Religion

[New Democrat]Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis, the outspoken cleric who became the conscience of the society during the tyranical regime of late President Samuel Doe and the tumultous years of the civil war, died at his 8th Street residence yesterday following a protracted illness, aged 77. (AllAfrica)

[New Dawn]Catholic Archbishop emeritus, His Grace Michael Kpakala Francis, is dead. He died at age 77 in Monrovia on Sunday following a protracted illness. (AllAfrica)

[FrontPageAfrica]Monrovia - Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis, an outspoken clergy renowned for his fiery sermons and stance against brutal regimes of former presidents Samuel Doe and Charles Ghankay Taylor is dead. (AllAfrica)

[NEWS]The Most Outspoken personality in contemporary Liberia has been silenced permanently by the power of death. Catholic Archbishop Michael K. Francis has finally given up the ghost following a prolonged illness. (AllAfrica)

[NEWS]Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis has ended his earthly journey following a long illness as a result of stroke. He was 77. His death was announced Sunday on state radio, the Liberia Broadcasting System by his successor, Archbishop Lewis Jerome Zeigler of the Diocese of Monrovia. (AllAfrica)

[FrontPageAfrica]Archbishop Michael Kpakala Francis, an outspoken clergy renowned for his fiery sermons and stance against brutal regimes of former presidents Samuel Doe and Charles Ghankay Taylor is dead. Bishop Francis who never fully recovered since he suffered a stroke in 2004 has been ailing for quite some time. His death leaves a major vacuum in the Catholic Church of Liberia. (AllAfrica)

[Analyst]“It is only when it is dark that one can see the stars,” so the maxim goes, like the Liberian parlance that says, “You can hardly know the warriors of the community till it is war time.” That was the case when the clouds of tyranny and despotism descended upon the nation for two decades. While others were throwing stones and hiding, and some were growling and running scare into exile, there was a lone voice crying in the wilderness firmly situated at home and bearing the cross of pr (AllAfrica)

[Daily News]POLICE are holding 15 suspects alleged to have burnt down a Bethania Church at Donge area in Tanga Region on Friday night. (AllAfrica)

[Daily News]Dodoma -PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has condemned in the strongest terms preachers of religious hatred in the country, reaffirming the government resolve to protect the country's peace and tranquility for all Tanzanians at all costs. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]Accra -Tragedy struck yesterday at the Spintex Road, Accra branch of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), as at least four people were reported dead and many others injured during service. (AllAfrica)

[The Star]A section of religious leaders from the Coast region have threaten to storm a meeting alleged to be organised by civil societies in Mombasa to bring together lesbians,homosexual and prostitutes. (AllAfrica)

[Zimbabwe Standard]Gweru -Vice-President Joice Mujuru has urged church leaders to participate in Zanu PF programmes in order to become economically empowered. (AllAfrica)

[This Day]The new Cathedral of the House on the Rock Church is a solid purpose-built facility designed and rendered to provide unparallel comfort to worshipers, writes Bennett Oghifo (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]I am not sufficiently grounded in the Catholic traditions to understand why the month of May is devoted to Mary, the virgin mother of Christ. (AllAfrica)

[The Point]The Islamic Education and Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), in collaboration with NATCOM-UNESCO, on Wednesday organised a one-day forum on open-day knowledge economy to sensitize participants on the framework of ISESCO Action plan 2013-2015. (AllAfrica)

[ANGOP]Luanda -The bishop of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the World Church (Tocoist Church), Afonso Nunes, last Sunday here said he is against the legalisation of abortion, stressing that his congregation will do everything it can to stop this decision in Angola. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]Enugu -The sea of human heads surged forward, struggling to reach the charismatic Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Camilus Ejike Mbaka as he drove into the adoration camp at exactly 10:00pm penultimate Friday. (AllAfrica)

[ACNS]Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday (18 May) for the installation of the Anglican Church of Tanzania's new Primate. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]Lagos -Gospel artistes and pastors at the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos, on Sunday offered prayers for the progress of the country. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]Owerri -The Vatican has, in collaboration with the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, concluded plans to ordain the largely rejected Monsignor Peter Okpalaeke as the new bishop of Ahiara Diocese. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times]Wife of the Vice President, Amina Sambo, on Saturday appealed to Islamic organizations to support the Federal Government by preaching peace, to tackle insecurity in the country. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times]The Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, has advocated for compensation to victims of the Boko Haram insurgents. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times]The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has condemned the ban on the use of Hijab (headscarf) by Muslim female students in all Lagos Public schools, saying it would resist the policy. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]God is not a coincidental God. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]Kaduna -The Archbishop of Kaduna Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Josiah Idowu Fearon, has stated that the emergency rule declared by President Goodluck Jonathan on Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states is not the solution to the insecurity challenge bedevilling the North. (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has condemned the ban on the use of Hijab (headscarf) by Muslim female students in all Lagos public schools. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]Enugwu Ukwu community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State has outlawed political campaigns in all churches in the area, arguing that the habit of politicians addressing church congregations to canvass for votes had brought denominational dichotomy in the area. (AllAfrica)

[The Star]Despite the MPs battle facing Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Sarah Serem, she is one happy woman. Within the past year, two of her daughters have gotten married and given their mother untold happiness. Last Friday, Daisy Serem was joined in holy matrimony with her sweetheart Emanuel Omale at the Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Karen. There were ululations of joy as the pastor announced them husband and wife.The bride looked resplendent in an A-line strapless white wedding gown adorned (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]Yola -Adamawa State chapter of the Muslim Council has appealed to Army authorities to review the dusk to dawn curfew imposed in the state to enable Muslims attend mosques for congregational prayers. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard]Since 2009, there have been bloodletting in the North on the grounds of Islamizing the country by Jama-'a Ahl al-sunnah li-da'wa wa al-jiha-d, also known as Boko Haram. In this interview, the Bishop, Diocese of Kubwa, Anglican Communion, and National Treasurer of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the Right Reverend Duke Akamisoko, speaks on the national insecurity created by the activities of the group and other pertinent issues that need to be addressed if Nigeria is to move (AllAfrica)

[Daily Trust]Reverend Pastor Charles Nwachukwu Ejim of All Nations for Christ Bible Church, Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State and his wife, Charity, have given a graphic and pathetic detail of how their last child, four-year-old Marvelous Ugochukwu Ejim was cunningly picked by a trusted friend of the family and subsequently had his throat slashed with a knife. The blood of the lad was apparently collected by his killer(s) for ritual purpose since there was no trace of blood around the spot inside (AllAfrica)