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Catholic Church in Malawi warns clergy off partisan politics

As Malawi prepares for general elections in 2009, the Roman Catholic Church in this central African nation has told its priests not to engage in partisan politics, reports Ecumenical News International. Writing in a pastoral letter entitled, "Taking Responsibility for Our Future: Together Towards the 2009 Elections", bishops warned that the church will suspend priests who disregard their instructions. "While the clergy may have their own personal preferences, they should ensure that such preferences are in line with what respects their faith and what will ensure the dignity of the human person, especially that of the poor and the marginalised," the letter reads.

[05/23/2008]

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