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African nun says it's time for her bishops to face abuse, listen to victims

14/02/2019 News

ROME – An African nun who recently graduated from a course at a prestigious Roman university on safeguarding minors says that ready or not, her …
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Southern African Bishops: Do not vote for personal interests, race or ethnic group

12/02/2019 News

Several countries in Africa, this year, have elections. South Africans will go to the polls on 8 May, and the country’s Bishops are calling on citizens to vote for men and women of integrity.

English Africa Service – Vatican City

“We pray that the upcoming Elections will constitute a further step both in bringing about the kind of society God desires for us and in giving us leaders, men and women of integrity who will build that society. Twenty-five years after the memorable elections of 1994, we celebrate that we have been able both to defend and to develop our democracy. We are grateful to good and honest people who have worked heroically and selflessly in the service of the nation. We are thankful also that the foundational institutions of our democracy have stood the…

Spokesman for Central African bishops raises doubts about new peace deal

07/02/2019 News

Oxford, England — An official of the Central African Republic bishops’ conference has raised doubts about a new government-rebel peace deal and urged the international community to give greater backing to the country’s legitimate armed forces.

“Of course, we can hope such an accord might lead toward peace, but if it runs counter to justice and truth, this is unlikely,” said Fr. Joseph Tanga-Koti, secretary-general of the bishops’ conference.

“Our bishops have condemned the presence of mercenaries from Sudan, Chad, Niger, Cameroon and Uganda. If these countries wish our people to live in peace, they should take steps to stop (the mercenaries) coming here, along with the arms they traffic.”

The priest spoke with Catholic News Service Feb. 6, a…

Central African bishops ask U.N. to lift arms embargo

31/01/2019 News

As the Central African Republic’s government and the 14 militia groups that control most of the country meet for peace talks, the country’s bishops called on the United Nations to lift the arms embargo imposed on the nation.

Violent groups continue to procure arms illegally, and the only effect of the embargo is that the army has been substantially weakened, the bishops said in a statement at the end of their January plenary meeting in the capital, Bangui.

The U.N. imposed the embargo in 2013, and each year it has been extended. It is due to expire Jan. 31.

“The state is absent in vast zones” of the country “which are now under the control of armed groups. These armed groups repeatedly commit inhumane acts of violence and carry out grave violations of human rights,” the…

Central African bishops ask U.N. to lift arms embargo – Catholic Philly

31/01/2019 News

Marie Voto from Mboko village in Central African Republic participated in trauma healing and peacebuilding training from Catholic Relief Services. The country has faced interreligious and intercommunal fighting since 2013. (CNS photo/Michael Stulman, courtesy Catholic Relief Services)

By Bronwen Dachs • Catholic News Service • Posted January 30, 2019

As the Central African Republic’s government and the 14 militia groups that control most of the country meet for peace talks, the country’s bishops called on the United Nations to lift the arms embargo imposed on the nation.

Violent groups continue to procure arms illegally, and the only effect of the embargo is that the army has been substantially weakened, the bishops said in a statement at the end of their January…

Central African Republic bishops call for Day of Lamentation and Prayer

26/11/2018 News

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Central African Republic have called for a “Day of Lamentation and Prayer” in memory of all the victims of violence in the nation.

by Linda Bordoni

The Catholic Bishops of the Central African Republic have launched an appeal to observe Sunday, 2 December 2018, as a “Day of Lamentation and Prayer” in memory of the many victims of violence in the nation.

In a communiqué the Bishops’ Conference said the Church invites all “men and women of good will” to refrain from celebrating 1 December as a sign of mourning”.

1 December: Day of Mourning

1 December is a significant date for the country as it marks the 60th anniversary of the birth of the Republic after French colonial rule.

2 December: Day of Lamentation and Prayer

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African nun says it's time for her bishops to face abuse, listen to victims

Spokesman for Central African bishops raises doubts about new peace deal

Central African bishops ask U.N. to lift arms embargo

Central African bishops ask U.N. to lift arms embargo – Catholic Philly

Central African Republic bishops call for Day of Lamentation and Prayer

1 December: Day of Mourning

2 December: Day of Lamentation and Prayer

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