September 22, 2022
Cameroon: Kidnapped Catholics - 'We Don't Want to Create Dangerous Precedents - We Do Not Pay the Requested Ransom'
"We will not pay a dime" to the kidnappers of the nine worshippers taken from St. Mary's Catholic Church, in the village of Nchang (see Fides, 19/6/2022) in the Anglophone area of… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Military Assault on Eke Ututu Market Risks Alienating Population - Bishop of Orlu
"Stop further killing of innocent people and destruction of livelihoods". This is the appeal launched by Msgr. Augustine Tochukwu Ukwuoma, Bishop of Orlu, in Imo State, in southern… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Cameroon: A Ransom Has Been Requested for the 9 People Kidnapped From the Church of Saint Mary
The kidnapping of nine people in the attack on the church of Saint Mary, in the village of Nchang (see Fides, 19/9/2022) has been revealed a kidnapping for ransom. Msgr. Andrew… Read more »
September 19, 2022
Cameroon: Bishops On the Attack On the Catholic Church
The attack on the Catholic church of Saint Mary, in the village of Nchang (diocese of Mamfe) represents an "atrocious act". The perpetrators and instigators of this crime, in… Read more »
September 17, 2022
Egypt: The Case of Little Shenuda Reopens the Debate On the Law Regarding the Personal Status of Christians
The controversial case of an abandoned child entrusted to a Coptic Christian family reopens the debate in Egypt on the draft law related to the personal status of Christians and… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Nigeria: Appointment of the Rector of the 'Blessed Iwene Tansi' Major Theological Seminary in Onitsha
On May 27, 2022, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle appointed Rev. Fabian Obi, of the diocesan clergy of Awka as Rector of the "Blessed Iwene Tansi" major theological Seminary in… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Central African Republic: Cardinal Nzapalainga's Appeal to 'Preserve Peace At All Costs' As Constitutional Review Process Under Way
"If I have a particular message, it is to preserve peace at all costs. When we have not experienced war, we do not appreciate the importance of preserving peace. But when we… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Mozambique: We Must Give Young People a Future - Bishop of Pemba
"There cannot be first class and second class victims". "The response to jihadists cannot be solely military but it is necessary to give hope to young people who would otherwise be… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: We Are Passing Through the Darkest Chapter of Our History - President of the Bishops' Conference
"The level of insecurity in the country is very worrisome. We are passing through what might be deemed as the darkest chapter of our history as a nation", warns Mgr. Lucius Iwejuru… Read more »
September 10, 2022
Mozambique: The Attack On the Chipene Mission Is Part of a Larger Offensive
The attack on the Chipene mission in which Sister Maria De Coppi was killed (see Fides, 7/9/2022) is not an isolated event, but is part of a progression of attacks by insurgents… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Christian Churches A Solid Reference for the People in the Post-Mugabe Era'
"The new era that we all hoped would begin after the fall of Mugabe in 2017 has not yet begun or at least the path is not going as planned. However, the situation is stabilizing… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Mozambique: Population Is Disoriented - Archbishop of Nampula
"She is a martyr of the Faith", says His Exc. Msgr. Inacio Saure, Archbishop of Nampula, upon hearing the message of vindication of the self-styled Islamic State (ISIS) about the… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Nigeria: Kidnappings and Murders - Bishop of Abakaliki Complains About Lack of Security
We no longer believe that the current government has the capacity to restore security," said Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu of Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State in south-eastern… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Child Protection - Ivorian Missionary Wants to Support Children and Young People
"Jesus said to them: 'Let the little children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them'" (Matthew 19:14). Read more »
September 03, 2022
Ethiopia: Stop the War! Catholic Church Urges Parties to Dialogue and Peace
The bloody war that has been raging in the country since November 2020 is leading to the destruction of national wealth and economic depression. In this context, the Ethiopian… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Egypt: GERD - Churches Support Agreed and Beneficial Solutions for Egypt and Ethiopia
The Coptic Church and the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia continue to put their ties of ecclesial communion at the service of the ongoing political negotiations between Egypt and… Read more »
Chad: National Dialogue - Bishops Suspend Participation
"There was no dialogue. For us, dialogue is based on mutual listening. (...) We have the impression of witnessing an election campaign in which on the one hand there are those who… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Guinea Bissau: The Path of National Reconciliation, Led By Religious Leaders, Awaits the Last Step
"Guinea Bissau in recent years has experienced many moments of instability, in addition to various armed conflicts and the war of the late 1990s. The country has experienced great… Read more »
September 01, 2022
South Africa: Imbisa - Bishops Invite Young People to the Assembly
The Bishops of Southern Africa (Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa, IMBISA) invite young people to participate in their next Plenary Assembly to be held in… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Nigeria: Confiscate the Assets of Human Traffickers - Campaign Also Promoted By Catholic Church Is Under Way
"Confiscate the assets of human traffickers". This was stated by the Auxiliary Bishop of Abuja, Msgr. Anselm Umoren, who together with the president of the Justice, Peace and… Read more »
August 17, 2022
Kenya: Presidential Election Results - Let's Keep the Peace, Says Archbishop
"We would like to ask all religious leaders to pray for peace in our country", said Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri, just after the announcement of William Ruto's victory as… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Nigeria: Appeal of the Auxiliary Bishop of Minna - The Country Is On the Path of Disintegration
Violence continues to spread across the country, as well as kidnappings, killings, attacks on churches, clashes, and now even death threats against President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Africa: Coptic Christians Prepare for the 'Fasting of the Virgin Mary'
Orthodox Copts around the world are preparing to live the time of penance known as "fasting of the Holy Virgin Mary", praying with special intentions for Patriarch Tawadros II. The… Read more »
Kenya: Bishops' Appeal to Young People: 'Go and Vote and Do Not Get Carried Away By Violence'
"Young people, this is your future! Go and vote", exhorts His Exc. Msgr. Antony Muheria, Archbishop of Nyeri, in one of the videos published by the Kenya Conference of Catholic… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Nigeria: Nobody Is Safe - Bishop of Abuja
"There is massive insecurity. People are being killed every day. The bandits and the terrorists seem to have a free hand. We don't know where the security forces are". This is the… Read more »