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First-Ever Congress of Clergy in Ivory Coast Planned for July, Donations Requested
The Episcopal Commission for Clergy, Seminaries and Pastoral Care of Vocations in the West African nation of Ivory Coast has...
Holy See, DR Congo Agreement “a new beginning for Church and State”: Archbishop
An Archbishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has welcomed the ratification of the framework agreement between the Holy...
Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda Bishops Reaffirm Commitment “to be witnesses, artisans of peace”
The Bishops at the helm of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) that brings together heads of...
Caritas DR Congo Distances Itself from Claims of “disrupting payment to schools”
The General Secretariat of the Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC – (CENCO) has denied claims...
Church in Cameroon to hold National Days of Prayer for Respect of Human Life
As the crisis affecting English-Speaking regions of Cameroon continues to deepen amid reports of violence, human rights violation and other forms...
CAR Church Admits Sexual Abuse Cases, Sets Up Commission to “sensitize Church leaders”
The Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has admitted to incidences of sexual abuse of minors and has responded...
Bishops in Ivory Coast Resolve to Engage in “destroying barriers, building bridges”
Against the backdrop of a tense atmosphere in Ivory Coast ahead of presidential elections in October, the Catholic bishops in...
“Demonstrate fairness, honesty, calm” During Elections, Lomé Archbishop Appeals
As eligible voters in the West African nation of Togo prepare to take part in the Presidential polls scheduled for...
Togo’s Diocesan Clergy Mark 50 Years of Their Association, Acknowledge Value of Fraternity
The value of togetherness has been acknowledged as the clergy in the West African country of Togo gathered in a...
At Gabon’s National Day of Peace Prayer, Religious Leaders Urge “repentance, conversion”
Against the backdrop of sociopolitical challenges the Central African nation of Gabon has been facing since the re-election of President Ali Bongo...
People in Eastern DRC “crying out for help to those who can hear”: Cardinal after Visit
After his pastoral visit to the Diocese of Butembo-Beni in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the country’s military...
Catholic Education Secretariat in Senegal: Challenges, Perceptions, Opportunities
As the Church in the West African nation of Senegal prepares to officially inaugurate the new headquarters of the National...
Uganda’s President Cautions Youth at Catholic Conference against Sex, Alcohol
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned youth drawn from various faith groups at a Catholic conference in the landlocked East...
“Free access to primary education irreversible,” DR Congo Bishops Say
Following challenges in implementing a constitutional provision allowing free access to basic education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
In Christmas Message, Bishops in Chad Decry Bad Governance, Want Selfless Leaders
The manner in which the north-central African nation of Chad is being governed is a cause for concern that has...
Togolese Archbishop to Solicit Funds for Beneficiary Candidate “to win election”
As eligible citizens of the West African country of Togo prepare to participate in a poll slated to take place...
“Mortgage of motherland worse than slavery,” Gabonese Bishop Cautions Political Class
As Catholics around the world entered into the second week of the new liturgical year, preparing for the celebration of...
French-Born Bishop-Elect for Algeria’s Constantine Diocese Hopes for Hospitality
The newly appointed Bishop for the diocese of Constantine in Algeria, French-born Monsignor Nicolas Lhernould has expressed hope for being...
“With concerted good will efforts, we can overcome”: Bishops in Liberia on Challenges
As Christians across the globe live the Advent Season, the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation of Liberia have...
Burkina Faso’s Koupéla Archdiocese to Have A New Shepherd: Papal Transfer
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Gabriel Sayaogo, who has been the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Manga diocese, the new...