DURBAN APRIL 10, 2018(CISA)- Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference(SACBC) has lauded former South African President Jacob Zuma appearance at the court to face corruption charges as a win for democracy. “One of the premises of a democracy and the rule of law is that no one is above the law and everyone is accountable for their actions,” […]
KINSHASA APRIL 10, 2018 (CISA) – Bishop Théophile Kaboy Ruboneka, of the Catholic Diocese of Goma has condemned the recent murder of Fr Étienne Sengiyumva, parish priest of Kitchanga. “Fr Étienne is the third priest killed in the area. Investigations on the perpetrators of these deaths never lead to anything. We are abandoned by all,” said […]
ARUSHA, MARCH 20, 2018(CISA) – Archbishop Emeritus Josaphat Lebulu of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha has thanked lay faithful for playing a big role of evangelization and promotion of the Church’s development. “The Church has never been without laity who are active missionaries. Lay Associations are active missionaries in promoting Catholic faith and local churches. I am […]
MBAISE, MARCH 20, 2018(CISA) – Bishop Lucius Ugorji, Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara has called for forgiveness and reconciliation to bring to an end the crisis in the diocese. “Every authentic healing and renewal begins with reconciliation with God, who gives peace to our souls. We all need interior peace and renewal and […]
KINSHASA MARCH 20,2018 (CISA) – The Catholic Church in DRC has welcomed tax hikes on mining of strategic minerals as part of the country’s new mining code aimed at protecting the environment. Executive Secretary of Congo Bishops Ad Hoc Episcopal Commission for Natural Resources Henri Muhiya, said the new code will “ensure respect for the environment and […]
KISHASA FEBRUARY 20, 2018 (CISA) The National Episcopal Conference of the Congo (CENCO) have condemned the government for continuously defaming and discrediting the Catholic Church. “We denounce the campaign of discrediting and defamation of the Catholic Church and its hierarchy and we are deeply concerned by the very serious facts and hostile attitudes in this country,” […]
KAMPALA, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 (CISA) – Archbishop Emmanuel Obbo of the Archdiocese of Tororo in Uganda has urged political leaders in the country to use the Lenten season to reconcile. “Lent is a time that brings us together to dialogue and reconcile, overcome crises in our lives and open up lasting peace. We have to […]
IBADAN FEBRUARY 16, 2018 (CISA) – The Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect all human lives at all costs to avoid disintegration and destruction of the society. “The government is supposed to serve the people and everything done by the government must be of benefit to the […]
LIMURU FEBRUARY 13, 2018 (CISA) – The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving national cohesion and peace. “As a way of resolving the sharp divisions that have emerged in our nation, it is important that we promote intra and inter-ethnic dialogue aimed at promoting cohesion and peaceful […]
NAIROBI JANUARY 23, 2018 (CISA)-Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has appointed Fr Bonaventure Luchidio as the new National Director, Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Kenya for a five-year term (2017/2022). “I am still in shock since I was informed of the appointment three days ago. I least expected […]
