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Vatican Cardinal Advocates for Church-State “synergy” for Green Church Program in Benin
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has advocated for a Church-State “synergy” in the realization of the “Green Church Program”, an initiative of Benin’s Cotonou Archdiocese that “aims to bring about an ecological conversion among the faithful of the Catholic Church.”
“Breathe fresh air into the whole Church”: Vatican Cardinal to Benins’ Pastoral Agents
Michael Cardinal Czerny, who has been in Benin for a four-day pastoral trip, has used the image of “a lung” to remind the Pastoral Agents in the West African nation about their ability to “breathe” freshness into Universal Catholicism.
“Implement everything that promotes life”: Vatican Cardinal at Mass in Benin
There is need for followers of Christ to do everything in their power to foster life, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD), who has been in Benin for a four-day pastoral trip has said.
Vatican Cardinal to Visit Catholic Hospital, Meet Bishops in 4-day Pastoral Trip to Benin
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) is scheduled to be in the West African nation of Benin for a four-day visit that is to start on Wednesday, January 17.
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’ Commission in Chad “greatly concerned” about Inter-community Clashes
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Commission for Justice and Peace (CEJP) are “greatly concerned” about recurrent inter-community clashes in the North-Central African nation.
Synod on Synodality Opportunity to “journey together in truth”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Chad to “journey together in truth”, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation have said.
Catholic Bishops in Chad Decry Violence, Call for “true inclusive national dialogue”
Catholic Bishops in Chad have decried “endemic violence” in the North-Central African nation and are urging authorities to call for “a true inclusive national dialogue”.
Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue
Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Express Solidarity with Victims of Recent Terrorist Attacks
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed their spiritual closeness with victims of recent terrorist attacks in the country.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Concerned about Recent “series of arrests” by Government
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed concerns about the recent “series of arrests” by the government of the West African nation, and called for the release of those detained.
“Conditions for a credible, sincere dialogue have not been met”: Catholic Bishops in Chad
All the conditions necessary for “a credible and sincere” dialogue in the North-Central African nation of Chad have not been met, Catholic Bishops have said in their collective Christmas message.
Bishops in Togo Fault Government Directive on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
Catholic Bishops in the West African nation of Togo have faulted the move by the government requiring that anyone accessing places of worship shows his or her COVID-19 vaccine certificate.
Closure of Places of Worship “ignores psychological, spiritual realities”: Bishops in Togo
A recent decision to close places of worship amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Togo did not take into consideration psychological, social and spiritual realities, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have said.
Catholic Bishops in Togo Call for Hope amid Citizens’ Difficulty “to meet basic needs”
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, encouraged the faithful in the West African nation to “remain hopeful” amid suffering characterized with difficulty, on the part of ordinary citizens, “to meet their basic needs.”
Overcome Bitterness “that wound the dignity of human life”: Archbishop in Chad
The Archbishop of Chad’s Archdiocese of N’Djamena has underscored the need for the people of God in the North-Central African nation to foster peaceful coexistence, striving to overcome “contempt for others and violence” that contribute to instability and “wound the dignity of human life.”
As Chad’s President is Laid to Rest, Bishops Call Warring Parties to Inclusive Dialogue
As the President of Chad is being laid to rest Friday, April 23, Catholic Bishops in the North-Central African nation are calling on the warring parties to an “inclusive national dialogue” to bring an end to the ongoing violent conflict.
To Address COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns in Togo, “give appropriate information”: Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Togo have, in a collective statement, asked the government to work toward dispelling concerns among citizens regarding COVID-19 vaccine.
Togolese Bishops Urge Government to Authorize Public Worship Resumption in “all places”
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have called on the government of the West African nation to authorize the resumption of public worship in the country amid COVID-19 precautionary measures.
Online Videos Featuring Students “a sad illustration of the moral crisis”: Bishops in Togo
Catholic Church leaders in Togo have, in a collective statement, expressed their concerns about the state of morality in their country, questioning the role of teachers and parents in the upbringing of children in the West African nation.
