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Bishops in Congo Brazzaville Express “serious reservations” about March Elections
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have, in a collective statement, expressed “serious reservations” about the presidential election slated for March 21.
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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...
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Bishops in CAR Appeal for “sincere, fraternal, constructive dialogue” amid Election Crisis
Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a message addressed to the people of God in the country, appealed for a “sincere and frank, fraternal and constructive...
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Pope Francis Calls for “fraternal, respectful dialogue” in CAR amid Disputed Election
Pope Francis has called on the warring parties in the Central African Republic (CAR) to seek a “fraternal” and “respectful dialogue” to resolve disputes arising from the disputed December 27...
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13 Issues of Concern Bishops in Uganda Want “addressed urgently” Ahead of Elections
Ahead of general elections in Uganda slated for January 14, Catholic Bishops in the country have, in their latest Pastoral Letter, highlighted 13 issues that “could taint the credibility of...
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“Exercise restraint, avoid all forms of violence”, Bishops in Ghana Appeal amid Unrest
Following days of post-election unrest in some parts of Ghana, members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have called on the leadership of political parties and their supporters to...
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Ahead of General Elections in Ghana, Bishops Appeal for Peace in Advent Message
Ahead of Ghana’s general elections scheduled for December 7, Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have, in their Advent message, appealed to Ghanaians to maintain peace during the electioneering...
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Seven Issues of Concern Bishops in Ghana Want Addressed for National Transformation
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, in a collective statement at the end of their Annual Plenary Assembly, outlined seven issues affecting the West African nation, which they want addressed in...
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Ugandan Cleric Not “allowed to exercise priestly ministry” after Joining Active Politics
A member of the Clergy of Uganda’s Gulu Archdiocese has been suspended from exercising his priestly ministry following his decision to join active politics even after his Local Ordinary “tried...
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Tanzanian Prelate Cautions Clerics against Partiality in Ongoing Political Campaigns
A Bishop in Tanzania has cautioned Clerics in the East African country against partiality in the ongoing political campaigns ahead of the general elections slated to take place October 28.
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Interreligious Body in Uganda among Dozens of Entities Accredited for Voter Education
The Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) is among 46 civil society organizations (CSOs) accredited by the country’s electoral body to carry out voter education ahead of the general elections scheduled to...
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With “many weapons in circulation,” Bishops in CAR Concerned about Insecurity Before Polls
Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, in a Pastoral Letter, expressed their concerns about insecurity amid armed civilians as eligible citizens of the Central African nation prepare to...
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Caritas Ghana Leads Interfaith Initiative to Fight Vigilantism ahead of General Elections
In preparation for the 2020 General Elections in Ghana, Caritas Ghana has embarked on the process of bringing Faith-Based Organizations together to help avert violence and vigilantism before, during and...
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Why Bishops in CAR are Concerned about December General Elections
Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have, at the end of their weeklong Ordinary Plenary Assembly, expressed their concerns about the general elections slated to take place December 27.
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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...
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Christian Leaders in Uganda Call for Prayers Ahead of 2021 General Elections
A call for unity, peace and consistent prayers was the major highlight of this year’s national prayer day that was celebrated at the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine Namugongo Sunday, February...
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Challenges of Migrants among Issues Addressed in Ghana Bishops’ Christmas Message
As the world prepares to celebrate the mystery of the incarnation, God becoming man, and the events that followed thereafter, Bishops in the West African nation of Ghana have, in...
