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Nigerian Diocese Seeking “maternal intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help” for Release of Abducted Priest, Laity
The Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) in Nigeria is appealing for prayers through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help for the release...
“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa
Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society...
Kenya’s President Joins Pope Francis in Calling for “urgent end to violence” Globally, Highlights Sudan, DR Congo
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has expressed his support for Pope Francis’ call for an end to violence in all parts of...
New Major Seminarians in Burkina Faso Urged to Embrace Vocation with “courage, strength”
New Seminarians at Sts. Peter and Paul Kossoghen Major Seminary in Burkina Faso’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ouagadougou have been urged to embrace the call...
Despite Nigeria’s “superabundance of human, natural resources”, Many Live “below poverty line”: Catholic Bishop
The West African nation of Nigeria is endowed with multiple resources, yet many citizens languish in poverty, Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of...
Tributes from the Catholic Church Pour in for Malawi’s Vice President Who Died in Plane Crash
The Catholic Church in Malawi is mourning the passing of the country’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a...
“Democracy has to be an instrument of development”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria
On the occasion of Democracy Day in Nigeria marked annually on June 12, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has underscored the...
Cardinal in CAR Urges New Bishop to be Attentive to Needs of Impoverished Community
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou to be...
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Sends out Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted from Parish Rectory
The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has sent out a prayer appeal, seeking the “urgent and safe release” of Fr. Gabriel Ukeh who was...
Education Should Foster Intellectual, Spiritual Development: SECAM Official to Universities in Africa
The Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has urged chaplains of Catholic universities in Africa...
Marian Apparition Reported at a Parishioner’s Home in Cameroon Requires Thorough Discernment: Archbishop
Thorough discernment is needed in the alleged apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the residence of a faithful in...
Catholic Communicators in Africa Covering Synod on Synodality Urged to “protect image of the Church”
Catholic communicators in Africa have been urged to “work and protect the image of the Church” as they cover the...
Catholic Education Entity in South Africa Urges Schools to Make Child Safeguarding a Priority
On the occasion of the Child Protection Week marked in South Africa from May 29-June 5, officials of the Catholic Institute...
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge Stakeholders to Work towards Social Cohesion in 2025 Elections
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are calling on all stakeholders involved in the electoral process in the West African nation...
Rwandan Catholic Diocese Moves to Foster Healing, Reconciliation among Genocide Victims
The Catholic Diocese of Butare in Rwanda has launched a manual that seeks to foster healing, unity and reconciliation among victims of...
Uganda Martyrs Invite us to be Witnesses of Christ: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in Uganda has described the solemnity of the Ugandan martyrs marked on June 3...
Catholic Archbishop Recounts Stories of Ugandan Martyrs “who abandoned the way of idolatry”
Archbishop-elect Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has described the story of the Ugandan Martyrs as that of “those who...
“May the weapons be silenced”: Pope Francis in Renewed Appeal for Peace in Sudan
Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sudan, calling on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to lay...
African Theologians Organize Online Conversations ahead of Synod on Synodality Session in Rome
Plans are underway for a series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests and religious, as well as laity...
South Africa’s 2024 Elections Test Maturity of Country’s Democracy: Catholic Official
The general elections in South “will test the maturity” of the country’s democracy, the Director of the Justice and Peace...