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COVID-19
Pope Francis Prays for Government Leaders Facing the Coronavirus Crisis
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for mayors, governors, presidents, and legislators at a time when many government leaders are making decisions about whether to ease or extend coronavirus restrictions.
How a Nigeria-based Catholic Medical Centre is Responding to COVID-19 Search for Cure
As medical practitioners across the globe seek to understand the new coronavirus and engage in finding a cure, a Nigeria-based Catholic medical center that develops and promotes the use of “African medicine” is responding to this search by proposing a herbal drug as a possible cure for COVID-19.
A Kenya-based Order of Nuns Reaches Out to Families Affected by Floods
Members of a Kenya-based Order of nuns have reached out to over 200 needy families in Western Kenya affected by floods following ongoing heavy rains in the East African nation, one of the nuns involved in the Thursday, April 30 initiative has told ACI Africa.
“Pay Salaries on time, improve working conditions”: South Sudanese Archbishop to Employers
On the occasion of the globe celebration of the International Labor Day marked amid restrictions put in place by governments to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archbishop South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called on employers in both public and private sectors to ensure that salaries of employees are paid “at the right time” and that they work with dignity.
Tanzanian Nun Who Succumbed to COVID-19 Lived a “joyful life of simplicity”
Sr. Anastacia Cristian Malisa, the Tanzanian-born nun of the Order of Saint Clare (The Poor Clares) who succumbed to COVID-19 April 25 while serving in Italy is being remembered as a simple and joyful person who was always at the service of vulnerable in the society.
Bishops in Uganda “postpone” Uganda Martyrs’ Day Pilgrimage over COVID-19 Restrictions
Bishops in the East African nation of Uganda have postponed indefinitely the celebrations of the Martyrs’ Day that had been scheduled for May 29 and June 3 due to the COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the government including public gatherings.
It is Hunger that will Kill People before COVID-19, Bishops in South Sudan, Sudan Warn
South Sudanese are worried about dying of hunger more than COVID-19 infections, a Bishop in the countries has told ACI Africa, expressing concerns over lockdown directives issued by the government.
The Five Needs of Swaziland’s Manzini Diocese amid COVID-19 Crisis
To facilitate the Catholic Church’s response to COVID-19 pandemic in the landlocked Southern African Kingdom of Eswatini popularly known as Swaziland, the Bishop of Manzini diocese has outlined “five priorities” for the one-diocese country, inviting the people of God support the course.
Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese Lifts Suspension on Sunday Public Mass
The suspension on the celebration of Public Mass has been lifted for Sundays in Cameroon’s Kumbo diocese, the Bishop has announced.
Parish Church in Tanzania’s Morogoro Diocese Closed Over Desecration
St. Mary’s Modeco, one of the parishes in Tanzania’s Catholic diocese of Morogoro was closed early this week following an incident of desecration during the early hours of Monday, April 27, and Mass is being celebrated at the parish hall, Priests ministering at the parish have told ACI Africa.
Bishops in Kenya Appeal for Support to Reach Millions Affected by COVID-19 Crisis
Catholic Bishops in the East African nation of Kenya are appealing for support to facilitate the realization of their collective initiative that seeks to assist those affected by COVID-19 pandemic, especially the most vulnerable, “including the 2.5 million people living in informal settlements.”
“Grassroot evangelization will be a priority”: Nigerian Bishop at Installation
On the occasion of his episcopal installation, the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected diocese of Ekwulobia in southeastern Nigeria, Peter Ebere Okpaleke, has said that in his pastoral ministry, he will strive to emphasize evangelization at the local level, inviting the people of God to a “personal and intimate relationship with Jesus.”
Why a Cameroonian Prelate is Receiving Unprecedented Public Attention over COVID-19
A Cameroonian Archbishop known for his practice of herbalism is receiving unprecedented public attention in his country, including being sought after by mainstream media in the Central African nation over COVID-19 intervention. Here is why.
Pray Not to Question God’s Existence during COVID-19, Religious Leaders in Ghana Implore
Christians in Ghana ended their three-day National prayer and fasting to seek God’s intervention and direction in the fight against COVID-19, with religious leaders cautioning against the temptation to question God’s existence in the difficult pandemic times.
“Shuffling between two crises is no easy job”: Bishops in Cameroon’s Anglophone Region
Two Bishops in the midst of the protracted Anglophone crisis in the Central African nation of Cameroon have, in an interview with ACI Africa, reflected on the challenge that COVID-19 crisis presents to their pastoral ministry, one of them describing the experience as “no easy job.”
Retired Kenyan Bishop, Second African Prelate to Succumb to COVID-19
The Bishop Emeritus of Kenya’s Meru Diocese, Bishop Silas Silvius Njiru succumbed to COVID-19 in the early hours of Tuesday, April 28 in Italy where he has been residing. He was 91.
“I appeal to the generosity, solidarity of parishioners”: Mauritian Cardinal
A Cardinal in the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius has appealed to parishioners in his country to help meet the needs of their respective parishes as their Priests struggle financially amid COVID-19 challenges that have seen reduced support toward the needy.
Catholic Journalists in Africa Urged to Support Pope Francis’ COVID-19 Commission
Catholic journalists in Africa have been urged to support the COVID-19 Commission, which Pope Francis established mid-April, by volunteering their journalistic skills and platforms to help achieve its goals.
Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese “to slowly lift suspension” on Public Mass
In view of the envisaged easing of the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by Nigeria's Anambra State, home to the Metropolitan See of Onitsha, the Archbishop has announced the possibility of lifting the suspension of Public Mass, albeit slowly.
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker to Mark Start of Novena Against COVID-19 in Cameroon
Bishops in the central African nation of Cameroon have chosen the feast of St. Joseph the Worker marked May 1 as the start of nine days of prayer during which the people of God in the country will join them to pray for liberation from COVID-19 crisis.
