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Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone's Archdiocese of Freetown during the celebration of the feast day of Sr. Edward the Confessor. Credit: Archdiocese of Freetown -Communication Unit

Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis

Oct 14, 2025

The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles, the president of Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone (CBSL). Credit: Freetown Catholic Archdiocese

At Planned Sierra Leone’s National Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishops Hope to Foster “path of conversion”

Jul 3, 2025

Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone have expressed optimism that the planned National Pilgrimage scheduled for November 21 will be an opportunity for the people of God in the West African nation to seek not only the “path of conversion” but also national cohesion.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown

Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Urges Realistic Sex Education Programs at Marriage to Curb “contraceptive culture”

Jun 29, 2025

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone  has called for faith-based, realistic sex education programs targeting couples preparing for marriage.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown. Credit: Archdiocese of Freetown

Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox

May 27, 2025

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has issued new directives to guide public worship in his Metropolitan See following a rapid increase in Mpox cases in the West African nation. 

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown. Credit: Caritas Freetown

“False”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Dismisses Mention of His Name in Abortion Bill Saga

Jan 6, 2025

The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has dismissed a government report that seems to suggest he is satisfied with proposed amendments to the controversial Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African country.

Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Makeni

“Vote categorically against that bill”: Catholic Bishop to Sierra Leone’s Legislators on Bill to Legalize Abortion

Dec 27, 2024

Sierra Leone’s proposed Bill that is dubbed “Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Care Act 2024” should be rejected, Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Makeni has told Legislators of the West African nation. 

“Clearly forbidden”: Religious Leaders in Sierra Leone Oppose Government Plan to Legalize Abortion

Dec 23, 2024

The Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) has opposed a draft Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African nation, noting that the Bill “gravely” contradicts religious teachings in the country.

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL). Credit: The Calabash Newspaper/Facebook

Pro-Abortion Activists Fabricating Maternal Death Statistics to Push for Abortion in Sierra Leone: Religious Leaders

Dec 21, 2024

In order to push for the legalization of abortion in Sierra Leone, local and international pro-abortion activists are fabricating figures to show how lack of “safe access to abortion” is leading to massive deaths, faith-based leaders in the West African country have said.

Catholic Priests at the conclusion of the 10th Conference of the Regional Union of West African Priests has been organized under the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA). Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Priests in West Africa Conclude Conference with Commitment to Foster Peace in Troubled Countries

Jun 13, 2024

Priests who attended the 10th Congress of the Regional Union of Priests of West Africa have acknowledged the existence of ethnic and religious-based divisions in the region and pledged to do their part in ending them.

Catholic Priests attending the 10th Conference of the Regional Union of West African Priests has been organized under the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA). Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

There is Disregard for Dignity, Catholic Theologian on Why Conflicts in West Africa are Escalating

Jun 7, 2024

A Catholic priest in Guinea-Bissau has blamed the escalation of violence and other forms of conflicts in West African countries on the failure to treat individuals and groups in the region with dignity.

Fr. Peter Konteh

How Catholic Priests are Confronting Religious Intolerance in West Africa

Jun 6, 2024

Catholic priests are at the forefront of the fight against ethnic and religious-based intolerance in West Africa. This, they do by fostering the culture of inclusivity and respect for diversity, an official at the general assembly of priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau has said.

A section of priests who are attending the 10th Conference of the Regional Union of West African Priests in Guinea-Bissau. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Priests in West Africa Urged to Find Solutions to Region’s Tribal, Religious Conflicts

Jun 5, 2024

Catholic priests in West Africa who are meeting in Guinea-Bissau for their general assembly have been urged to propose ways to address ethnic and religious divisions in the region.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during an interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Agenzia Fides

Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Puzzled by Low Turnout for Holy Week Activities “in the last twenty or so years”

Mar 25, 2024

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles  of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has decried the low turnout for Holy Week activities in the Archdiocese, and expressed concern that the lay faithful he is shepherding have continued to show indifference to many other pastoral activities that are available for them.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholics in Sierra Leone Asked to Confess Sins against the Environment

Mar 20, 2024

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles  of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has challenged citizens of the West African nation to treat their abuse of the environment as an “ecological sin”, which must be confessed.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during an interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Caritas Freetown

“Tribalism is showing its ugly head in our Church”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone

Mar 19, 2024

The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has decried favouritism in the West African nation based on tribal lines, and expressed concern that the vice is now manifesting itself among members of the Church.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during an interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Caritas Freetown

“Not synodal”, Archbishop in Sierra Leone against “monopolizing” Parts of Holy Mass

Mar 11, 2024

The Eucharist is the centre of a synodal Church requiring the participation of all “by virtue of their common baptism”, the Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has said, and cautioned individuals and groups against monopolizing activities of Holy Mass.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

“Having sleepless nights”: Archbishop in Sierra Leone Concerned about Empty Confessionals

Feb 27, 2024

The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has raised concern about the people’s growing lack of interest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in his Metropolitan See, saying that the trend is giving him sleepless nights.

Members of the Inter-Territorial Catholic Bishops' Conference of The Gambia and Sierra Leone (ITCABIC). Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops in Sierra Leone Bemoan Years of Instability, Pray for Better Days

Dec 30, 2023

With a coup d’etat attempt that followed a chaotic presidential election in Sierra Leone, the West African country endured one of its most unstable years, Catholic Bishops in the country have said.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Archbishop’s Plea ahead of General Elections in Sierra Leone

Jun 22, 2023

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has appealed to the citizens of the West African nation to maintain peace as the country prepares for the Saturday, June 24 general elections.

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL). Credit: The Calabash Newspaper/Facebook

“Early warning signs of election violence”: Sierra Leone’s Religious Leaders ahead of Poll

Apr 24, 2023

Members of the Inter-Religious Council of Sierra Leone (IRCSL) have observed with concern the rising cases of ethnic-based campaigns, and unrest, among other occurrences that the faith-based leaders are terming “early warning signs of conflict and election violence” as the country’s poll date approaches.