NYERI, MAY 26, 2015(CISA) – Approximately 100,000 people gathered at Dedan Kimathi University Grounds in Nyeri on May 23 to witness the beatification of Sr Irene Stefani ‘Nyaatha’ an Italian Consolata Missionary nun who lived, worked and died in Gikondi, Nyeri. The historic event was graced by Polycarp Cardinal Pengo of the Catholic Archdiocese of […]
Day: 27 May 2015
KENYA: President Calls for Religious Tolerance
NYERI, MAY 26, 2015(CISA) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to be tolerant with each other’s faith saying the constitution guarantees freedom of worship. “There is no faith that is superior to the other and no faith that can force others in one way or the other to believe in what people themselves […]
DRC: Catholic Bishops ask Government to Take Action to Protect Citizens
BUKAVU, MAY 26, 2015 (CISA)- The Bishops of the province of Bukavu have asked the Congolese government and the International community to take action to protect local populations. “Does the situation have to deteriorate before the international community takes measures against jihadism?” The bishops asked. According to the bishops, a strategy of forced displacement of […]
KENYA: Aid faith Formation in Varsities, Students tell Bishops
NAIROBI MAY 26 2015(CISA)-Catholic students from universities across the country have appealed to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) to consider having chaplaincies in Universities and institutions of higher learning. According to the students, this would aid faith formation among young people. The sentiments were expressed during a workshop for Catholic Students dubbed, Building Christian […]
MALI: Peace Efforts Unfruitful Despite Peace Agreement
BAMAKO, MAY 26, 2015 (CISA) – Daily clashes between the Malian army, some pro-government militias and the Coordination of Movements of Azawad in the north of our Country is a major concern for locals, who do not know when they will find peace, Fides reports. “The people of Mali had placed great hope in the […]
GHANA: Dialogue with Other faiths, Bishop Osei-Bonsu tells Christians
KONONGO-MAMPONG, MAY 26, 2015(CISA) – Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has urged Christians to dialogue with other faiths, especially muslims. Bishop Osei-Bonsu said Christians are required to listen to Muslims about their beliefs to communicate the gospel to them in a way that does not provoke their anger and hatred, […]