HARARE JULY 7, 2017(CISA)-Archbishop Robert Ndlovu of the Catholic Archdiocese of Harare has urged Christians in the country to take an active role in politics ahead of General Election scheduled for 2018. “If it is about being active in politics, get into it. I encourage you, be part of politics. That is your role … […]
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ZAMBIA: Civil Society Opposes President’s Declaration of State of Emergency
LUSAKA JULY 7, 2017 (CISA) – Civil society groups and opposition parties in Zambia are against President Edgar Lungu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in response to the recent market fires suspected to have been deliberately sparked by arsonists. According to the group, Civil Society Constitutional Agenda, the decision of the president is, “Totally […]
NIGERIA: Comply with Pope Francis’ Directive, Cardinal Urges Priests
ABUJA JULY 7, 2017 (CISA) – John Cardinal Onaiyekan, the Apostolic Administrator of Ahiara Diocese, has called on the priests of the diocese to comply and write an apology letter to Pope Francis by July 9. “There is no more time for playing any games or prevaricating. The Pope has spoken. His words must be treated […]
KENYA: Nun Wins Principal of the Year Award
MOMBASA JUNE 27, 2017(CISA) – Sr Anastacia Amollo, Principal of St. Mary’s Lwak Girls High School has won the 2017 Principal of the Year Award (POYA). “I thank God. I am humbled. I can say I have won this because of my commitment and, more so, my dedication, love and passion in what I am doing,” […]
ZAMBIA: Catholic Priest Elected SIGNIS World Vice President
LUSAKA JUNE 27, 2017(CISA)-Fr Paul Samasumo has been elected as one of the two World Catholic Association for Communication (SIGNIS) Vice Presidents for the period 2017-2021. Commenting on his election Fr Samasumo thanked the assembly for giving him the new task. “I am humbled and grateful to the assembly for their confidence in me and […]
SOUTH SUDAN: Churches Condemn Warring Factions for Ignoring People’s Needs
JUBA JUNE 27, 2017 (CISA) – The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSC) has criticized the country’s political leaders “on all sides” for placing political and personal interests above the needs of ordinary people. The council is made up of the heads of the member churches, including Archbishop Paulino Lukudo Loro of Juba, charged that the […]
KENYA: Archbishop Anthony Muheria Installed in Nyeri
NYERI JUNE 20, 2017(CISA) – Archbishop Anthony Muheria has been installed as the new shepherd of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. The installation ceremony at Christ the King Major Seminary in Nyeri on June 17 was led by Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo,The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan. “We give thanks to God for this […]
DRC: Government, Rebels sign Church-Brokered Peace Accord
ROME JUNE 20, 2017 (CISA) – The Central African Republic (CAR) government and 13 of the 14 armed groups in the country on June 19 signed an accord aimed at ending an ethno-religious conflict that has killed thousands of people. The deal, which was mediated by the Roman Catholic Sant’ Egidio peace group and signed at […]
KENYA: Catholic Bishops Cautions Against Tribal Politics Ahead of Elections
NAIROBI JUNE 20, 2017(CISA)-The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has cautioned Kenyans against involving themselves in tribal politics that will stir up hatred among themselves. “We must resist and reject any form of incitements. We must foster a unified nation. Desist from inflammatory and irresponsible utterances stirring up hatred towards specific candidates,” the bishops […]
ZAMBIA: Church Leaders Condemn Mistreatment of Opposition Leader
LUSAKA, JUNE 20, 2017(CISA) – Zambian Church leaders have condemned the government for mistreating the nation’s main opposition political leader, Hakainde Hichilema. In a statement June 16, the church leaders cautioned Zambian President Edgar Lungu for confining the opposition leader in a maximum security prison, even before trial for an alleged treason charge, is determined. “We […]