South Sudan: Another Ceasefire Agreement Signed in Rome

The Rome-based Community of Sant'Egidio on Wednesday October 14 announced a breakthrough in talks between South Sudan's government and the Opposition Movement Alliance. Read more »

Zambia: Church Say Country Has Reached Ecological Emergency

Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has described an ecological emergency in the country and called on the government to prioritize environmental programs for the poor and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Cardinal Berhaneyesus Invites Countries to Dialogue On Dam Project

President of the Episcopal Conference of Ethiopia Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel has called for dialogue between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia on the construction of Great… Read more »

Ghana: Bishops Condemn Violence During Voter Registration

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has condemned the violence witnessed during the voter registration exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Read more »

Kenya: Climate Movement Set to Launch Laudato Si' Animators' Course

The Global Catholic Climate Movement has invited interested people to register for the next Laudato Si' animators' course set to begin on July 29. Read more »

Kenya: Kiriaini Mission Hospital Commissions Ultra-Modern Outpatient Block

The Catholic Diocese of Murang'a has commissioned an ultra-modern out-patient block at Kiriaini Mission Hospital. Read more »

South Africa: Caritas Discusses Response to Covid-19 in Virtual Assembly

Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier, the President of Caritas South Africa, has urged members of Caritas to be quick in projecting future plans to address challenges of post Covid-19. Read more »

Nigeria: Archbishop Kaigama Encourages Inter-Faith Collaboration

Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has commended Muslims and Christians for their collaboration in seeking solutions during Covid-19 and encouraged… Read more »

Ghana: Bishops Express Worry Over Non-Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols

The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) has decried the failure to observe of the Covid-19 protocols at recent political exercises in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Attacks in Nigeria Have Reached Levels of Genuine Criminal Persecution, EU Bishops

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Kenya: Justice and Peace Commission Condemns Insecurity in Narok and Marsabit Counties

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Kenya: Catholic Bishops Give Guidelines for Liturgical Celebrations As Country Considers Re-Opening Places of Worship

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Zambia: Pope Appoints New Bishop of Ndola Diocese

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Kenya: Bishops Oppose Plans to Introduce Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools, Condemn Abortion Bill

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has faulted plans to introduce Comprehensive Sex Education in schools as a way of curbing teenage pregnancies, and urged parents to… Read more »

Kenya: Catholic Sister Receives the Presidential Order of Service Uzalendo Award

Sr Winnie Mutuku of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul, has received the Presidential Order of service Uzalendo Award for her outstanding contribution to the fight… Read more »

Togo: Bishops Condemn Violent Arrest of Opposition Leader

Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) have lamented the "brutality and violence" portrayed by government security agencies in the arrest of the opposition leader,… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Archdiocese Donates Relief Items to State Government

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins has donated relief items to Lagos State Government on behalf of the Archdiocese of Lagos in support of its efforts to provide assistance to the… Read more »

South Sudan: COVID-19 Threatens Full Implementation of Government of National Unity

Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio has termed Coronavirus a "bigger enemy" in South Sudan as it threatens efforts to finalize formation of a Government of… Read more »

Zambia: Catholic Bishops' Conference Sets Up COVID-19 Response Fund

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has set up a COVID-19 Response Fund (CRF). The fund will mainly be used to prevent the spread of the disease in Zambia and give… Read more »

Nigeria: Your Heart Is the Real Church, Keep It Open, Archbishop Kaigama Urges

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Christians to keep the church in their hearts open even as churches remain closed around the world… Read more »

Kenya: Priests in Nairobi to Mark Easter Triduum Celebrations in Private

Priests in the Archdiocese of Nairobi will mark Easter Triduum celebrations in private following the banning of gatherings across the country to curb the spread of coronavirus. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Bishop Angelo Moreschi Succumbs to Coronavirus

Bishop Abune Angelo Moreschi the Apostolic Vicar of Gambella Vicariate is dead. Read more »

Kenya: Bishop Rotich Promises to Work With Political Leaders, Proposes School of Ethics

Rt. Rev. Alfred Rotich, newly installed bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kericho has expressed interest in working with politicians in the region to discuss matters ethics and… Read more »

South Sudan: Archbishop Lukudu Lauds President Kiir's Decision to Reduce States to Ten

Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro Emeritus of Juba, has lauded President Salva Kiir's decision to reduce the number of states in the country to ten, a new development towards the… Read more »

Kenya: Political Leaders Ask Bishops for Prayer, Guidance At Bishop Rotich Installation

Political leaders present at the February 15 installation of Bishop Alfred Rotich as the new bishop of the Catholic diocese of Kericho have called on the bishops to pray for them,… Read more »