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IMBISA Plenary Delegates Urged to Nurture “mature faith” to Address Declining Youth Presence in Church
The declining youth presence in Church in the member countries of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) can be addressed by investing in the nurturing of “mature faith”, Bishop Raymond Tapiwa Mupandasekwa of Zimbabwe’s Masvingo Catholic Diocese has said.
"Be creative, compassionate in your ministry": Apostolic Nuncio to Consecrated in Eswatini
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSA) ministering in Eswatini have been challenged to take initiatives that contribute to the spreading of the Gospel, fostering compassion for the poor and needy in their midst.
Kenyan Catholic Diocese, Caritas Finland Partner on Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Food Security
The Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has joined hands with Caritas Finland to tackle food insecurity with climate-smart farming.
Clergy, Religious, Seminarians Cautioned against Partisan Politics Ahead of Tanzania’s October 29 General Elections
The Clergy, members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), and Seminarians in Tanzania have been cautioned against engaging in political campaigns ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for October 29.
“Consider debt cancellation to alleviate the economic burden”: Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe
Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have marked the International Day of Peace with an appeal to the international community to cancel Zimbabwe’s debt, saying such a step would help revive the country's economy, reduce poverty, and build lasting peace.
“Sign of stability, eternity”: Cardinal Brislin on 65th Anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of Johannesburg
The 65th anniversary of Christ the King Cathedral of South Africa's Johannesburg Catholic Archdiocese is a sign of faith, stability, and continuity, Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
“Holiness, vocation for all”: Vicar General at Silver Jubilee of Jesus Mary Joseph Congregation in Cape Verde
Holiness is not some distant ideal but a calling everyone needs to respond to, the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has told members of the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ).
IMBISA Should Be “source of theological creativity”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa to Plenary Assembly Delegates
The representative of the Holy Father challenged members of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster the formation of the people of God in theology.
At Centenary Celebrations, Kipalapala Seminary in Tanzania Hailed for Forming “generations of Priests”
The Apostolic Nuncio in Tanzania has commended St. Paul’s Senior Seminary of Theology, Kipalapala, in the Country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora, for forming “generations of Priests” since it was established 100 year ago.
18 Deacons, 4 Priests Ordained in DR Congo Urged to Exemplify Humility, Simplicity in Ministry
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called upon the 18 Deacons and four Priests he ordained to embrace humility and simplicity in their ministry.
At Matrimony Celebration for Over 50 Couples, Catholic Bishop Urges Spouses to Tackle Marital Challenges Together
Bishop Mark Kadima of Kenya’s Bungoma Catholic Diocese has reminded the over 50 couples that celebrated their Matrimony in his Episcopal See that marriage is a sacred calling rooted in love, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
“People murmur… they want change”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Political Transition Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Elect
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has appealed to the electorate in his Episcopal See to take seriously their civic responsibility during the country’s October 12 presidential election to realize a political transition, stressing that people are talking about change.
After Deadly Protests, Madagascar’s Church Leaders Urge End to “bloodshed, hostility, destruction of infrastructure”
Church leaders in Madagascar have called for an immediate end to violence and destruction of property after the deadly Thursday, September 25, protests over frequent power outages and water shortages.
Nairobi-Based Catholic Priest Hopes Malawi’s President-Elect, 85, Learnt from Criticisms of His 2014-2020 First Term
Fr. Andrew Kaufa, an official of the Nairobi-based Secretariat of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), has expressed hope that Malawi’s President-elect and his team will build on the lessons learned from criticism during his first term as Head of State to realize good governance.
Chad’s Christian Lay Executives Urge Religion-State Separation, Call on President Déby to End Religious Discrimination
Members of the Union of Christian Executives of Chad (UCCT) have urged the country’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to realize the separation of religion from the State, guarantee equal justice, and end what they describe as “religious discriminations” in the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
IMBISA’s Plenary Assembly “a synodal act”: President at Opening Ceremony in Eswatini
The President of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has described the nine-member region’s ongoing 14th Plenary Assembly that has coincided with its Golden Jubilee as “a synodal act” with a mandate to build a stronger and more vibrant regional body.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi Congratulates President-elect, Call for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Leaders
Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) have congratulated the Southern African nation’s President-elect following the country's September 16 general elections.
Christian Leaders in Zimbabwe Appeal to the International Community to Intervene in Escalating Global Wars
Leaders at the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have appealed to the international community to stand together in promoting peace in the world, especially in war-torn countries such as Ukraine, Gaza, the Middle East, Myanmar, Sudan, Ethiopia, Israel, and the Palestinian territories.
“Angola’s biodiversity destroyed before our eyes”: Bishop on Massive Deforestation, Poaching near Border with Zambia
Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of the Catholic Diocese of Lwena in Angola has expressed concern about the escalating environmental destruction in eastern Angola, particularly in border areas with Zambia, where illegal logging and poaching are severely impacting the population.
Nigerians Disregarding Psychological Struggles, Catholic Official Says, Urges Fight for Mental Wellness
The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria has described the level of mental health awareness in Nigeria as very low, underscoring the urgent need to raise public awareness on psychological wellness in the West African country.
