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Benin Hosts Workshop to Reignite Catholic Lay Leaders’ Role in Promoting Peace Across Africa

Eniola OladeleMay 5, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMay 5, 202503

A significant workshop aimed at redefining the role of Catholic lay leaders in fostering peaceful societies across Africa has taken place in Cotonou, Benin. Organized...

Pastor Ng’ang’a Expels Woman from Church for Holding Cheeks: Kwenda Kanisa Ingine

Eniola OladeleMay 1, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMay 1, 2025013

Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre has once again sparked controversy after a video surfaced showing him angrily instructing a woman to leave his...

Africa RELIGION

Pope Francis: Raila Odinga Consoles Catholics, Prays They Get a Good Pope

Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 25, 2025016

In a touching moment of solidarity, Raila Odinga, the prominent Kenyan opposition leader, expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide following the recent health concerns surrounding...

RELIGION Transportation

Putco to Deploy 500 Buses for ZCC Easter Pilgrimage

Eniola OladeleApril 16, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 16, 2025039

Putco, one of South Africa’s largest public transport operators, is gearing up for an ambitious logistical operation during the upcoming Easter weekend. The company has...

Africa RELIGION

Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi Unite to Call for Peace and Stability in the Great Lakes Region

Eniola OladeleApril 2, 2025

by Eniola OladeleApril 2, 2025031

In a powerful joint statement, the bishops of Rwanda and Burundi have come together to issue a heartfelt call for peace and stability in the...

Africa RELIGION

Bishops Warn Politicians Against Pushing Ivory Coast Towards a Culture of Death

Eniola OladeleMarch 27, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 27, 2025046

In a powerful message that resonates deeply with the nation’s moral and spiritual compass, Catholic bishops in Ivory Coast have issued a stark warning to...

Africa RELIGION

All Fasting for the Same Reason: Muslim Ramadan and Christian Lent Unite Tanzanians in Shared Spiritual Practice

Eniola OladeleMarch 10, 2025

by Eniola OladeleMarch 10, 2025048

In Tanzania, a nation where religious harmony and cultural diversity thrive, the convergence of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Christian observance of...

Africa POLITICS RELIGION

MPs Clash Over Church’s Role in State Affairs

Eniola OladeleNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 30, 2024November 30, 20240135

Tensions erupted in Parliament as MPs debated the role of the church in political matters, following recent statements by church leaders calling for greater involvement...

Africa RELIGION

Mozambique Shuts Down Three Mosques Amid Escalating Security Concerns Following Deadly Attacks

Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

by Eniola OladeleNovember 26, 2024November 26, 20240158

The government of Mozambique has ordered the closure of three mosques in the northern city of Pemba after deadly attacks which it blames on Muslim...

Africa RELIGION

South African Interfaith Dialogue Promotes Social Cohesion

Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2024September 9, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2024September 9, 20240298

Johannesburg, South Africa— On September 8, 2024, Johannesburg plays host to a significant interfaith dialogue organized by the South African Council of Churches (SACC). This...

Africa ARTS & CULTURE RELIGION

African Leaders Gather for Interfaith Peace Summit in Addis Ababa

Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2024September 9, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 8, 2024September 9, 20240259

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Today, September 8, 2024, Addis Ababa is the focal point of a groundbreaking event as African leaders and religious figures converge...

RELIGION

Top Diplomat Criticizes Pope Francis’ Call for Peace Talks; US and Japan Explore Collaboration on Arms Supply to Kyiv

Jide AdesinaMarch 10, 2024

by Jide AdesinaMarch 10, 20240468

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Counters Pope Francis’ Peace Call Amidst Growing Discord; US and Japan Explore Defense Partnership to Support Ukraine” Amidst escalating tensions, Ukrainian Foreign...

HALL OF FAME RELIGION

King Charles Takes The Coronation Oath- The King Has Been Crowned

Jide AdesinaMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023

by Jide AdesinaMay 6, 2023May 6, 20230866

Millions of people in the UK and around the world are celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III. The ceremony was held at London’s Westminster...

RELIGION

The Potter’s House 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jide AdesinaJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021

by Jide AdesinaJune 18, 2021June 18, 20210852

We picked up the mic 25 years ago, and we’re still holding it today! This year marks 25 years of service for The Potter’s House...

RELIGION

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman greets Saudis, Muslims around the World on eve of Eid Al-Fitr

Jide AdesinaMay 12, 2021

by Jide AdesinaMay 12, 20210575

King Salman said this Eid is an occasion to overcome the ordeal that the world has suffered from COVID-19 Saudi Arabia’s King Salman extended greetings...

RELIGION

Sultan confirms which day is Sallah day

Jide AdesinaMay 11, 2021

by Jide AdesinaMay 11, 20210441

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Thursday, May 13 as Sallah day. The Sultan, in a...

RELIGION

Pope: Migrants Begged for Help at Sea, Shamefully Ignored

Jide AdesinaApril 25, 2021

by Jide AdesinaApril 25, 20210441

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Regina Coeli noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican,...

RELIGION

Muslim-Crusader Interactions: a Clash of Civilisations?

Jide AdesinaApril 24, 2021April 24, 2021

by Jide AdesinaApril 24, 2021April 24, 20210545

Yes, the crusades were marked by fanaticism and savagery. But, argues Suleiman A Mourad, they were also a time of collaboration and respect between Muslims...

RELIGION

Tunisia’s Holy city of Kairouan Waits Anxiously for Ramadan Visitors

Jide AdesinaApril 16, 2021

by Jide AdesinaApril 16, 20210500

The usual stream of visitors to the historical Great Uqba Mosque was cut off by the pandemic last year On the eve of Ramadan,...

RELIGION

Tunisia suspends Isha, Taraweeh prayers in mosques

Jide AdesinaApril 8, 2021

by Jide AdesinaApril 8, 20210459

Muslims gather at Sidi Mahrez Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia on 25 June 2017 [Yassine Gaidi/Anadolu Agency] Tunisia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Thursday that...

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