Somalia’s prolonged instability further complicates relief efforts as it continues to face an insurgency by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-affiliated group.
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As Ebola spreads, its impact is being felt in the Catholic community in Africa, as it forces the postponement of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebration.
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“The credibility of Africa, which aspires to become a key player on the international stage, is at stake,” said Cardinal Ambongo.
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“The disappearance of Father Luke Yugue three years ago … shows how fragile the lives of people are in the hands of the powerful.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) – A Catholic bishop in South Sudan says his people are living a real-life Way of the Cross, marked by suffering, violence and deep wounds. Bishop …
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Catholic bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have expressed distress at the brutal killing of nearly 178 people in northern South Sudan on March 2.
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Condolences have continued to pour in for the prominent prelate, considered a leading spiritual, moral and national voice in the East African country.
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“Let us pray for our leaders to govern with wisdom and integrity, for protection from man-made and natural disasters, and for peace and justice.”
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The floods have also affected large swaths of farmland and destroyed roads, bridges and critical structures, including water sources and health facilities.
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South Sudan gained independence in 2011, but in 2013, the world’s youngest nation descended into a brutal civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people.
