Congolese bishops say Goma situation remains grave; full scale of human toll still emerging February 5, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News As an uneasy calm returned to the Congolese city of Goma, following a unilateral ceasefire declared by the rebels, people began burying the dead, and agencies rushed aid to thousands of displaced civilians, now camping in churches and schools.
Congolese bishop deplores escalation of violence as city of Goma claimed by rebels January 29, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Amid tragic escalation of violence in Congo, Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of Goma has assured the people of the church’s closeness and compassion, as rebels entered the eastern city of Goma, forcing thousands to flee and triggering wave of looting and deaths.
Cardinal urges restraint as retaliatory attacks ignite after killings of South Sudanese refugees January 21, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, called for restraint and compassion, as the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in the war-torn Sudan sparked retaliatory attacks across the country.
U.S. declares genocide in Sudan as country undergoes ‘unimaginable’ suffering January 16, 2025By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Amid what a Catholic charity called “unimaginable” suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is committing genocide in the country and slapped sanctions on its leader.
African bishops cry out for their people amid horrific persecution in 2024 December 30, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News From Nigeria to Mozambique, Sudan and Congo to Burkina Faso, Christians across Africa were victims of horrific persecution in 2024, mainly because of their faith.
Sudanese Catholic bishop narrowly escapes execution December 6, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Sudanese Catholic Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of El Obeid Dec. 2 described narrowly escaping execution in his country, where he has remained with the faithful amid a deadly war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Mozambique bishops set National Day of Prayer after nation hit by post-election crisis November 23, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Mozambique’s bishops designated Nov. 24 as a National Day of Prayer for peace and reconciliation following the recent deaths and injuries related to the country’s election crisis.
Kenyan Catholic Church rejects President Ruto’s financial donation November 20, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News A disagreement between the Catholic bishops in Kenya and the government has taken a new twist, with the church rejecting a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto.
Nigeria’s Diocese of Maiduguri appeals for aid as floods strike former Boko Haram epicenter September 20, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News Catholic leaders in northeastern Nigeria appealed for prayers and humanitarian support as devastating floods engulfed Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, known as the epicenter of the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram’s insurgency.
Kenya mourns 21 young boys killed in academy dormitory fire September 9, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, Feature, News, World News As Kenya mourned the 21 young boys killed in a school dormitory fire Sept. 6 in Kieni, Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri said the church was heartbroken and urged Christians to stay close to the affected families.
Congolese Catholic Church leaders concerned as mpox marches through country August 28, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News As Congo remained the epicenter of the latest mpox outbreak, Catholic Church leaders in the country were calling for increased action, while expressing concern at the surging cases.
Sudanese humanitarian situation ‘can’t wait,’ says bishop; military evacuates last missionaries August 19, 2024By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News On the first day of talks in Geneva aimed at ending the 16-month Sudanese conflict, a Catholic bishop in the region stressed that addressing the humanitarian situation in the northeast African country cannot not wait for “tomorrow.”
