BANGUI NOVEMBER 13, 2015(CISA) – Catholic Church leaders in Central African Republic said the pope’s November 29-30 visit will go ahead, despite warnings that international peacekeepers may be unable to ensure his safety. “We’re full of hope the Holy Father’s presence will bring great benefits by enabling our people to achieve reconciliation; we must respond […]
Day: 16 November 2015
KENYA: Catholic Church Releases Special Prayer for Apostolic Voyage
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 13, 2015 (CISA) – The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has released a prayer to be recited by all Catholic faithful ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Kenya. Our Prayer Almighty and ever living father, you chose your servant Pope Francis as the successor of Apostle Peter and Shepherd of your flock. […]
ANGOLA: We Must keep the spirit of Reconciliation Bishops Urge Citizens
LUANDA NOVEMBER 13, 2015(CISA)-Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has urged Angolans to continue with the peace and national unification process for a better nation. In a pastoral letter published on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of national independence from Portugal, the bishops recalled that, “they have gone from war against the […]
NIGERIA: Bishop Makes International Appeal for those Displaced by Boko Haram
MAIDUGURI NOVEMBER 13, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop Oliver Dash Doeme, of the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, has called for assistance for displaced people affected by Boko Haram. “We need concrete help from the international community, so that the Nigerian youth do not grow up in ignorance and illiteracy,” said the bishop whose diocese in the […]
BURUNDI: UN Considers Sending Peace Keepers to Prevent ‘Possible Genocide’
BUJUMBURA NOVEMBER 13, 2015( CISA) – The United Nations (UN) Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution to pull Burundi back from the brink of “possible genocide,” that called for urgent talks and laid the groundwork for peacekeepers to be sent to stop the killings on November 12. “We know that in the worst case what […]