Central African Republic: “Little by little, hope is being reborn,” bishops say

Although the country now enjoys a fragile peace, there is still insecurity, leading the bishops in Central African Republic to appeal to the international community not to forget the African nation. The Church, they say, will continue to play its prophetic role. A unique spirit of dialogue and cooperation between Christian and Muslim leaders set the foundations for peace in the Central African Republic (CAR) following a brutal civil war. In this respect, the CAR stands in stark contrast to nearby African countries such as Chad, Nigeria and the Sahel region, where religion is often used to aggravate conflict and persecution.

‘Support peace in the Holy Land’ – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Ireland’s Catholic Church leaders have urged parishioners to continue to speak out for an end to violence and for reconciliation in the Holy Land, as the Christmas season approaches.

Haiti on the brink: bishops issue a “cry of alarm” for peace

In the face of rampant violence which is paralysing Port-au-Prince and isolating Haiti from the rest of the world, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti, in a message received by ACN, calls on the government to act and appeals to every Haitian to work for peace and overcome hatred.

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