied the people the religious encounter at the time they needed it the most.
Religious Leaders Caution Kenyans against Political Gatherings amid COVID-19
Members of the Interfaith Council on COVID-19 in Kenya are urging citizens of the East African nation to keep off political gatherings which are potential spreaders of the coronavirus.
Vatican Clarifies COVID-19 Vaccine Pass Rules for Employees, Visitors of City State
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination.
Catholic Education Facility in Kenya Launches Manual to Foster Disability Awareness
A Catholic education facility in Kenya’s Ngong Diocese has launched a handbook aimed at fostering awareness about people living with disabilities in view of addressing cases of “unequal and discriminatory treatment” amid COVID-19 challenges.
