LILONGWE MARCH 18, 2016 (CISA) – Episcopal Conference of Malawi has issued a pastoral statement on the Year of Mercy that reaffirms their respect for the sanctity of life in the midst of a pro-abortion push. “In a country little by little marked by trends in the declining respect for human life , the Catholic […]

JOHANNESBURG MARCH 18, 2016 (CISA) – The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference have asked for clarity in appointments of Ministers in the country. “It is vital that high offices of State should not be compromised by the involvement of parties with commercial or personal interests,” the bishops said in a statement sent to Fides. The […]

MARSABIT MARCH 18, 2016(CISA) – The Catholic diocese of Marsabit today launched Radio Jangwani 106.3 FM – a Catholic radio station which aims to address social, economic and political issues in the region. According to Fr Ibrahim Racho, the director of the radio station, “The primary aim of the radio is evangelization, but we are […]

KAKAMEGA MARCH 15, 2016 (CISA) – Bishop Joseph Obanyi the Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) – Commission for Social Communications/Waumini communications has urged the Catholic Media to continue spreading the messages of Pope Francis to Kenya and to communicate on the impact of the Pope’s message since his visit last November. […]

NAIROBI MARCH 15, 2016(CISA)-Tangaza University College has merged with Marist International University, Fr Gianni Rolandi, Chairman Board of Trustees Tangaza University College has said. “I wish to invite all of you on the journey towards becoming a Chartered University. The Commission of University Education has already notified us that they will be coming for the […]

NAIROBI MARCH 15, 2016 (CISA) – Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan on March 14 led  a gathering of government officials, diplomats, ambassadors high commissioners, heads of mission and a few faithful in celebrating the 3rd anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. The Nuncio called on Kenyans to […]

GRAND-BASSAM MARCH 15, 2016 (CISA) – Pope Francis on March 14, sent a message of condolence to the citizens of Ivory Coast following the Sunday March 13, shooting at the Grand-Bassam beach resort that claimed 18 lives. “Upon hearing the news of the heinous attack in Grand-Bassam, His Holiness the Pope Francis presents condolences to […]

NAIROBI MARCH 11, 2016 (CISA) – Dr Fred Matiang’i, Cabinet Secretary of Education has called on the Church and government to strengthen their partnership in the education sector in order to provide quality education for all children. “We have to create and sustain a strong partnership to be able to provide education for our people. That […]

KIGALI MARCH 11, 2016(CISA)-Pope Francis has appointed Fr Anaclet Mwumvaneza, Secretary General of Caritas Rwanda as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nyundo. Fr Mwumvaneza takes over from Bishop Emeritus Alexis Habiyambere, SI after the Holy See accepted his resignation on March 11, 2016 in conformity with canon 401 § 1 of the […]

KABGAYI MARCH 11, 2016(CISA)-The two Rwandan nuns who were killed in an attack by gunmen in Aden, Yemen  will be remembered as martyrs, Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege of the Catholic Diocese of Kabgayi in Rwanda has said. “We were informed of their deaths by the Apostolic Nuncio.We deeply regret their deaths but stay proud for their […]