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 […]
Day: 22 June 2016
DRC: Bishops to Launch Voter Education Campaign
KINSHASA, JUNE 21, 2016 (CISA) – Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to launch a campaign aimed at encouraging citizens to be more involved in affairs of the country. The nationwide campaign for voter and civic education will see 10,000 trainers sent to 47 dioceses of Congo DR, the bishops said […]
KENYA: There are More Refugees on Earth than Ever Before, UN Report Shows
NAIROBI JUNE 21, 2016(CISA) – A new UN report has revealed that there are now more refugees on the Earth than ever before in human history. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that by the end of last year 2015 65.3 million people – equal to the population of France – had […]
BURUNDI: Involve Everyone in Peace Building, Bishops urge Govt
BUJUMBURA, JUNE 21, 2016 (CISA) – Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has appealed to the government and Church leaders of Burundi to involve everyone in peace building for the unity of the nation. “Ensure inclusive participation of citizens in the peace process and address all grievances peacefully in a way that […]