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Retired Prelate Pledges Prayers on Launch of Bishops’ Home in Burundi
A retired Prelate of the Archdiocese of Bujumbura in Burundi has promised to continue praying for the people of God in the East African country at the launch of a newly inaugurated diocesan retirement home for Bishops in the country’s capital.
“Bring back refugees, intellectuals, renew ties,” Bishop Tells Burundi’s New President
At the inauguration of Burundi’s new President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, a Prelate in the East African nation has called on the new Head of State to prioritize the repatriation of refugees and “intellectuals in exile” and the fostering of partnerships with other nations of the world alongside peace initiatives.
Bishops in Burundi Call on Citizens to Honor Late President for “giving priority to God”
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) have, in a collective statement, called on Burundians to come together following the death of their country’s President to safeguard his legacy of “giving priority to God in everything.”
Burundi's Government Calls for “calm, prayers” Following the President’s Death
Government officials in Burundi have asked the citizens of the East African nation “to remain calm” and to pray for the soul of their country’s President, Pierre Nkurunziza who died Monday, June 8 at the age of 55.
“We refuse to be confused with any competing political party”: Bishops in Burundi
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) have, in a collective statement, contested the attempt to relate them with political parties amid controversies around the recent general election and clarify that their forum did not file a case in the country's Constitutional Court.
Bishops in Burundi Denounce Recent General Elections, Highlight “many irregularities”
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) have denounced the recent general elections in their country alleging “many irregularities”, which they say put to question the outcome of the poll announced Monday, May 25.
“We’ll continue to live together even after elections,” Bishops in Burundi Decry Violence
Members of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi (CECAB) are concerned about the election-related violence in their country and have called on the parties behind the conflict to look beyond the election event that is expected to take place May 20.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bururi Bishop in Burundi, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Vennat Bacinoni from the pastoral care of Bururi Diocese in Burundi and, at the same time, appointed his successor, Burundian Fr. Salvator Niciteretse.
