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COVID-19
Faith Leaders in Mauritius Highlight Value of Religion to Society amid Life’s Challenges
Faith-based leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have highlighted the value of religion to society amid challenges of life
Ghanaian Cardinal Urges COVID-19 Vaccination, Describes Jabs as “scientifically wholesome”
The Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal has encouraged the people of God in his native country to get vaccinated against COVID-19 saying the jabs are “scientifically wholesome.”
Full Vaccination or Recovery among New COVID-19 Rules for Visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See.
Be Parents to Learners, Priest in Uganda Tells Teachers as Schools Reopen after 22 Months
Schools in Uganda are receiving children who have undergone transformation during what has been described as the world’s longest schools’ closure, a Catholic Priest serving at the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has said, and made an appeal to teachers in the East African nation to “be parents” to the learners.
Italian Catholic Bishop Forbids Unvaccinated Priests from Distributing Communion
The new diocesan restrictions come as the Italian government has banned unvaccinated citizens from entering restaurants, public transportation, gyms, theaters, and sports events.
Prayers Sought for Archbishop-elect of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese ahead of Installation
The Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda is appealing for prayers ahead of the installation of the new Archbishop of the Ugandan Metropolitan See.
Maintain Vigilance Till COVID-19 No Longer Threatens Life: Catholic Bishop in South Africa
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has called up on the people of God in the country to continue observing all health protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19 amid reports of a decline in the number of new cases.
Human Rights Entity in Guinea-Bissau Denounces Threats against Catholic Priest
The leadership of the Guinean Human Rights League (LGDH) has, in a statement, denounced reported threats against a Catholic Priest for allegedly criticizing the country's President, Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
“Maintain hope in God even in times of doubt, uncertainty,”: Gambian Bishop Urges Faithful
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Banjul in Gambia has, in his New Year 2022 Message, encouraged the people of God under his pastoral care to put their trust in God “even in times of doubt and uncertainty” including COVID-19 challenges.
Christian Leaders in Cape Verde Concerned about Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Drug Abuse
Christian leaders in the Island nation of Cape Verde have expressed concern about the increase in reported cases of COVID-19 and those of drug abuse in the country.
Vaccine Access a Matter of Justice: Pope Francis
The pope told new ambassadors that the ongoing pandemic is a reminder that “we are a global community where one person’s problems are the problems of all.”
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.
Nine Concerns Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Want Addressed to Contain Conflicts
Catholic Bishops in the Eastern Africa region under the auspices of Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have underlined insecurity in Ethiopia and South Sudan on the list of nine issues of concern, which they want addressed by African governments.
Apostolic Nuncio to Malawi Calls for COVID-19 Vaccination as New Variant is Discovered
The representative of the Holy Father in Malawi has urged the people of God in the Southeastern African country to take vaccination against COVID-19 seriously following the emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus.
Annual National Marian Pilgrimage in Guinea-Bissau Canceled, Pilgrims to Pray in Parishes
The annual national Marian pilgrimage in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau that had been scheduled to take place next month has been canceled, Catholic Church officials in the country have announced, citing a surge in reported cases of COVID-19.
Re-launch Exchange Platform Between Church and State, Bishops in Congo Tell Prime Minister
There is a need “to re-launch” the platform of exchange that existed between the Catholic Church and the State in the Republic of Congo, Bishops have told the leadership of the Central African nation.
Kenyan Parish Counting Losses as Eight Small Christian Communities Vanish in Demolitions
The October 11 government demolitions at Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga slum, which is served by St. Mary’s Mukuru Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) found Grace (not her real name) singing at a spiritual recollection that the Catholic Parish was conducting.
“Our priority is to help, comfort the vulnerable”: Mauritian Cleric amid COVID-19 Surge
A Catholic Cleric ministering in Mauritius is urging the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation to prioritize helping, comforting, and accompanying the vulnerable in society amid a reported surge in COVID-19 cases.
“Being vaccinated puts your neighbor’s life first, for public good”: South African Bishop
Protecting one's neighbor from sickness through getting the COVID-19 vaccine is an act of charity, the Bishop of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Diocese has said.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Urge Government to Revise Public Worship Restrictions
Members of the Council of Religions in Mauritius are calling on the country’s government to revise upwards the number of worshippers who can take part in public celebrations at a go.
