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ABUJA SEPTEMBER 9, 2016(CISA) – John Cardinal Onaiyekan of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has warned Nigeria’s Government that the current economic challenges facing the country could lead to increase in human trafficking. “Trafficking is likely to increase the number of frustrated people who cannot make ends meet. You know by the time you finish […]

NAIROBI SEPTEMBER 6, 2016(CISA) – The Catholic Church in Kenya on September 6 marked the  13th anniversary of the Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga at the Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi. Speaking when he presided over the Eucharistic celebrations, Cardinal John Njue of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi urged faithful to emulate […]

LAGOS SEPTEMBER 6, 2016(CISA) – Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has advised Christians to desist from the use of phones in places of worship as a sign of respect for God. Archbishop Martins made the call in his sermon at the dedication of the Catholic Church of Visitation, Festac Town, […]

LIBREVILLE SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 (CISA) – Archbishop Basile Mvé Engone of Libreville has called for the intervention of an international mediator to solve Gabon’s political crisis following the recently disputed presidential elections. Official results showed President Ali Bongo narrowly won the elections but opposition challenger Jean Ping cried foul, and claimed he had won the […]

JUBA SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 (CISA) – The government of South Sudan on September 4, agreed to accept 4,000 extra peacekeepers in a bid to avoid an arms embargo threatened by the United Nations Security Council. The government however said details of the deployment were still being discussed following a meeting in the country’s capital, Juba, between […]

Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the Rite of Canonization for Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at a Solemn Mass offered in St Peter’s Square. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defence […]

ABUJA SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (CISA) – Caritas Internationalis has organized an International Conference in Abuja, Nigeria to raise awareness about the problem, give hope and combat human trafficking in Africa. The Conference to be held September 5 – 7, intends to create stronger links between concerned parties, promote joint actions and share best practices of […]

CAIRO, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016(CISA) – Egyptian parliament has passed a law governing the construction of new churches. The new law empowers provincial governors to approve church building and renovation permits, previously the domain of security services. Church officials see it as a step in the right direction, but human rights advocates and some Christian members […]

KINSHASA SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (CISA) – A national dialogue on the delayed presidential election started in Democratic Republic of Congo September 1, despite the absence of many opposition figures. The talks which will last for two weeks between the government, opposition and civic leaders are aimed at averting a crisis when President Joseph Kabila’s term […]

LAGOS, AUGUST 30, 2016(CISA)-Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to hurry with the changes he promised before his election last year. “Today, cries of hunger can be heard across the length and breadth of our vast country. Nigerians hunger not only for food, but also for good leadership, for peace, security […]