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Zimbabwean Cleric Highlights Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Society Members
A Priest ministering in Zimbabwe has, in report, highlighted the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on various members of the society.
Allow Our Medical Experts to Test COVID-19 Vaccines Coming in, Prelates in Nigeria
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have asked that medical experts in the West African country be allowed to subject COVID-19 vaccines coming into the country to independent tests to allay fears among the public about the safety of the coronavirus jab.
Despite Devastation, COVID-19 “providential in some way”: South African Bishop
While COVID-19 is having devastating effects on the people of God in Southern Africa, the pandemic might have been “providential in some way,” the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.
South Sudanese Bishop Explains Evangelization Roadmap of First Diocesan Synod
The Bishop of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has, in an interview with ACI Africa, explained the roadmap toward the implementation of the Diocesan Synod conceived some years ago as a way of caring for the people of God and “building a strong community of Christians” in the South Sudanese Diocese.
Amid COVID-19, Clergy Need Revitalizing for Fruitful Ministry: Mozambican Cleric
Faced with COVID-19 challenges, including restrictions, members of the Clergy are expected to “revitalize” in order to attend to the needs of the people of God under their pastoral care, a Catholic Priest ministering in Mozambique’s Maputo Archdiocese has told ACI Africa correspondent.
How Community of Sisters in Kenya Facilitated “enthronement of Bible” at Three Parishes
Members of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) ministering in Kenya’s Archdiocese of Nairobi have, in a report availed to ACI Africa, highlighted their initiative at three Parishes on the occasion of the Sunday of the Word of God January 24.
Physical Distancing “one of most painful aspects of pandemic”: South African Archbishop
A South African Archbishop has described physical distancing amid the second strain of COVID-19 as “one of the most painful aspects of the pandemic.”
Bishops in Tanzania Caution against New COVID-19 Wave, Urge Public to “take precautions”
Months after Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli declared the nation free of COVID-19, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have urged caution amid a new COVID-19 wave in several countries saying “is not an island.”
Leadership of Zambia’s Ndola Diocese Contemplates Suspending Public Worship
The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola in Zambia is considering the suspension of Liturgical celebrations in public amid an increase in reported cases of COVID-19 and laxity in observing preventive measures.
Clerics in South Sudan Encouraged to Remain Informed, Revise “Theology and live it”
Catholic Priests in South Sudan have, at the celebration of the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop of Wau Diocese, been called upon to keep updating their theological knowledge to be effective in their Priestly ministry among the people of God.
First African to Win Ratzinger Prize Appointed to Vatican’s Pontifical Biblical Commission
Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Fr. Paul Beré, the first African to win the Ratzinger Prize, as a member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is an entity within the Roman Curia established to ensure the proper interpretation and defense of Sacred Scripture.
Theological, Pastoral Insights of SECAM's Kampala Document: Drafting Member's Report
The recently released Kampala Document (KD) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is a jubilee document that signals “collaboration beyond boundaries,” one of the drafting members has outlined.
International Catholic Entity Struggling to Access War Victims in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
The Catholic Pontifical Organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, is experiencing difficulties delivering aid to victims of the ongoing violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the leadership of the charity has said and appealed to authorities in the Horn of Africa country to improve the region’s accessibility.
Late Ghana’s Former President Inspired “probity, accountability, transparency”: Archbishop
The late former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings, inspired multiple virtues that can be emulated, a Ghanaian Archbishop underscored at Rawlings’ Requiem Mass, highlighting the virtues of “probity, accountability and transparency.”
Kenya’s President Hails Loreto Sisters for 100 Years of “incredible Christian ministry”
Kenya’s President has commended members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (I.B.V.M) commonly known as Loreto Sisters for their selfless contribution to various sectors in the East African nation in what he described as “incredible Christian ministry.”
Nigerian Prelate Cautions against “fanatical conclusions, practices” When Reading Bible
Christians in Nigeria have been urged to seek a deeper understanding of the word of God and to guard against misinterpretation of the Scriptures.
Amid Search for Peace “we must not give in to discouragement”: Bishops in Ivory Coast
Against the backdrop of a socio-political tension in Ivory Coast, Catholic Bishops in the country are urging the people of God to not give up in the search of the much-needed peace.
Why CAR Risks Plunging in Deadly Coup amid Protracted Post-Election Violence
The ongoing violence in Central Africa Republic (CAR) following a contested presidential election is likely to plunge the country into a deadly coup, Pontifical Charity Organization, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International says in a report shared with ACI Africa.
“May Holy Trinity make us grow in unity”: Holy Father at End of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concluded Monday with Vespers at the tomb of St. Paul.
Following Torching of Altar, Ambo of Kenyan Church, Cleric Calls Arsonists to Repentance
A Catholic Church in Kenya's Kisii Diocese was recently torched by some unknown individuals, a night incident that seems to have targeted the altar and pulpit, the Communications Director of the Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview, calling upon those behind the arson attack to regret their evil act and “ask God for forgiveness.”
