ACCRA, JULY 31, 2015 (CISA) – The Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on July 29 launched the Year of Reconciliation in Africa with a solemn Eucharist Celebration in Accra. The convocation of the theme, A reconciled Africa for Peaceful Coexistence, was in response to the invitation that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI […]
Month: July 2015
SOUTH AFRICA: Archbishop TuTu Back in Hospital
CAPETOWN, JULY 31, 2015 (CISA) – South Africa’s Archbishop emeritus, Desmond Tutu has been re-admitted to a hospital in Capetown just a week after being, Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation said. “He was discharged from hospital on July 21 and re-admitted on July 29, after expressing renewed discomfort. His doctors considered it prudent for […]
KENYA: Bishops Urge Kenyans to Keep Away from Polio Vaccine, Until Confirmed Safe
NAIROBI, JULY 31 2015 (CISA) – The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Kenya (KCCB)has urged Kenyans not to participate in an upcoming Polio Vaccine campaign till tests are done to confirm the safety of vaccine. In a press statement dated July 28 titled, The Truth will set us free: The safety of Kenyans must be […]
SWITZERLAND: Ebola Vaccine Shows 100% Success, WHO says
GENEVA JULY 31, 2015 (CISA) – The world will soon be able to protect humans against Ebola the World Health Organization (WHO) has said as data from a trial in Guinea showed a vaccine was “100 percent effective.” “We believe that the world is on the verge of an efficacious Ebola vaccine,” said WHO vaccine […]
VATICAN: Pope registers for World Youth Day using iPad
VATICAN CITY JULY 28, 2015 (CISA) – On July 26, Pope Francis invited the youth of the world to pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016 and become the first registered pilgrim for the event after signing up using an iPad. “Today we open registration for the thirty-first World Youth Day, to be held next year […]
S AFRICA: Bishop Urges Formators to Embrace Digital Communication
PRETORIA, JULY 28, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop Bernadin Mfumbusa of Kondoa Diocese in Tanzania has urged heads of seminaries and houses of formation to embrace digital communications as they prepare the future leaders of the Church, AMECEA Online News Reported. Making reference to the Great Commission of Christ to His disciples, ‘Go therefore and make […]
ETHIOPIA: Obama Warns South Sudan on Missing August Peace Deal Deadline
ADDIS ABABA JULY 28 2015 (CISA) – South Sudan’s warring factions may face further international pressure if they do not reach a peace deal by August 17, United States President Barack Obama has said. “If we don’t see a breakthrough by the 17th, then we have to consider what other tools we have to apply […]
NIGERIA: Church’s Position on Gay Marriage Unchangeable, Cardinal Says
ABUJA, JULY 28, 2015 (CISA) – Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has affirmed the Church’s position on homosexuality and gay marriages saying that it remains unchangeable. According to Nigeria’s PM News, the Cardinal reiterated this stance during a visit to the neighbouring Diocese of Makurdi on July 26. “The Catholic Church considers itself as carrying […]
KENYA: Lack of Funds Derailing Peace Efforts in the Country, Bishops say
ELDORET, JULY 28, 2015 (CISA) – have accused the government of undermining efforts by the national cohesion commission to spearhead unity in some parts of the country. The chairman of the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission, Bishop Cornelius Korir and Bishop Christopher Ruto of the Anglican Church of Kenya have accused the government of undermining […]
KENYA: Nairobi Spruces Up for Obama Visit
NAIROBI JULY 21, 2015(CISA)-The capital city Nairobi is getting ready for the 6th Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) that will be attended by among others US president Barack Obama. Obama is expected in the country on Friday July 24 with a huge delegation of entrepreneurs who will pursue investment opportunities during the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES). […]