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  • Ancient faith, new practices: Catholics in Lockdown

    Ancient faith, new practices: Catholics in Lockdown

    Catholic Masses with the faithful are suspended, Holy Water is removed at the entrance to churches, the ‘flock’ is ill and dispersed. Nevertheless, the Church shows its resilience, and therefore, all is not lost. Catholic communities around the world respond to the challenge of the Covid-19 crisis by finding new ways to practice their faith. But how…

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  • Coronavirus: slows down Zambia

    Coronavirus: slows down Zambia

    As Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the most renowned infectious disease specialists based in the United States, says: “You don’t make the timeline; The virus makes the timeline. This means that the virus will be around for some time, and the impact will continue to be felt in all aspects of life. This is the case…

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  • The wind of the Sahel brings the sand far away

    The wind of the Sahel brings the sand far away

    The mortuary of National Hospital in Niamey is opposite to the Mahatma Gandhi New Conference Centre, a symbol of the dynamism of cooperation with India, was inaugurated this year. The new building, in a modern style, removed a large space for the citizens to park the vehicles of those who come for the funeral to the cemeteries.…

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  • Easter joggers!

    Easter joggers!

    As in these days, there are many joggers in the Gospel of Day of Easter. At dawn, after discovering the empty tomb, Mary Magdalene “runs» to find the other 2 disciples. Frightened by the absence of the loved one, she does not admit the incomprehensible. The tears she had shed on the feet of Jesus at Simon…

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  • Coronavirus: Central African Republic

    Coronavirus: Central African Republic

    In order to find out how Covid 19 affects the Central African Republic, the SMA International Media Centre had the opportunity to obtain information from Fr. Justin Kette. He had gone to attend the Assembly of the Central African District but was unable to return due to the suspension of international flights. He explains the current…

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  • Desperate times call for desperate measures

    Desperate times call for desperate measures

    Many of the activities involving the SMA confreres have been impacted by the Covid 19. In Kenya for example, parishes have been obliged to halt their activities including public masses. The schools and learning institutions have been suspended and drastic measures have been taken to deal with the impending situation.

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