Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the Rite of Canonization for Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at a Solemn Mass offered in St Peter’s Square. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defence […]
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ZAMBIA: Christian Leaders warn government Against Censoring the Media
LUSAKA, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016(CISA) – Christian leaders from various denominations have warned the government against harassing the media. In a statement signed by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) and major Christian leaders in Zambia, the church leaders cautioned the state against closing down some privately owned radio stations. “We are deeply saddened and […]
NIGERIA: Caritas Organizes Conference on Human Trafficking
ABUJA SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (CISA) – Caritas Internationalis has organized an International Conference in Abuja, Nigeria to raise awareness about the problem, give hope and combat human trafficking in Africa. The Conference to be held September 5 – 7, intends to create stronger links between concerned parties, promote joint actions and share best practices of […]
EGYPT: Parliament Pass Law Governing Construction of New Churches
CAIRO, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016(CISA) – Egyptian parliament has passed a law governing the construction of new churches. The new law empowers provincial governors to approve church building and renovation permits, previously the domain of security services. Church officials see it as a step in the right direction, but human rights advocates and some Christian members […]
DRC: National Dialogue Begins without Major Opposition Figures
KINSHASA SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (CISA) – A national dialogue on the delayed presidential election started in Democratic Republic of Congo September 1, despite the absence of many opposition figures. The talks which will last for two weeks between the government, opposition and civic leaders are aimed at averting a crisis when President Joseph Kabila’s term […]
NIGERIA: Keep Campaign Promises, Cardinal Tells President Buhari
LAGOS, AUGUST 30, 2016(CISA)-Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi Okogie has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to hurry with the changes he promised before his election last year. “Today, cries of hunger can be heard across the length and breadth of our vast country. Nigerians hunger not only for food, but also for good leadership, for peace, security […]
ZIMBABWE: Human Rights Group Condemns Violent Police Crackdown
HARARE AUGUST 30, 2016 (CISA) – Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has accused police of brutality and violating the rights of protesters during anti-government demonstrations in the last two months. In a statement on the protests the commission said its investigations had revealed “unbecoming and violent conduct” by police officers and urged victims to make […]
UGANDA: Archbishop urges Citizens to Make Wills
KAMPALA, AUGUST 30, 2016(CISA)-Archbishop Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has urged Ugandans to make wills “to avoid leaving misunderstandings among potential beneficiaries of their property when they die.” Speaking at the burial ceremony of the late Fr Joseph Kijjambu at Sacred Heart of Mary Cathedral, Lubaga, August 27, Archbishop Lwanga […]
EGYPT: Bill on Construction of Churches Await Final Approval
CAIRO AUGUST 30, 2016 (CISA) – Two laws on the construction of churches and the Civil Service law, have passed from the State Council’s legislative revision department to be looked into by the House of Representatives for final approval. The law is to be discussed inside the parliament, as is required by the constitution in […]
EGYPT: Orthodox Church, Govt Reach Agreement on Church Building Law
CAIRO AUGUST 26, 2016(CISA) – The Coptic Orthodox Church has reached an agreement with the government on the articulation of the church building and renovation draft law. The church stated that the phrasing of the draft law was agreed upon through discussion between the representatives of the church and state officials, including President Abdel Fattah […]