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Insecurity “persists” in Burkina Faso, 30 Parishes “remain closed, inaccessible”: Bishops
The persistent insecurity in Burkina Faso has taken a heavy toll on the pastoral activities of the local churches, with some 30 Parishes remaining inaccessible, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Fiducia Supplicans: Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Urge Calmness, “firm” Faith
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have cautioned the people of God in their respective countries against “anxiety” amid controversies around Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican declaration on the possibility of blessing “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, which the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released on Monday, December 18.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Lift COVID-19 Restrictions on Church Activities
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have lifted COVID-19 restrictions during Eucharistic celebrations in the West Africa nation.
Togo Responds to Call from Bishops in West Africa, Organizes Prayers for Peace in Niger
Catholic Bishops in Togo are organizing a “triduum prayer” for peace in Niger following a July 26 military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from power.
Catholic Bishops in West Africa Express Spiritual Closeness with Nigeriens Following Coup
Members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) have expressed their “solidarity and spiritual closeness” with the people of God in Niger following a July 26 military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from power.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Decry Daily “misfortune, distress” in Easter Message
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have expressed concern about persistent terrorist attacks that have made “misfortune and distress” a daily experience of the people of God in the West African nation.
Holy See “ready to accompany” Burkina Faso in Process of Transition, Apostolic Nuncio Says
The representative of the Holy Father in Burkina Faso has said the Holy See is ready to accompany the West African nation in its process of transition following the military coup that ousted former President, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Launch Fund to Help “people, communities facing crises”
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, through the development and humanitarian arm of the Church in the West African nation, Caritas Burkina, launched a solidarity fund to assist people and communities facing crises.
Bishops in Burkina Faso “take note of recent changes”, Invite Coup Leaders to Serve People
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in a collective statement, expressed their awareness of the country’s recent political changes and called upon those who spearheaded the reported coup d’etat to be at the service of the people.
Bishops in Burkina Faso Condemn Attack on Military, Call for “true, constructive dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in collective statement, condemned the recent attack on the Inata military police camp.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Seek to Clarify Controversy Over Contraceptives
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in an open letter, sought to clarify the controversy surrounding contraceptives following the health Minister’s claim that in discouraging the use of artificial birth control methods, Church leaders “undermine the efforts of the government.”
Catholic Church Condoles with Victims of Terrorist Attack in Northern Burkina Faso
Following the August 18 attack on a civilian convoy in Burkina Faso that left 47 people dead and several others injured, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have expressed their closeness with the victims of the attack and their respective families, praying for lasting peace in the country.
Security Forces in Burkina Faso, Niger Urged to Work Toward Restoring Previous Optimism
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger are urging security forces operating in the region to work toward restoring the optimism that had characterized the West African nation of Burkina Faso before the Solhan village massacre.
Attacks on Villages Becoming Unpredictable, Burkinabe Bishop on Insecurity
A Catholic Bishop in Burkina Faso has said attacks on villages have multiplied and become increasingly unpredictable.
Naming of Street after Pope Benedict XVI “brings hope to Burkina Faso, Africa”: Cardinal
The naming of the Ouagadougou street where the Apostolic Nunciature in Burkina Faso is located after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI “brings hope” to the West African nation as well as the African continent, the Cardinal in the country said.
Catholics in Burkina Faso Offering Prayers for Victims of Solhan Village Attack
Catholics in Burkina Faso have been invited to offer special prayers for the victims of the attack on Solham village in the Northern part of the country that left at least 160 people dead.
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Call for Safeguarding of Human Life amid Threats
Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have, in their latest Pastoral Letter circulated Tuesday, May 25, called on the people of God in the two neighboring West African nations to commit themselves to safeguarding human life.
Catholic Bishops in Niger Send “best wishes” to Muslims Ending Holy Month of Ramadan
Catholic Bishops in Niger have extended their goodwill message to the Muslim faithful in the West African nation for concluding the Holy Month of Ramadan, marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr (the festival of breaking the fast).
Revise, Translate Land Laws to Local Languages: Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have called on the government of the West African nation to revise and translate the country’s land laws into native languages and local dialects.
Amid Insecurity in Burkina Faso, Christians “live their faith, whatever the cost”: Bishop
A Catholic Bishop serving in Burkina Faso has, in an interview, acknowledged the faith, the “perseverance and resilience” of the people of God in the West African nation amid threats of insecurity arising from the Sahel crisis.
