During the 1990s civil war in Sierra Leone, rebels attacked a Poor Clare Missionaries clinic in December 1993. The nuns were captured and taken to a school, where they prayed the Rosary with their captors. According to Sister María Soledad, giving a medal of their founder changed the rebels' attitude, leading to their release. The army then arrived, firing across the area, which caused the rebels to retreat. The sisters survived the conflict, continuing to provide medical care despite the danger. This testimony was shared recently to mark the centenary of DOMUND.
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During the Sierra Leone civil war in the 1990s, Clarissan nuns Josephine Kamara and María Soledad Salas were kidnapped by rebels. According to ZENIT, the sisters managed to evangelize their captors through prayer and dialogue. The incident occurred in 1994 when rebels attacked their clinic in Guadalajara. The nuns shared their story during the centenary of DOMUND. Their testimony highlights how charity can respond to violence. They were eventually rescued by the army and police in Freetown. The outlet reports that the sisters' actions saved their lives and influenced the rebels.
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In Sierra Leone, a prominent drug dealer ceased violent attacks against Christian pastors after experiencing a spiritual vision. According to Suzanne Pillans of Step Out in Faith Ministry, the dealer saw a man in white warning him of imminent death if he continued his criminal activities. Consequently, the man repented, shut down ten drug cartels, and contacted Pastor Emmanuel Bobor. He and another repentant dealer have joined the church and plan to be baptized. The ministry team had previously faced threats and physical assaults, including the hospitalization of Pastor Moses, while helping addicts recover through faith and vocational training. This event marks a significant shift in the local conflict between the ministry and drug traffickers.
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During the 1990s civil war in Sierra Leone, rebels attacked a Poor Clare Missionaries clinic in December 1993. The nuns were captured and taken to a school, where they prayed the Rosary with their captors. According to Sister María Soledad, giving a medal of their founder changed the rebels' attitude, leading to their release. The army then arrived, firing across the area, which caused the rebels to retreat. The sisters survived the conflict, continuing to provide medical care despite the danger. This testimony was shared recently to mark the centenary of DOMUND.
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Illustrative photo, not from the original report · Photo by Annie S. on UnsplashGood news and persecution
During the Sierra Leone civil war in the 1990s, Clarissan nuns Josephine Kamara and María Soledad Salas were kidnapped by rebels. According to ZENIT, the sisters managed to evangelize their captors through prayer and dialogue. The incident occurred in 1994 when rebels attacked their clinic in Guadalajara. The nuns shared their story during the centenary of DOMUND. Their testimony highlights how charity can respond to violence. They were eventually rescued by the army and police in Freetown. The outlet reports that the sisters' actions saved their lives and influenced the rebels.
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Missionaries from Sierra Leone have established a church in Marseille, France, reversing historical evangelization trends. Desmond Bell and Aruna Bangla, who were influenced by American missionary Alvin Smith in Freetown during the 1989 civil war, moved to France to reach secularized Europeans. The group says their faith grew intensely due to past poverty and conflict. Their ministry, which expanded from Freetown to eight West African nations, now focuses on planting communities in Western Europe. This initiative aims to bring spiritual renewal to France, marking a significant shift in global missionary dynamics.
Seán Farrell, the chief executive of the aid organization Trócaire, has reflected on his experiences during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. Although he has previously served in war zones, Farrell described the viral crisis as uniquely frightening. He led the organization's response efforts, spending weeks in local communities where the virus spread rapidly despite household quarantine measures. The former CEO highlighted the intense challenges faced on the frontline, emphasizing the critical need for containment strategies during the public health emergency. His account provides insight into the difficulties of managing infectious disease outbreaks in affected regions.
In Sierra Leone, a prominent drug dealer ceased violent attacks against Christian pastors after experiencing a spiritual vision. According to Suzanne Pillans of Step Out in Faith Ministry, the dealer saw a man in white warning him of imminent death if he continued his criminal activities. Consequently, the man repented, shut down ten drug cartels, and contacted Pastor Emmanuel Bobor. He and another repentant dealer have joined the church and plan to be baptized. The ministry team had previously faced threats and physical assaults, including the hospitalization of Pastor Moses, while helping addicts recover through faith and vocational training. This event marks a significant shift in the local conflict between the ministry and drug traffickers.
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell visited Kambia in northern Sierra Leone to assess the Lite Salone program, which has installed solar panels in 10,000 homes. The initiative provides lighting, phone charging, and radio access, replacing reliance on the unreliable national grid. According to Farrell, the system allows children to study at night, improves exam scores, and enables women to run small businesses after dark. The project also enhances safety by helping residents spot dangerous wildlife. With 8,500 additional units planned, the program aims to benefit over 100,000 people in the region.
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