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Ethiopia’s Tigray Region in “dire humanitarian situation”: Bishop in Ethiopia
The people of God in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region are experiencing “a dire humanitarian situation”, a Bishop in the Horn of Africa nation has expressed in a letter availed to ACI Africa.
Ethiopia’s Cardinal Urges Respect for Life, Constitutionalism Ahead of Christmas Day Jan 7
The need to respect human life and the upholding of the constitution in Ethiopia where violence in the country’s Tigray region is reportedly on the rise are some of the highlights of Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphiel’s message ahead of Christmas Day in the Horn of Africa nation.
Consolata Missionaries in Africa Express Solidarity with Church in Ethiopia amid Crisis
Members of the Consolata Missionaries ministering in Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid the ongoing crisis in the Horn of Africa nation’s Tigray region.
Catholic Aid Organization Facilitating Church Marriages for Couples in Ethiopia
The Borana people, members of one of the indigenous tribes in the South of Ethiopia, are embracing Catholic Sacraments with the help of a Pontifical charity organization which is at the centre of primary evangelization among the traditionally nomadic group.
Cleric Appeals for Safety of Missing Eritreans, Refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
An Eritrean Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe is appealing for the safety of arrested people and Eritrean refugees in conflict-ridden Ethiopia’s Tigray region amid reports of disappearance.
Bishops in Africa Demand “immediate laying down of arms” in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Catholic Bishops in Africa have, under their collective forum of Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), added their voice to those of other Bishops in Eastern Africa and international leaders in expressing concerns about the violent conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Interrupted Assistance Posing Multiple Threats to Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia: Cleric
The “sudden interruption” of assistance to Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia amid the ongoing violent conflict in Tigray region is posing multiple threats to hundreds of thousands of Eritreans, a Catholic Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe has said.
Ethiopia, Eritrea Fighting Militias Together, Political Analyst Tells Catholic Aid Agency
An Ethiopian political analyst has told a Catholic aid agency that Eritrea is fighting the Tigray People’s Liberation Front alongside Ethiopia amid reports that the ongoing war in the Horn of Africa has spilled over to Eritrea.
Pope Francis Appeals to Ethiopia’s “parties in conflict to stop violence, safeguard life”
Pope Francis has asked people to pray for Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the United Nations has said that “a full-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding.”
Global Catholic Peace Movement Alarmed by Violence in Ethiopia, Calls for Peace
The leadership of Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace movement, has expressed “great” concerns about the ongoing violent conflict in Ethiopia pitting the Federal government against the local authorities of the country’s Northernmost Tigray region.
“War is anti-life, it kills, maims, destroys”: Eritrea’s Bishops over Violence in Ethiopia
Catholic Bishops in Eritrea have expressed sadness over the ongoing civil conflict in Ethiopia highlighting the negative effects of war, including loss of lives, displacements, destructions, among others.
Cleric Calls for Protection of Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
A Rome-based Eritrean Cleric known for his ministry with refugees and migrants crossing from North Africa to Europe is calling for the protection of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Catholic Refugee Agency Appeals for Humanitarian Access amid Ethiopia’s Tigray Violence
The leadership of a Catholic refugee agency with operations in 56 countries worldwide is appealing for humanitarian access to Ethiopia’s Tigray region, which is experiencing violent conflict between the Federal government forces and the paramilitary in the Northern region of the Horn of Africa country.
Eastern Africa’s Bishops Express Solidarity with Ethiopians amid Fighting in Tigray
Bishops in Eastern Africa have expressed their solidarity with the people of God in Ethiopia amid reportedly escalating violence pitting the Federal government against the local authorities of the country’s Northernmost Tigray region.
Pope Francis “following with concerns” Conflict in Ethiopia, Calls for Ceasefire in Libya
Pope Francis says he is “following with concerns” the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia pitting the federal government against the local authorities of the country’s northernmost Tigray region.
Resolve “differences amicably, in spirit of respect, trust”: Bishops in Ethiopia
Following tensions between Ethiopia’s Federal government and the leadership of Tigray Regional State, Catholic Bishops in the Horn of Africa nation have appealed to both parties to resolve their differences amicably, in a spirit of mutual “respect and trust.”
Catholic Aid Agency Highlights Comboni Missionary Sisters’ Apostolate in Ethiopia
The apostolate of the members of the Religious Institute of Comboni Missionary Sisters among the indigenous in Ethiopia has been highlighted in a report, which Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International published Friday, October 23.
Catholic Leaders in Africa Join Global Calls to Cancel Developing Countries’ Debts
Catholic leaders in Africa have joined the more than 140 other Christian groups’ representatives from across the world who are calling on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cancel developing nations’ debts amid COVID-19 challenges.
Salesians Highlight Programs Promoting Hand Washing in Africa Ahead of Global Event
Ahead of the Global Handwashing Day (GHD) set to be marked in the context of COVID-19 on October 15, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has highlighted programs promoting good hygiene practices around the globe, including Africa.
New Documentary Film Anchored on Ethiopian Priest’s Venture to Evangelize an Exotic Tribe
Renown filmmaker Magdalena Wolnik’s new documentary, which has been selected for the 23rd Religion Today Film Festival is a fascinating story of an Ethiopian Priest who leaves the comfort of his home in the north and swims against the current in his attempt to evangelize an indigenous community in the hostile Southern part of the Horn of Africa.
