Month: June 2016

DURBAN JUNE 28, 2016 (CISA) – Bishop Abel Gabuza of the Catholic diocese of Kimberly has expressed concern about rising levels of violence and political intolerance ahead of 2016 municipal elections and has warned South Africans not to take the country’s peace for granted. “The peace that we currently enjoy in our country should not […]

WAU, JUNE 28 2016(CISA)-The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is currently accommodating thousands of civilians fleeing violence in Wau state. In a statement June 27, UNMISS  said that it provided protection to approximately 10,000 civilians who fled the violence June 17-18 when fighting erupted in the town between unknown gunmen and the South […]

KINSHASA, JUNE 28, 2016 (CISA) – The National Conference of Bishops (CENCO), has called for immediate national dialogue ahead of the forthcoming general elections to avert possibilities of violence. “A political dialogue is now the only way to avoid chaos, political leaders should make the needed concessions for a sincere national dialogue to take place,” […]

ABUJA JUNE 28, 2016 (CISA) – A delegation of Nigerian bishops from Ibadan ecclesiastical province paid a solidarity visit to the Diocese of Maiduguri that has been devastated by Boko Haram. The delegation was led by Archbishop Gabriel ’Leke Abegunrin of the catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, and Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, Bishop of the catholic […]

NEW YORK JUNE 24, 2016 (CISA)– The United Nations Security Council on June 23 urged the president of Democratic Republic of Congo to hold elections by the end of the year as required by the constitution. In a resolution to renew UN sanctions, the 15-member Security Council emphasized the protection of fundamental freedoms and human […]

NAIROBI JUNE 24, 2016(CISA) – Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has welcomed the government and the opposition’s Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) move to jointly table a motion in parliament to amend the electoral commission’s act and ensure peaceful elections next year. “This move shows political maturity and respect of the constitution, institutions […]

BLANTYRE JUNE 24, 2016(CISA) – The government of Malawi has commended Faith Based Organizations in their role towards realization of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015. Speaking when she opened national awareness conference on the role of Catholic Women Organization (CWO) in the implementation of SDGs Dr Jean Kalilani, Minister for Gender, […]

MEKI JUNE 24, 2016 (CISA) – The Catholic Church in Ethiopia last week launched a 3-million-Euro irrigation scheme project targeting 1,200 households. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the project, the Apostolic Vicar of Meki, Bishop Abraham Desta said that development is not something that is achieved with one process but it is an ongoing […]

ABUJA JUNE 24, 2016 (CISA) – Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah of the Catholic diocese of Nsukka encouraged his people to promote peace after the April massacre in South-eastern Nigeria which left dozens of local Christians dead. “Although we may find it hard to forgive the violent attack that has brought us so much grief, we […]

JUBA JUNE 21 2016 (CISA) – The Catholic Bishops have invited the faithful of the country to support the nation’s leadership. “Offer them support and encouragement to rise above their personal interests. Reassure them that the nation and the international community understand their situation,” the bishops said in a statement published at the end of […]