LILONGWE, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA)-The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has assured people living with albinism of its full commitment in continued support and protection of their rights and freedom in the country. “The church loves you and will always stand by people living with albinism and defend them. It is for this reason that […]

DOUALA, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA)-Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have called on the warring groups in the country to put down arms and seek peace in order to avoid a possible catastrophe. In a letter dated May 16, addressed to the Cameroonian people, the president of the bishops’ conference and Archbishop of Douala, Archbishop Samuel Kleda […]

ADDIS ABABA, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA) – Bishop John Jok Chol of Akobo Diocese of South Sudan has warned delegates against spoiling peace talks cautioning politicians against making the forum a project to benefit themselves. “People in Akobo are suffering, forcing them to lose hope and practice revenge killing with guns based on tribal lines,” […]

BENIN CITY, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA)-Clergy, religious and the laity of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, Edo State, today joined other Catholic faithful in the country on a peaceful protest march against the killings of two priests and 17 worshipers at St. Ignatius Catholic Parish in Ukpor- Mbalon in Benue State. According to Channels Television, […]

LUSAKA, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA)-Caritas Zambia has called upon the church to collaborate with all the key stakeholders in the nation into the ongoing process of national dialogue and reconciliation. “We are of the considered view that the church has not only the moral authority but also the convening power, needed impartiality and the undisputed […]

BANGUI, MAY 22, 2018 (CISA)- The city Bambari,  300 km from the capital Bangui, was last week pillaged by heavily armed militiamen who ransacked Saint-Jean parish and destroyed the MINUACA (UN Mission in Central Africa). According to Mẻdecins Sans Frontier (MSF) at least six people were killed and about 300 took refuge at the local […]

BUNGOMA, MAY 18, 2018 (CISA) -The Catholic Diocese of Bungoma Education Department today hosted 340 Principals and directors of public catholic sponsored secondary schools to a meeting to discuss enhancement of academic performance. The meeting that took place at St. Patrick’s Pastoral Centre, Kabula was graced by  Bishop Norman King’oo Wambua of Bungoma Diocese who in […]

CAPE TOWN, MAY 18, 2018 (CISA) – The South African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has condemned an attack on a mosque in the country which claimed life of one man and left two injured. “We strongly condemn this bloody and futile attack and call upon law enforcement agencies to work diligently to bring the perpetrators to […]