US, African Bishops Unite In Eucharistic Prayer To Curb Rising Violence, Persecution In Africa
At a time, when violence, insecurity and the persecution of Christians continue to cast a shadow over parts of Africa, Catholic bishops in the United States are reaching across continents in a powerful gesture of faith and solidarity.
The initiative, jointly convened by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, will bring together Church leaders and the faithful for a special Eucharistic celebration dedicated to prayer for peace and justice in Africa.
The Mass is scheduled for February 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., beginning at 4 p.m., with an open invitation extended to all members of the faithful.
Bishop David John Malloy of Rockford, Illinois, will preside over the celebration, while Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza will deliver the homily, bringing a frontline African perspective to the altar.
Also concelebrating is Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on International Justice and Peace.
Organisers say the Eucharistic gathering is both a spiritual response and a moral call, urging the global Church not to look away as communities across Africa grapple with bloodshed, displacement and targeted attacks on Christians.
As prayers rise from Washington to Africa, the bishops hope the celebration will renew global attention, compassion and concrete action for peace on the continent.
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