<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>AllAfrica News: Religion</title><link>https://allafrica.com/religion/</link><description>All Africa, All the Time.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:27:24 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:27:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>https://allafrica.com/misc/tools/rss.html</docs><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://allafrica.com/tools/headlines/rdf/religion/headlines.rdf" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><image><title>AllAfrica News: Religion</title><url>https://cdn.allafrica.com/static/images/structure/aa-logo-rgba-119x45.png</url><link>https://allafrica.com/religion/</link><width>119</width><height>45</height></image><xhtml:meta content="noindex" name="robots" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Rivers - Family Threatens to Drag Church to Court Over Land Ownership]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150510.html</link><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150510.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Leadership] The Ekeanyanwu family of Rumuaghorlu community in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State, has threatened to drag a religious organization, Gateway International Church, for laying claims to a piece of land allegedly belonging to the family.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mozambique: Farewell to Bishop Os&#xF3;rio Citora, a Man of Peace and a Missionary Who Believed in the Goodness of People]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150490.html</link><category><![CDATA[Mozambique]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150490.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:51:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Agenzia Fides] Nampula -- The Archdioceses of Beira and Quelimane have new Apostolic Administrators. This was announced by the Apostolic Nuncio to Mozambique, Archbishop Lu&#xED;s Miguel Mu&#xF1;oz C&#xE1;rdaba, during the funeral Mass celebrated on Friday, June 12, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Liberation in Quelimane for Bishop Os&#xF3;rio Citora, IMC, who was assassinated on June 6. Pope Leo XIV appointed the current Bishop of Caia, Ant&#xF4;nio Bogaio, as Apostolic Administrator of Beira, and the current Bishop of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Borno Can Holds Special Prayers for Boko Haram Captives, End to Insecurity]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150259.html</link><category><![CDATA[Arms and Military Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conflict, Peace and Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150259.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Leadership] The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State chapter, held special prayers yesterday for Boko Haram captives and called for an end to insecurity in the state and the country at large.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Museveni Gifts Busoga Diocese Bishop New Land Cruiser]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150679.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606150679.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:27:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is today expected to present a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV to the Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rt Rev Grace Lubaale, to facilitate his pastoral and administrative duties across the diocese.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberia: Religious Council of Liberia Endorses Strengthening Families Conference]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606120172.html</link><author>mail@thenewdawnliberia.com (New Dawn)</author><category><![CDATA[Liberia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606120172.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 12, 2026: The Inter-Religious Council of Liberia has endorsed the upcoming Strengthening Families Conference, which is scheduled to open in Monrovia on June 19.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: 'Prophet' Elijah Takes Religious Folly Abroad]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606120458.html</link><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606120458.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:38:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[This Day] Nigeria must own the rights to the most peculiar country in the world. Nothing is strange around here anymore. From the story of snakes swallowing millions of naira notes to terrorists abducting hundreds of school children for years without a trace. And this: bandits doing cash giveaway bonanza on social media yet the security agencies claim they can't find them. Nigerians are of course, inured to these incongruities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: North Kigezi Clergy Urged to Deepen Prayer, Holy Living]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110281.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110281.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:08:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] Retired Archdeacon of South Ankole Diocese, Rev. Canon James Ndyanabo Rutaraka, has called on clergy in North Kigezi Diocese to prioritise personal spiritual growth, unity and holy living in order to serve effectively in ministry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: I Won't Hand Over Deeper Life Church to My Son - Kumuyi]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100619.html</link><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100619.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:08:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Leadership] The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, has dismissed speculations that he planned to hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Video - 'God Will Choose' - Pastor Kumuyi Speaks On Handing Over Church to Sons]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100587.html</link><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100587.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:52:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Vanguard] The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, has dismissed speculation that he may eventually hand over the leadership of the church to any of his biological children, insisting that the ministry belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberia: Liberia Takes On Nigerian Prophet Over Doomsday Prediction]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090198.html</link><author>mail@thenewdawnliberia.com (New Dawn)</author><category><![CDATA[Liberia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090198.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:46:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[New Dawn] ABUJA -- The Government of Liberia, through its Embassy in Abuja, has filed an official complaint against controversial Nigerian cleric Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele following a series of prophecies concerning Liberia's political and economic future, including warnings of hardship and alleged threats to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Expert Explains Importance of Halal Certification]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110645.html</link><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trade]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606110645.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:37:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), experts are calling for the rapid adoption of Halal Certification across the country's hospitality and tourism sector, saying it could unlock long-term economic benefits beyond the tournament.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa: Faith Leaders in George Step in to Prevent Xenophobic Violence]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100024.html</link><author>info@groundup.org.za (GroundUp)</author><category><![CDATA[Migration]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100024.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:54:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[GroundUp] Anti-immigrant protests have already caused deaths on the Garden Route]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia: God's Mighty Presence]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100603.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606100603.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:53:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The Ark of the Covenant guaranteed God's presence wherever the Children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness. It was their defence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa: Pope Leo and the Global Charge for Ai Regulation]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090584.html</link><category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[ICT and Telecom]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090584.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:14:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Premium Times] Less human control of AI weaponry increases the appetite for wars, without their ending in sight, the Pontiff cautioned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa: Faiths Join Voices to Honour the Ocean On World Oceans Day]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090235.html</link><category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Oceans and Rivers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090235.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:07:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[ACNS] This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth's biodiversity, the ocean is a source of life and a lung of the Earth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Insecurity Frightening, Nigerians Bleeding, African Church Primate Tells Govt]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080166.html</link><category><![CDATA[Governance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080166.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Vanguard] The Primate and Spiritual Head of The African Church, Nigeria and Overseas, His Eminence Julius Osayande Abbe, has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, warning that the worsening situation is causing widespread fear and suffering across the country.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa: Extortionist Targets Cape Town Madrasa With Threats and Demands for 'Protection' Payments]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080181.html</link><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080181.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:50:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Daily Maverick] Threatened with extortion, a Langa madrasa's plight ignites community action, as local leaders push for legal intervention and condemnation of attacks on faith spaces.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Bishop Asiimwe Warns Against Showmanship in Thanksgiving, Urges Focus On Genuine Gratitude]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090733.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090733.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Onesimus Asiimwe, has cautioned Christians against turning thanksgiving ceremonies into platforms for showmanship and excessive fundraising, saying such events should remain centered on giving glory to God for His blessings, protection, and provision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: South Ankole Diocese Calls for Unity As New Cathedral Dean Is Installed]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090734.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090734.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] The Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Nathan Ahimbisibwe, has called on Christians to shun hatred and embrace love, emphasizing that God remains the source of true love and that forgiveness and reconciliation are vital pillars of Christian living.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Bishop Urges Parents to Prioritise Education, Family Unity As 60 Confirmed At Buziika]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090735.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090735.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:44:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] - The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt Rev Enos Kitto Kagodo, has urged parents to prioritise the education of their children and promote unity within families through forgiveness, saying both are essential for building strong communities and securing a better future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Bishop Asiimwe Urges Bwambara Archdeacon to Serve Faithfully and Finish Strong]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090708.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090708.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:33:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has challenged the newly installed Archdeacon of Bwambara Archdeaconry, Ven. Eldard Twikyirize Rukuru, to begin his ministry with the end in mind and remain faithful to God's calling throughout his service.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: The Church in the Hands of Angry Youths, By Ayo Akerele]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090586.html</link><category><![CDATA[Children and Youth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606090586.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:14:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Premium Times] May the church awaken before it is too late. God bless the Body of Christ.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Msgr Lawrence Ssemusu Warns Christians Against Gambling With Their Faith]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080651.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080651.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] Monsignor Lawrence Ssemusu, chaplain at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has urged Christians to stop "gambling" with their faith and instead make firm and unwavering decisions for God, in the same spirit as the Uganda Martyrs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mozambique: Shock and Grief Over the Killing of the Bishop of Quelimane, Os&#xF3;rio Citora Afonso]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080197.html</link><category><![CDATA[Conflict, Peace and Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mozambique]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080197.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Agenzia Fides] Quelimane -- The Catholic Church in Mozambique is mourning the death of Bishop Os&#xF3;rio Citora Afonso, IMC, Bishop of the Diocese of Quelimane. The news - reported to Fides by local sources - has caused shock and grief to the entire Catholic community, as well as amongst the many people who knew him. The bishop was found dead on the morning of 6 June at his episcopal residence in Quelimane, having been fatally shot in the chest. The National Criminal Investigation Service has opened an investigation. At present,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Reactions As Court Sentences 4 to Death Over Owo Church Massacre]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040100.html</link><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040100.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Leadership] A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their role in the 2022 terrorist attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where 43 worshippers were killed and many others injured.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Court Sentences 4 Terrorists to Death By Hanging]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040093.html</link><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nigeria]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040093.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:32:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Vanguard] ABUJA -- THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe: Activists Madzibaba Veshanduko, Jim Kunaka Acquitted After Eight Months in Detention]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040089.html</link><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Zimbabwe]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040089.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:28:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[New Zimbabwe] Opposition activists Godfrey "Madzibaba Veshanduko" Karembera, Jestere Malcom Masarira and former Zanu PF political commissar Jim Kunaka have been acquitted of charges of incitement to commit public violence after spending months in detention.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan: Religious Affairs Minister Receives Briefing On Sudanese Endowments in Saudi Arabia]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050717.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sudan]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050717.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:10:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[SNA] - Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments and General Supervisor of Sudanese Endowments Bashir Haroun Abdel Karim received a briefing on Wednesday from Dr. Fahd bin Rabah Al-Sulami, Deputy Supervisor of Sudanese Endowments in the Kingdom, and Engineer Essam Mohamed Ahmed, Secretary of Endowments in the Kingdom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberia: Inter-Religious Council Urges Passage of Revised Public Health Bill in Liberia]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050701.html</link><author>mail@thenewdawnliberia.com (New Dawn)</author><category><![CDATA[Health and Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Liberia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050701.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:51:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[New Dawn] MONROVIA, Liberia, June 4, 2026 -- The Inter-Religious Council of Liberia has called on lawmakers to pass the country's revised public health bill, saying the measure is needed to update Liberia's legal framework for managing health emergencies and other public health issues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda: Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050672.html</link><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Religion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uganda]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606050672.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.]]></description></item></channel></rss>