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Catholic Church in Zambia
Zambian Faith, Civil Societies Urge Government to Provide Clarity on Electoral Reforms
Church leaders under the auspices of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) in Zambia are among Faith-Based (FBOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calling on the government to provide clarity on constitutional and electoral law reforms.
Zambia’s Debt Relief Deal “opportunity to reduce cost of living": Jesuit Scholars
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said that the debt relief deal that Zambia has reportedly reached with her creditors provides an opportunity for the government of the Southern African nation to reduce the country’s cost of living.
Police Arrest of Minor “unwarranted, serious breach of rights”: Caritas Zambia
Caritas Zambia has decried the arrest of an eight-year-old boy, allegedly apprehended for fighting with a 12-year-old girl, describing the police action as “unwarranted” and in “serious breach” of the boy’s rights.
World Day for Grandparents, Elderly: Bishop in Zambia Lauds “wisdom of the elderly”
Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Diocese in Zambia has cautioned against the tendency to despise and neglect the elderly in society, and lauded them for their wisdom.
Charity Foundation Responds to Threat from Sects Luring Catholics from Zambian Church
Growth of the Catholic Church in Zambia is thwarted by the constant move by sects to lure Catholics from the Church, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Decry Disparities in Education Sector, Urge Government to Act
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia have decried the disparities in the education sector across the Southern African nation, with urban areas being more advantaged than the rural.
Church-State Controversy in Zambia: Catholic Bishops Assume Responsibility
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have taken upon themselves the responsibility to handle the controversy that has emerged between the Church and the political leadership of the Southern African nation.
Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio for Zambia/Malawi, Bishop for Malawian Diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Gian Luca Perici as the Apostolic Nuncio for the Southern African countries of Zambia and Malawi.
Jesuit Entity in Zambia Warns of “increasing political interference” in Constituency Fund
Officials of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia are warning of a “seemingly increasing political interference” in the handling of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Youth on Annual Pilgrimage in Zambian Archdiocese Urged to Embrace Truth, Christ
Catholic youth taking part in the Annual Youth Pilgrimage in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese have been challenged to “let the truth of Christ” guide their lives.
Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusion of Marginalized in Zambia’s Budget Planning
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is calling on Zambia’s government to promote fairness during the budget preparation process by welcoming ideas from the marginalized and vulnerable.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Want Debt Restructuring Delays Addressed to Lower Cost of Living
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on Zambia’s government to “address any impediments” in the country’s debt restructuring process.
Caritas Zambia Highlights “priorities” to Address, Prevent Recurrence of Maize Shortage
Officials of Caritas Zambia have highlighted “short-term, medium-term and long-term priorities” to not only address but also prevent the recurrence of maize shortage, and ensure “sustained food and nutrition security” in the Southern African nation.
Africa’s Debt Crisis “a ticking time bomb”, Jesuit Entity Warns, Urges “bold action”
The debt crisis that a number of African countries are facing is “a ticking time bomb”, officials the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA), a coalition of Jesuit NGOs working for justice and ecology in Africa, have warned.
Zambia’s Church Leaders “strongly” Condemn Electoral Violence, Advocate for Order
Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have decried violence in the ongoing campaigns for the April 20 by-elections in some districts in the Southern African country.
“It’s disheartening”: Zambia’s Church Leaders on 2019 Boundary Delimitation Report Secrecy
Representatives of Church leaders in Zambia under the auspices of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have decried the government’s failure to make public the 2019 Boundary Delimitation Report.
On World Water Day, Salesian Entity Reviews It’s “Clean Water Initiative” in Africa
On the occasion of World Water Day marked March 22, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have reviewed the entity’s global project dubbed “Clean Water Initiative”, including initiatives undertaken in Africa.
Catholic Charity Foundation Boosts Catechists’ Pastoral Work in Zambian Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Mpika in Zambia, with the support of the Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has purchased bicycles and motorcycles to support Catechists in their pastoral duties.
Women, Girls in Zambia “continue to bear the brunt”: Jesuit Scholars on Rising Living Cost
Women and girls in the Southern African nation of Zambia suffer the most from the rising cost of living in the country, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Delay in Debt Restructuring “likely” to Increase Zambia’s Cost of Living: Jesuit Scholar
The slow debt restructuring process in Zambia could result in an increase in the cost of living for the people of God in the Southern African nation, an official of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
