MARSABIT, NOVEMBER 25, 2014(CISA) – Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Charles Balvo has called on the faithful to unite and accept one another since in the Church there are no strangers. Speaking during the celebration to mark the closing of the Golden Jubilee year of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit on Sunday, November 23, Archbishop […]
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KENYA: Ebola can be handled if World Collaborates, WCC says
NAIROBI, NOVEMBER 25, 2014(CISA) – “This is a disease that can be handled and this is a crisis we will overcome but only if we work together,” the General Secretary of World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has said. “Let us work together with all those who have good will, knowledge […]
KENYA: Franciscan Sisters of St Anna Holds Chapter in Kenya
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 25, 2014(CISA) – The Franciscan Sisters of St Anna are set to start a Kenyan chapter, Superior General Sr Vita De Wild has said. “We have reached a point in the Holland that we only have 40 sisters at an average age of 85.The time has come definitely that the sisters here take […]
ITALY: Feed the Hungry to Save the Planet, Pope tells UN
ROME, November 21 2014(CISA)-Pope Francis on Thursday November 20 condemned the excessive consumption and misuse of food, saying that often the statistics surrounding the topic of hunger are twisted for the sake of national security. “There are few subjects about which we find as many fallacies as those related to hunger; few topics as likely […]
NIGERIA: Constructive Criticism is for Common Good, Archbishop says
ABUJA, NOVEMBER, 21, 2014(CISA) – “Constructive criticism is a necessary aspect of life in the modern day world to enhance good governance, equity and justice in the society for the common good of all,” Archbishop Kaigama has said. Archbishop Kaigama, The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria made this remark in his homily […]
ZAMBIA: Pope Urges Bishops to work with Politicians
LUSAKA, NOVEMBER 21, 2014(CISA)- Pope Francis has urged Catholic bishops in Zambia to work with political leaders for the common good of the nation. “I invite you to continue working with political leaders for the common good. You should also deepen your prophetic witness in defence of the poor in order to uplift the lives […]
MALI: Church Postpones Annual Pilgrimage due to Ebola
BAMAKO, NOVEMBER 21, 2014(CISA) – The annual pilgrimage to Kita by the Catholic Church in Mali has been postponed in order to curb the spread of Ebola virus. The event was to take place from November 20 to 23 in Kita, the oldest parish in the country. According to His Exc Mgr Jean Zerbo, Archbishop of Bamako […]
KENYA: Religious Forum to Hold Regional Consultations on Ebola
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 21, 2014(CISA)-Religious leaders through the All Africa Conference of Churches will on November 24- 26 hold regional consultations on the role of faith communities in response to address the Ebola crisis. The consultation to be held at the AACC Conference Centre, Nairobi, aims to draw together 70 participants representing health professionals and Church […]
KENYA: Nurses Campaign Against Controversial Tetanus Jab
NAIROBI, NOVEMBER 21, 2014(CISA)-The Kenya National Union of Nurses has joined the campaign to stop the controversial tetanus vaccination until an independent body certifies its safety. The union’s Secretary General Seth Panyako said that “the storm generated by the tetanus jab must be resolved.” Panyako pointed out that an independent body is best suited to […]