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 […]
Day: 28 July 2015
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 […]