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: 'Insecurity and Economic Mismanagement Threaten the Nation'
"The frequent attacks on travelers in the streets and on the faithful in churches and other places of worship have not yet received an adequate response from the authorities". This… Read more »
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 »
Sierra Leone: New Catastrophic Floods - Preserve the Environment and Avoid Irresponsible Waste
The heavy floods that hit the country do not seem to have any respite. After the rains recorded several times in August 2022 (see Fides 2/9/2022), there are new losses caused by… 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 »
East Africa: From the Port of Garacad a Road That Brings Development and Hope to the Entire Area
There is recent news of an important road project launched in Somali Puntland that will favor strong development of the area. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Ethiopia: Concern for a Possible Escalation of the Conflict
The atrocious conflict underway in Tigray continues in the worst ways. After a brief respite, the fighting resumed on August 24, and is expanding rapidly. There is news of the… Read more »
Mozambique: Italian Comboni Nun Killed in Attack on a Mission in the City of Chipene
A Comboni nun was killed in the attack in a mission in the city of Chipene in the province of Nampula in northern Mozambique, which took place on the night between September 6 and… Read more »
September 06, 2022
South Sudan: 'Parents Cannot Afford to Send Their Children to School' - Bishop Lodiong
"Murders and violence are still ongoing, although not as frequent as in 2016-2018. There are street raids and robberies by armed men, killing of peasants on their farms by armed… Read more »
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 05, 2022
Ethiopia: Food Insecurity in Tigray - Salesians Provide People With Essential Goods
"Wheat, multivitamins, cooking oil, noodles, rice and salt are some of the relief items sent to the people of Tigray. From May to July, hygiene items, soap and 400 blankets were… Read more »
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
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 »
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 02, 2022
Sierra Leone: Bridges, Schools, Hospitals and Water Pipes Damaged
From August 14 to 17 and August 27 to 28, 2022, Sierra Leone was affected by a series of floods that devastated some areas of the country, leaving more than 10,000 people homeless.… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: We Want to Have a Say in the Plan to Withdraw the Blue Helmets - Civil Society
Representatives of civil society in South Kivu (eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo), following a meeting in the Archdiocese of Bukavu, called for ensuring a peaceful transfer… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Burkina Faso: After Being Held Hostage for Five Months, American Nun Released
"Sister Suellen is safe. She is on American soil, but not in America", confirms Sister Mary Lacour of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of the Holy Cross on the release of… Read more »
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 »