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Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, abducted from Nigeria's Catholic  Archdiocese of Onitsha on 15 May 2024. Credit: Catholic  Archdiocese of Onitsha

Prayer Appeal for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Onitsha Archdiocese, Nigeria

Prayers are being sought in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha for the “quick and safe release” of Fr. Basil Gbuzuo who was...

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Madagascar’s Catholic Bishops Fault Bill to Castrate Child Rapists as “against human dignity”

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM) have condemned a bill that proposes to have rapists of minors castrated, arguing that...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM). Credit: Vatican Media

Corruption, “lack of genuine decentralization” among Challenges Hindering Madagascar’s Development: Catholic Bishops

Catholic Bishops in Madagascar have identified corruption, lack of genuine decentralization, poverty, insecurity, and drug abuse among challenges that they...

On Episcopal Anniversary, South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Thanks Stakeholders for “(in)valuable support”

On his second Episcopal anniversary, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of the Catholic Diocese of Yei in South Sudan has reached out to those...

Fr. Bernard Hona Tonye hands certificates to couples with at least 15 years in marriage. Credit: Aïcha Marianne Kola

Annual Family Day of Douala Archdiocese, Cameroon: Family Apostolate Chaplain Decries Violence in Families, Urges Love

Family members need to manage conflicts and focus on nurturing love that begets peace among members, the Chaplain of the...

Missionary Institute of Consecrated Life Records “numerical growth, expansion” in Cameroon: Official

Members of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF/Claretians) ministering in Cameroon as an Independent Delegation have...

“Media must not ape, add to AI alarm, confusion”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on 2024 World Communications Day

On the occasion of the 58th World Communications Day (WCD) marked on Sunday, May 12, the President of the Pan...

In New Book, Cameroonian Catholic Priest Links “remarkable story” of His Life to “enduring power of divine timing”

In a new book, a Cameroonian Catholic Priest has recounted his life experiences and challenged young people in the Central...

The nine Deacons ordained in Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kakamega of 11 May 2024. Credit: Capuchin TV

“People are losing hope”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya Urges Priests at Ordination to Counter News Media Pessimism

Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has noted with concern a growing trend of pessimism among Kenyans and faulted news...

Members of the Standing Committee of IMBISA during the opening Eucharistic celebration for the launch of the Jubilee on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Credit: Fr. Dumisani Vilakati

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Lauds IMBISA Golden Jubilee Theme as Showing Synodal Call to Listen, Walk Together

The theme for the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) is in line with that of...

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

“Barbaric act”, “act of blind hatred”, Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis on Bombing of Mugunga IDP Camp in DR Congo

The bombing of Mugunga camp of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the outskirts of Goma in the Democratic Republic of...

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Nigeria’s Makurdi Diocese Orders “immediate” Closure of Catholic School after Attack to “avoid unimaginable disaster”

The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has ordered the “immediate” closure of Fr. Angus Frazer Memorial High School for the safety of learners...

Archbishop Gabriel Blamo Snosio Jubwe of Monrovia Archdiocese in Liberia. Credit: Radio Maria Liberia

“Do not forget about the poor”: Apostolic Nuncio to Newly Ordained Archbishop of Monrovia, Liberia

The representative of the Holy Father in Liberia has called upon the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of...

Ampules, glass cruets with wine and water for Holy Mass. Credit: Thoom via Shutterstock

Uganda’s Catholic Dioceses Notified of Limited Altar Wine Stock, Urged to “regulate use” amid Delays in Shipment

Catholic Dioceses in Uganda have been notified of a limited stock of wine for Holy Mass occasioned by delays in...

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He “collapsed during Mass”: Botswana’s Francistown Diocese Mourns Bishop Rebello, Regional Bishops “shocked, sad”

Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello of the Catholic Diocese of Francistown in Botswana has died after he “collapsed during (Holy) Mass” on Saturday, May 4,...

Vicar Delegate in Madagascar’s Maintirano Diocese Appointed Catholic Bishop for Same Episcopal See

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Clément Herizo Rakotoasimbola, who has been serving as Vicar Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator “sede...

Auxiliary Bishop Appointed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ahiara Catholic Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, who has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the Apostolic Administrator “sede vacante”...

Members of the catholic Men Association in Malawi's Catholic Archdiocese of  Blantyre. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi

“Be good husbands”: Archbishop in Malawi Urges Catholic Men to Model Their Lives after St. Joseph the Worker

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of Malawi’s Catholic Archdiocese of  Blantyre has called upon members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in his Metropolitan See...

Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel of Addis Ababa Archdiocese. Credit: CBCE

Easter in Ethiopia: Cardinal Emphasizes Need for Lasting Peace, Says “only way out of our problems”

The challenges the people of God in Ethiopia grapple with can only be resolved through lasting peace in the Horn...

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Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Directs Four-day “organized prayer” for Safety of Missing Priest, Driver

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) has directed Parishes and other institutions in his Episcopal See to...