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“An original sin”: Cardinal in Nigeria Faults Politicians for Rigging Elections
Politicians commit an original sin when they rig an election , John Cardinal Onaiyekan has said, and faulted Nigerians who seek political positions to enrich themselves.
Politicians Laud Religious Leaders in South Sudanese State for Peace Initiatives
Politicians in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State have lauded initiatives that faith-based leaders have undertaken in the Central-East African nation to end conflict among local communities.
Be Wary of Political Candidates Offering Bribes for Votes: Catholic Bishops in Kenya
Two Catholic Bishops in Kenya have urged the electorate in the East African country to be cautious about political candidates offering bribes for votes.
Catholic Bishops in Senegal Urge Politicians to “dialogue in truth” Ahead of Elections
Catholic Bishops in Senegal have, in a collective statement, urged politicians in the West African nation to prioritize “dialogue in truth” for a peaceful legislative election scheduled for July 31.
Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Urges Young People to “avoid being misled by politicians”
A Catholic Bishop in South Sudan has cautioned young people in the East-Central African nation against politicians who mislead the youth, using them to achieve their selfish goals.
Politics in Ghana Shifted from “divinely ordained profession” to “disgusting word”: Bishop
Politics in Ghana has shifted bring being “a divinely ordained profession” to a word that is “disgusting”, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said.
Christian Workers in Kenya Urge Politicians to Engage Professionals in Campaigns
The leadership of an organization of Christian professionals in Kenya is urging politicians in the East African nation to engage them in their political campaigns ahead of the August 2022 general elections.
Focus on “service of the common good”, Catholic Archbishop in Ghana Urges Politicians
Politicians in the West African nation of Ghana need to focus on the welfare of the people who voted them into office rather than their personal interests, a Catholic Archbishop in the West African country has said.
Politicians Can Become Saints, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Says, Calls for Service to Poor
All people despite their social status, including politicians, are called to live a life of holiness and have an equal opportunity to become saints, the Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has said.
Nigerian Politicians “unwilling to drink from the cup of suffering”: Catholic Archbishop
After winning elections, politicians in the West African nation of Nigeria distance themselves from their respective electorates, “unwilling” to address the challenges of the people they were close to when vying for positions, a Catholic Archbishop has said.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Discourages Priests “from soliciting for funds from politicians”
The Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has “strongly discouraged” members of the Clergy from reaching out to politicians for funds.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Emphasizes Bishops’ Ban on Political Campaigns in Churches
Politicians in Kenya have been cautioned against using church premises including the pulpit for their political campaigns.
“Refrain from acts of violence, hate speech”: Catholic Bishops in Zambia Urge Politicians
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have cautioned political actors against inciting members of the public to violence before, during and after general elections scheduled to take place on August 12.
Ivorian Cardinal Cautions Politicians against Internal Disputes, Urges Reconciliation
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary in the Priesthood, cautioned politicians in the West African nation against internal quarrels and instead become part of initiatives toward national reconciliation.
Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Regional Politicians against “sterile quarrels and debates”
The Bishop of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Inongo Diocese has cautioned politicians in the Province of Mai-Ndombe that is within his episcopal see against the tendency to engage in “sterile quarrels and debates.”
Zimbabwean Cleric Cautions Politicians against Manipulation, Urges Inclusive Leadership
A Catholic Priest in Zimbabwe’s Archdiocese of Bulawayo has called upon politicians to desist from manipulating the masses for their own selfish gains and encouraged inclusivity in politics in order to realize development in various African countries.
“Reconciliation is more important than elections”: Ivorian Cardinal Tells Politicians
The Cardinal in Ivory Coast has, in a statement, expressed his concerns about the election-related violence in the West African country and has called on the parties behind the conflict to look beyond the election event and instead focus on reconciliation of the people of God.
“Stop all forms of violence, establish inclusive dialogue”: Guinean Prelate to Politicians
The Archbishop of Guinea’s Conakry Archdiocese has reached out to the political leaders in the West African nation who are involved in election-related violent conflict, urging for an “inclusive dialogue for peace.”
Zimbabwe’s Church Leaders, Politicians Realize Consultative Meeting on Country’s Crises
Church leaders in Zimbabwe realized their inaugural consultative meeting with those at the helm of various political parties in the country, convened to deliberate on challenges bedeviling the Southern African nation from the economic collapse to the political stalemate.
“The misfortune of Ivory Coast is its politicians”: Ivorian Missionary Cleric
With elections in the West African nation of Ivory Coast slated to take place later this year amid heightened tensions following the arrest warrant issued for one of the presidential candidates, a missionary cleric, a native of the country, has blamed politicians for the challenges bedeviling citizens.
