elections – NZ Catholic Newspaper

Do Christians really care about trading at Easter?

Michael Otto — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:48:22 +0000

One of the unfortunate things about government in New Zealand is the low turnout in local body elections. All the indications are that the turnout for this month’s elections tested record low percentages. That is a shame for many reasons, not least what it says about local democracy, and the health of the body politic. But it is even

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Church leaders cautiously hopeful over Zimbabwe power-sharing deal

Michael Otto — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Church leaders expressed cautious hope over a deal signed by Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai that lays the framework for negotiations aimed at forming a power-sharing government. "The immediate expectation is that it will bring an end to the violence," said Father Frederick Chiromba, secretary-general of

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Mugabe supporters assault priests during crackdown in Zimbabwe

Michael Otto — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Several Catholic priests have been assaulted by supporters of Zimbabwe’s ruling party and at least one house belonging to the Church has been burned down, a Jesuit spokesman said. echo $variable;

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Church official: Rural Zimbabweans fear for their lives amid violence

Michael Otto — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Zimbabweans in rural areas "fear for their lives", a Church official said after a report warned that Zimbabwe is headed towards civil war. Post-election attacks have been "most severe" in rural areas, and many Zimbabweans in these areas may be too afraid to vote for the opposition in the runoff

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Zimbabweans afraid to vote without monitors, says Church official

Michael Otto — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Zimbabweans will be afraid to return to the polls unless runoff elections are internationally monitored, a Church official said after official results showed opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai won the most votes in the presidential election, but not enough to beat President Robert Mugabe. echo $variable;

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Zimbabwean church leaders: Opposition voters targeted for torture

Michael Otto — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Zimbabwe’s Christian leaders have called for international intervention in the country’s crisis, saying that those accused of voting for the opposition in March 29 elections are being tortured, abducted and murdered. echo $variable;

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Church officials: Anxiety grows as Zimbabwe awaits election results

Michael Otto — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 +0000

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) Anxiety is growing in Zimbabwe, where the results of March 29 elections are not yet known and the opposition has claimed a resounding victory over President Robert Mugabe, Church officials say. echo $variable;

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