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How Catholics Can Speak Up for More Ethical Vaccines
A series of letter templates released by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) allows Catholic to contact vaccine makers and ask them to stop relying on cell lines from aborted babies.
PMS Kenya Lauded for Robust Evangelization Initiatives Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
The leadership of the Society of Missionary Childhood , which seeks to help children to discover the missionary spirit across the globe, has lauded officials of the organization in Kenya for keeping children engaged in evangelization initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before Closing Refugee Camps in Kenya, “exert maximum forethought, caution”: Jesuit Agency
The leadership of the international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), has urged the Kenyan government to “exert maximum forethought and caution” before implementing its decision to close two major refugee camps in the country.
Agencies Need to Empower Former Displaced Persons for Self-reliance: Nigerian Bishop
There is a need for agencies, be they government or humanitarian, to empower former Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), according them opportunities for self-reliance, a Nigerian Bishop has emphasized.
Catholic Entities in Africa Participate in Vatican’s Launch of Debt Cancellation Campaign
Catholic Church entities in Africa earlier this week joined the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the COVID-19 Commission in the launching of the debt cancellation campaign for countries in Africa amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bishops in Zambia Decline Government’s “Church Empowerment Fund”, Give Reasons
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have declined to take up the “Church Empowerment Fund” (CEF) introduced by the country’s leadership to cushion churches amid financial hardships following COVID-19 restrictions.
Nigerian Bishop Dismisses Skepticism Toward COVID-19 Vaccines as “propaganda”
A Catholic Bishop in Nigeria has dismissed skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines as “propaganda” and encouraged the people of God in the West African nation to get vaccinated.
Being Vaccinated against COVID-19 Part of “duty to care”: Jesuit Leaders in Africa
Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa have, through their leadership, sought to encourage the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination program, saying being vaccinated is part of the Christian “duty do care.”
Amid Public Worship Suspension in Kenya, Bishop Urges Clerics to Foster “message of hope”
The Apostolic Administrator of Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese has encouraged members of the Clergy serving in the Metropolitan see to remains sources of encouragement and hope amid public worship suspension in sections of the East African nation.
Public Worship in Multiple Dioceses in Kenya Suspended amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Public worship in some four Kenyan Dioceses has been suspended indefinitely amid a spike in reported cases of COVID-19 in the East African nation.
South Sudanese Archbishop Urges Government to Allow Doctors to Examine COVID-19 Vaccine
The Archbishop of South Sudan’s Juba Archdiocese has called upon the government of the East-Central African nation to permit national doctors and scientists examine the COVID-19 vaccine, which landed into the country Thursday, March 25.
Catholic Health Professionals in Kenya Providing School Services to Curb COVID-19
A team of health professionals in Kenya that includes medical doctors, professional counsellors, nurses and other health practitioners are attending to school going children in their respective learning institutions to limit the learners’ exposure to COVID-19 infections.
Churches in Mauritius to Remain Closed During Holy Week amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The leadership of the Catholic Church in Mauritius has directed that churches in the country remain closed during Holy Week in line with restrictions, which the government of the Indian Ocean Island nation put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Kenya’s Elderly, Sick to Continue Worshipping in Private amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases
The elderly and the sick in Kenya have been urged to continue worshiping in private as the country reports a steady increase in the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Catholic Health Provider in Africa Responds to Vatican Call for Improved Water, Hygiene
The Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, an Order of the Catholic Church that provides health services in African countries and all over the world, is on the forefront of responding to the Vatican call on Catholic health facilities to improve hygienic measures especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
Ban on Public Worship in Mozambique amid COVID-19 Causing “much greater” Damage: Prelate
An Archbishop in Mozambique has, in a statement, expressed concerns about the ban placed on public worship in the Southern African nation saying the measure taken against the prevention of COVID-19 is causing “much greater” damage to society.
Why South Sudanese Children are Safer in School Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Closure of schools in South Sudan owing to COVID-19 has exposed children in the East-Central African nation to numerous societal dangers, the head of a Catholic school in the country has said, noting that the children are safer in schools, coronavirus pandemic notwithstanding.
Kenya’s Catholic Doctors Maintain Stance against COVID Vaccine, Say Mean Well for Africa
Members of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) have maintained their strong opposition to the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination in the East African nation, saying their caution against the coronavirus vaccine means well for the people in the country and in other African countries seeking to administer the vaccine.
Increased Minors’ Beheadings in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Raises Fear of Childhood Trauma
Children as young as 11 years old are being murdered in Mozambique’s embattled Province of Cabo Delgado, an international charity organization that deals with minors has said, expressing fear that the ongoing tragedy will leave a permanent mark on the children in the country.
“Endangering lives by gathering not an act of worship”: Religious Leaders in Mauritius
In the wake of a surge in reported cases of COVID-19 in Mauritius, religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation have underscored the need to adhere to government guidelines prohibiting gatherings.
