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Priest in Lesotho Addresses Misconceptions about Clergy, Religious Who Further Studies
Catholic Priests and women and men Religious who go back to class to further their studies in various fields are often misunderstood by members of their respective communities, a Catholic Priest in Lesotho who was recently awarded a doctorate has said.
“We lost too many warriors in this battle”: Catholic Nun in Lesotho on COVID-19 Effects
A Catholic Nun ministering in Lesotho has, in a report, recounted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of God in the Southern African kingdom noting that her community “lost too many warriors in this battle.”
Pope Francis Eulogizes Lesotho’s First-ever Cardinal as Promoter of Priestly Vocations
Pope Francis has paid tribute to the first-ever Cardinal in the Southern African nation of Lesotho, Sebastian Cardinal Koto Khoarai, remembering the Church leader who died April 17 aged 91 for his commitment to promoting vocations to the priesthood.
Late Cardinal of Lesotho “made our country known”, Cleric Says in Tribute
A member of the Clergy in Lesotho has , in his tribute to late Sebastian Cardinal Koto Khoarai, credited the first-ever Cardinal in the Southern African nation for bringing the country to the global arena.
Skills from Leadership Program Behind African Nun’s Effective Administration: Testimony
With the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicating that the landlocked Southern African Kingdom faces challenges in enrollment and retention in secondary schools as well as a lack of school infrastructure, the leadership of ASEC notes that Sr. Augustina’s leadership is commendable.
Salesians’ Development Entity Highlights its COVID-19 Interventions in Africa
The leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has, in a report shared with ACI Africa, provided an overview of some of COVID-19 interventions undertaken in various parts of the world, including Africa.
Southern Africa Bishops Eulogize Prelate Who Offered Apartheid Exiles “spiritual care”
Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have eulogized the late Archbishop Emeritus of Lesotho’s Maseru Archdiocese, Bernard Mohlalisi, recalling with appreciation his pastoral service to the people of God in Lesotho and offering “hospitality and spiritual care” to exiled South Africans during the apartheid regime.
Lesotho-based Cleric Reflects on COVID-19 Challenges, Anticipates Reopening of Churches
A Priest in Lesotho has shared about the “unprecedented challenge” occasioned by COVID-19 preventive measures aimed at minimizing contagion.
Bishops in Lesotho Issue Guidelines for Reopening of Churches
Six weeks after the government of Lesotho lifted the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, Catholic Bishops in the landlocked Southern Africa nation have issued guidelines for the reopening of churches starting July 5.
“You are missed,” Bishops Pen Letter to Laity in Botswana, Swaziland, South Africa
The members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have, in a pastoral letter, expressed solidarity with their laity who they say are experiencing stress owing to the COVID-19-related restrictions in Botswana, South Africa and Swaziland.
Lesotho Prime Minister Murder Case Could Have Canon Law Consequences
Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been charged with the murder of his estranged former wife. The trial could also have an canonical consequence for Thabane and his second wife.
“We are concerned about the collapse of services”: Bishops in Lesotho
Catholic Bishops in Lesotho have raised concerns over the poor service delivery in their country, a situation they consider “a threat to society.”
