1+ week, 6+ day ago (308+ words) Dodoma " President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged all Tanzanians to continue praying for the nation, emphasising that peace, love, patience and unity are essential foundations for sustainable development. The message from the President was conveyed yesterday by Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba during his visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Kisasa Parish, in the Dodoma Region. "President Samia Suluhu Hassan sends her warmest regards. She is with you in spirit and her advice to all Tanzanians is to continue praying for our nation so that peace and stability endure," Dr Nchemba said. The Prime Minister emphasised that it is every citizen's responsibility to safeguard and uphold national peace, noting that without peace, the country cannot effectively carry out its duties, including conducting religious services and other social activities. "Without peace, we cannot perform any other responsibilities. Worship…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (349+ words) Nairobi " Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of Bishop Philip Sulumeti, with Kenya's 4th President Uhuru Kenyatta describing him as a moral compass, peacemaker, and selfless servant who devoted his life to advancing education, social justice, and peace in Kenya. Uhuru has mourned Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega as a devoted servant of God and a pillar of faith whose life was defined by humility, compassion, and unwavering commitment to service. Reflecting on his passing, the former Head of State said Bishop Sulumeti's legacy of faith, unity, and love will remain deeply etched in the hearts of all who knew him. Speaker National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula also paid glowing tribute to the late cleric, describing him as one of the country's most respected religious leaders whose influence extended beyond the pulpit. "The…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (235+ words) The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Matthew Hassan Kukah, will be headlining the public presentation of three new books authored by renowned journalist, broadcaster, and public intellectual, Dr. Reuben Abati, on Friday, November 7, at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos. Kukah, widely respected as a social crusader, bridge builder, and advocate for inclusive governance, will deliver the keynote address, titled, "Nigeria: Time to Re-Load." The event, organised by Caltop Publications Nigeria Limited, will also coincide with Abati's 60th birthday celebration, offering a moment to reflect on his life's work as one of Nigeria's most influential voices in journalism, media, and national development. The books to be presented are Portraits: People, Politics and Society, A Love Letter & Other Stories, and How Goodluck Jonathan Became President. Collectively, they reflect Abati's versatility as a storyteller, analyst, and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (404+ words) Borno South Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume ( Borno South), has said that the re-election of Reverend Dr Amos Musa Mohzo as national president of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) will serve as an avenue to unite members of the Christian community and other faiths in Nigeria. Reverend Mohzo, a cousin brother of Ndume who hails from Ngoshe-Sama, a remote village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, became the first indigenous and committed Man of God to clinch such a position for the first and second tenures, which people of Plateau indigene usually occupy. Recall that COCIN has been established since 1904 in the Wase community of Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Senator Ndume, having come from both Muslim and Christian families, described the victory as not only for the good people of Gwoza and Borno State, but…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Kapsabet " The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has strengthened its grassroots fight against substance abuse through a new partnership with the faith community, bringing together more than 60 religious leaders for a sensitisation meeting in Kapsabet, Nandi County. The meeting, led by NACADA Board Chair Bishop Stephen Mairori, marked a major step in mobilising religious institutions to support community-based prevention and rehabilitation efforts under the ongoing Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) against alcohol and drug abuse. Mairori described religious leaders as "commanders on the frontline of a battle for the very soul of our communities," underscoring the critical role faith institutions play in shaping values, mentoring youth, and supporting families affected by addiction. "While NACADA operates in the spheres of policy and enforcement, you minister in the most critical arena of all -- the human heart," said…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (194+ words) Nairobi " Bishop Emeritus Philip Sulumeti is dead. The Kakamega Diocese says the Catholic leader passed on November 9 night at Nairobi Hospital. Sulumeti was the Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Kakamega since 5 December 2014. He served as the ordinary of the Diocese of Kakamega since his appointment as the founder bishop on February 1978. Before that he was the ordinary of the Diocese of Kisumu from 1976 until 1978 when he was transferred to Kakamega. He served as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kisumu from 1972 until 1976. Kenya Catholic Conference of Bishop - Catholic Justice & Peace Department said Bishop Sulumeti will be remembered with gratitude for 'his dedicated pastoral service, humility and commitment to the mission of Christ.' "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Bishop Joseph Obanyi, the clergy, religious, lay faithful, and all people of goodwill during this time of sorrow,…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago (534+ words) [Agenzia Fides] Yaound" -- "If by November 26, the captors have not released Father John, I request all the priests, religious personnel from all Catholic institutions in Ndop deanery will be closed. Priests will be evacuated for their safety, and the Blessed Sacrament will be removed from the churches." This was announced by Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda, in the Northeast region of Cameroon, who said he will suspend the pastoral activities of the Archdiocese if Father John Berinyuy Tatah, parish priest of Babessi, Cameroon: The Archbishop of Bamenda - 'If Father John Is Not Released By November 26, the Churches in the Deanery Will Be Closed' Yaound" " "If by November 26, the captors have not released Father John, I request all the priests, religious personnel from all Catholic institutions in Ndop deanery will be closed. Priests will be evacuated for their safety, and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (357+ words) Borno South Senator, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has said that the re-election of Reverend Dr. Amos Musa Mohzo as National President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) presents an opportunity to strengthen unity among Christians and other faithful in Nigeria. Reverend Mohzo, a cousin to Senator Ndume from Ngoshe-Sama, a remote community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, is the first non-indigene to occupy the position for two consecutive terms--an office traditionally held by Plateau State natives. Established in 1904 in Wase, Jos, COCIN remains one of Nigeria's oldest and most influential Christian denominations. In a statement signed by Senator Ndume on Sunday and made available to journalists in Maiduguri, he congratulated COCIN members in Nigeria and the diaspora for entrusting Reverend Mohzo with a renewed mandate, describing it as a victory that transcends tribe, region, and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (543+ words) Nicki Minaj to address UN on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria Pope Leo has voiced renewed alarm over the escalating violence, discrimination, and persecution faced by Christian populations in several nations, including Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, among others. The alarm came against the backdrop of the US declaration of Nigeria as a country of particular concern, CPC, in view of allegations of Christian genocide in the country, with Nigeria receiving significant criticism for its handling of attacks on Christian-dominated communities. US President Donald Trump had, last month, warned of serious diplomatic and military consequences if the violence was not stopped, and directed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for possible action. He stressed that any intervention would be "fast, vicious, and sweet." However, sharing his concerns on his official X account,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (272+ words) A ten-man delegation from the Richmond First Baptist Church in Virginia, United States, is in Liberia as guests of the Mount Galilee Baptist Church in Careyburg, Montserrado County. The visit forms part of Mount Galilee's 169th Anniversary Celebration. It holds deep historical significance, as the founder of Mount Galilee, Baptist Missionary Lott Carey, was initially sent from the Richmond First Baptist Church to evangelize in Liberia 169 years ago. Speaking during the welcoming program, Rev. Dr. James Jim Somerville, Pastor of Richmond First Baptist Church, noted that Lott Carey and his contemporaries laid a strong foundation for the present generation of believers. "It is now time for the present generation to carry the torch that has been passed on to them." In his remarks, Rev. Jimmy Diggs, Pastor of Mount Galilee Baptist Church, expressed his congregation's excitement over the visit, describing it…...