KONONGO-MAMPONG DECEMBER 16, 2016 (CISA)-Bishop Osei-Bonsu of the Catholic Archdiocese of Konongo-Mampong has called on the faithful not to extend celebrations of the victory by New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the polls to the churches. “In as much as it is natural for members of a political party to celebrate a political victory, as it […]
Day: 16 December 2016
NIGERIA: Amina Mohammed Appointed New UN Deputy Secretary-General
ABUJA DECEMBER 16, 2016 (CISA) – New United Nations UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday December 16, announced Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General (DSG). Guterres also announced the appointment of two other women into high-profile positions at the UN; Ms Maria Viotti of Brazil (Chef de Cabinet) and Ms Kyung-wha Kang of […]
ETHIOPIA: Church Calls on Catholic Schools to Help in Eradicating FGM
ADDIS ABABA, DECEMBER 16, 2016(CISA) – Ethiopian Catholic Church Social and Development Commission (ECC SDCO) in collaboration with Women and Family Affairs has requested the Ethiopian Catholic Schools to integrate the issue of fighting FGM to their system. Speaking at the end of a three-day workshop held between December 12 -14, 2016, for school directors […]
SOUTH SUDAN: Nuncio Calls for Mercy among Christians to Bring Peace in Nation
JUBA, DECEMBER 16, 2016 (CISA) – The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Charles Balvo has urged Christians to be merciful to one another, citing it as a source of everlasting peace. “Though the Year of Mercy has ended, always be merciful to each other. Being merciful and loving can bring everlasting peace […]