Amid political crisis, Salvadoran bishops call for ‘authentic democracy’

After international outcry following moves that consolidated power over El Salvador into the hands of the president, the Central American country’s Catholic bishops expressed worry and urged lawmakers to guide citizens into a “truly democratic state.” Even if there had been reasons to dismiss five top judges and the nation’s attorney general, “we disapprove of the manner... Read More

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August 3, 2020

Jesuit superior warns of pandemic’s threat to democracy

Human lives and jobs are not the only things threatened by the coronavirus pandemic: In many countries, democracy and efforts to build a more just world also are under attack, said Fr Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits. “Democracy can be one of the victims of the pandemic if we do not take care... Read More

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August 28, 2019

Congolese bishops welcome new government

The Congolese Bishops’ Conference has welcomed the formation of a new coalition government. In a statement, the National Bishops’ Conference of Congo (CENCO) expressed hope that the new government would serve the Congolese people. Congo’s Prime Minister, Illunga Illunkamba, announced a new coalition government on Monday 26 August. It came eight months after Félix Tshisekedi... Read More

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February 11, 2019

Nigerian bishops urge voters to reflect, pray ahead of country’s elections

Nigeria’s Catholic bishops called on voters to prepare to cast their ballots in upcoming elections by reflecting, fasting and praying on how best the country’s future can be served. Recalling that Nigeria had remained united despite numerous difficult political challenges, the bishops said prayer was still needed for a new era to dawn in Africa’s... Read More

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December 6, 2018

Colleagues say new Congolese archbishop will defend human rights

The newly installed head of one of Africa’s largest archdioceses will vigorously defend democracy and human rights, while also seeking to reconcile political opponents, said Church officials in Congo. Archbishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu (pictured) is “above all a pastor, who displays Christian frankness in what he says and shrewdly understands given situations,” said Father Andre... Read More

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November 30, 2018

Indian archbishop among Christians with papers turned away at polls

Hundreds of Christians, including a Catholic archbishop, were turned away from polling booths in India’s Madhya Pradesh state because their names were not on the voter list. Christian leaders claimed there was foul play in the 28th November poll, reported ucanews.com. Archbishop Leo Cornelio of Bhopal, the state capital, and hundreds of other Christians had... Read More

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June 19, 2018

Dictatorships begin with taking over media to spread lies, pope says

All dictatorships begin the same way: media outlets are put in the hands of “unscrupulous” people who spread lies and weaken democracy, Pope Francis said. Typical standards, norms and laws in regard to communications are first eliminated, the pope said in his homily on 18th June during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae. Then an... Read More

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