For a population that has seen growing displacement, poverty, fighting and chaos over much of the past six years, it is a relief, Bishop Nongo-Aziagbia told Catholic News Service.
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In Eritrea the cost of speaking up may be nation’s Catholic health care network
On June 12, Eritrean authorities closed all 22 of the nation’s church-run health care facilities.
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Bishops in Central African Republic warn of cycle of violence from gangs
“The injustices and sufferings still being inflicted by these executioners risk diverting us from God’s path into a spiral of vengeance and cycle of violence,” the bishops said.
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Congo’s bishops want president to reestablish law in country’s east
The mineral-rich country has suffered persistent violence by armed groups, leaving 4.5 million people displaced and a fifth of the population needing basic assistance, according to the United Nations.
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African cardinal calls for restraint in Sudan’s dealings with protesters
A prominent African cardinal has called for restraint in Sudan, as the ruling junta cracks down on peaceful protesters in the capital city, Khartoum.
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In northern Nigeria, Muslims and Christians take small steps toward reconciliation
Lately, Muslims have been reaching out to Christians in northern Nigeria to seek reunion and deliver a message of peace, hope and solidarity that all Muslims are peace-loving people.
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West African bishops pledge church help to counter terror attacks
“We express our strongest condemnation at this disquieting wave of violence and assure our bruised brethren of solidarity, prayerful communion and compassion.”
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In central Africa, Islamist militias complicate church efforts to battle Ebola
The presence of militant Islamist groups in the Congo such as ISIS is complicating the work of medical personnel in combating the Ebola virus epidemic, which has been rampant for the last 40 months.
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Bishops from Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia call for disarmament of herders
The Catholic bishops of Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia are concerned about the increasing violence among herders, who are using sophisticated weapons such as AK-47s to protect their cattle against raids.
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South African archbishop says oppression of migrants recalls apartheid
A South African archbishop has urged the government to act against xenophobic attacks, which have increased as general elections approach.