August 15
Uganda: Kampala Archbishop Stirs Controversy By Declaring, No Heaven for the Poor
Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, the archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala has caused quite a stir among the faithful in Uganda by declaring that God does not like the poor… Read more »
May 05
Kenya: Religious Leaders Call Out State for Failing to Protect Shakahola Victims, Urge Mackenzie Be Treated as Individual
"Information publicly available shows that "Pastor" Paul Mackenzie has been arrested and treated casually on multiple occasions, but each time released to go and continue. For this… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Archbishop Muhatia to Taskforce Reviewing Religious Organizations in Country
President William Samoei Ruto has constituted a Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations in Kenya. Read more »
April 18
Sudan: Pope and African Religious Leaders Call for Ceasefire, Urge Dialogue for Peace
Nearly 200 people have been killed and over 1,800 wounded as fierce fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, rage in Sudan for… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Zambia: Bishops Poke Holes in President Hichilema's Free Education Policy
The implementation process of Zambia's Free Education Policy for primary and secondary education, an election promise by President Hakainde Hichilema, has proved a bane in the… Read more »
July 15, 2022
Kenya: Government Issues New Strict Directives on Opening a New Church
Clerics in Kenya will be required to have either a diploma or degree in Theology from a recognized theological institution among other new requirements before opening a Church in… Read more »
June 10, 2022
Nigeria: Terror Group ISWAP Linked to Owo Church Attack
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Interior of Nigeria Rauf Aregbesola has linked the Islamic State in West Africa (Iswap) group to the Sunday June 5 attack at the Catholic… Read more »
Africa: Pope Postpones Trip to DR Congo, South Sudan At Doctors' Request
Pope Francis has postponed to a later date his Apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Read more »
Kenya: Poor Election Preparedness Is High Risk to Country, Bishops Caution
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May 06, 2022
South Sudan: Church Leaders Vow to Enhance Spiritual Renewal in a Bid to Bring Peace
Religious leaders from the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) in a statement dated April 29, pledged to, "continue... efforts to bring about a lasting 'just peace'... through… Read more »
February 22, 2022
South Sudan: Peace Talks Still Shaky, Archbishop Says Asking for Prayers
Archbishop Stephen Ameyu of the Catholic archdiocese of Juba, South Sudan has likened the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement in South Sudan to a shaky boat in the… Read more »
Madagascar: Pope Prays for Victims As Country Awaits Another Cyclone
Pope Francis has expressed closeness with victims of Cyclone Batsirai and tropical storm Dumako in Madagascar as the country awaits another cyclone, Emnati which is expected to… Read more »
February 08, 2022
Nigeria: Bishops Alarmed By Frequent Government Borrowing
Catholic Bishops of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province have during its first plenary of 2022, expressed concern at frequency of borrowings by federal and state governments to finance… Read more »
Angola: Prepare to Enhance Human Dignity at the Ballot, Bishops Urge
Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on eligible voters in Angola to register and renew their cards as they prepare to protect and enhance human… Read more »
January 21, 2022
Kenya: Nation Not Ready for Elections 2022, Religious Leaders Posit
"This Convocation is deeply concerned that the nation is apparently not ready for the Elections 2022. Corruption, impunity, lawlessness, insults and incitement to violence are… Read more »
April 17, 2007
Madagascar: World Bank Official Linked to Opus Dei 'Fought' Contraception
A senior World Bank official with alleged links to Opus Dei reportedly removed all references to contraception in the bank's program for Madagascar. Read more »