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COVID-19
Additional Safety Guidelines for Public Liturgical Celebrations in Ghana Outlined
Following the easing of restrictions on public gatherings in Ghana, Catholic Bishops in the West African of Ghana have issued additional directives to guide various liturgical celebrations in a bid to contain the possible spread of COVID-19.
Burundi's Government Calls for “calm, prayers” Following the President’s Death
Government officials in Burundi have asked the citizens of the East African nation “to remain calm” and to pray for the soul of their country’s President, Pierre Nkurunziza who died Monday, June 8 at the age of 55.
Excitement as Catholics in Ghana Celebrate First Public Mass after Lockdown
The reopening of churches in Ghana after three months of suspension of public worship was marked with excitement as worshippers took part in Eucharistic celebrations in their respective parishes and prayer centers, albeit low attendance.
Don’t “take pandemic as an opportunity to deviate from family values”: Bishops in Kenya
Catholic Bishops in Kenya are cautioning the people of God in the East African nation against the temptation to disregard values cultivated in families such as love and forgiveness amid COVID-19 challenges ranging from job loses, reduced income, and restrictions to movement among others.
“I was delighted to find the parishioners”: Mauritian Cleric at Resumption of Public Mass
A Priest serving in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has expressed joy interacting with the faithful of his Parish on Holy Trinity Sunday, June 7, the first Eucharistic celebration since the resumption of public Mass in the country after more than two months of a nationwide lockdown.
“Prepackaged communion bread” Directive Defies Liturgical Norms, Ghanaian Prelate Explains
Following the recent controversial directive by Ghana’s Minister for Religious Affairs that bread and wine be given to worshipers as they enter their respective places of worship, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said the directive is at variance with “liturgical norms” and offered an explanation.
Amid Stay-at-Home Directive, “something good can still emerge”: Ethiopian Cardinal
The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has encouraged the people of God in the country to turn the challenge of staying at home amid COVID-19 into an opportunity for reflection “on the meaning of life” in the light of the “Word of God.”
South Sudanese Cleric Calls for Effective Leadership amid COVID-19
A Catholic Priest in South Sudan has called on the government, churches, the civil society and families across the country to execute effective leadership during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that the virus has presented itself as “a challenge and a litmus test to governments across the world.”
Catholic Priests May be Feeling “nonessential” amid COVID-19: Here's How You Can Help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent months, priests across the U.S. and other parts of the world may be feeling “nonessential” as they struggle to support or even engage with their parish community, one psychologist said.
Over 900 Households Receive Boost from Caritas South Sudan to Engage in Farming
Caritas South Sudan, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Eastern Africa country, has given seeds and farm tools to over 900 households in the Catholic Diocese of Yei to improve livelihoods and to contribute to economic growth in the country.
“Main challenge facing South Africa now is saving lives”: Church Leaders in South Africa
Leaders of various Christian denominations in South Africa have, in a collective statement, identified the saving of human life amid COVID-19 as “the main challenge” the people of God in their country are facing and called for a response that is “holistic and humane.”
Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese Outlines Safety Guidelines for Resumption of Public Masses
Days after the Federal Government of Nigeria lifted restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has announced the resumption of public Mass and outlined a raft of measures aimed at containing the possible spread of the coronavirus disease.
Bishops in Ghana Give Separate Dates for Resumption of Public Mass
Following the easing of the ban on public gatherings in Ghana, which the country’s President declared, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have announced the resumption of public Mass in their respective jurisdictions under strict safety guidelines, giving separate dates for inaugural liturgical gatherings.
Amid COVID-19, Street Children in Angola’s Capital “most vulnerable”: Salesian Aid Agency
The plight of street children in Angola’s capital, Luanda amid COVId-19 restrictions is a course for concern, the leadership of the U.S.-based Salesian Missions, the development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) that supports homeless boys and girls in the Southern African nation has reported.
What One Catholic Mission Hospital in Kenya is Doing to Weather COVID-19 Storm
The management of St. Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital, one of the health facilities of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, last week sent home 40 employees in one of the toughest decisions the hospital has been forced to make as COVID-19 continues to plunge the world in deep uncertainty.
Bishops in Congo-Brazzaville Want Resumption of Public Worship “in an organized manner”
In a meeting with the Prime Minister of Congo-Brazzaville early this week, representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country expressed the need for resuming public worship in a way that does not put the people of God at risk of contracting COVID-19.
“Gradual restoration of public Mass” Announced for Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese
The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria announced, last Sunday, a gradual resumption of public Mass in anticipation of the easing of COVID-19 related restrictions by the government early this week.
Kenyan Catholic Activist Spearheading Campaign to Reopen Places of Worship
A Kenyan Catholic activist is spearheading an online campaign for the resumption of public worship in the East African nation while adhering to “necessary measures.”
Kenyan Nun Wins State Award for Feeding Street Children amid COVID-19
Sr. Winnie Mutuku was serving late lunch to 14 street boys inside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart compound of the Diocese of Kitale in the western part of Kenya when she received an unfamiliar call from a government official.
“It is time to strengthen the domestic church”: Ugandan Archbishop on Martyrs’ Day
At celebrations marking Martyrs’ Day, the Archbishop of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has called on the people of God under his care to follow the example of the Ugandan martyrs in view of strengthening their Christian faith within their respective families amid COVID-19 challenges.
