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.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo during Holy Mass in honor of late Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Radio Okapi/Jonathan Fuanani

Nation Can’t “be built on assassinations”: DRCongo Cardinal on Opposition Spokesman Murder

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has denounced the murder of Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in...

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in DR Congo. Credit: Radio Moto

Catholic Bishop in DR Congo Cautions Political Candidates against Self-seeking Agenda

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned political candidates in...

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon addressing journalists at Nacho junction. Credit: Fr. Dufe Joseph

“A very painful moment”: Catholic Archbishop on Murder of Civilians in Cameroon

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Bamenda Archdiocese in Cameroon has described the Sunday, July 16 murder of civilians in his Metropolitan See...

Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Diocese in Zambia. Credit: Ndola Diocese

World Day for Grandparents, Elderly: Bishop in Zambia Lauds “wisdom of the elderly”

Bishop Benjamin Phiri of Ndola Diocese in Zambia has cautioned against the tendency to despise and neglect the elderly in society, and...

Bishop Honoré Beugré Dakpa of Katiola Diocese in Ivory Coast. Credit: Diocese of Agboville

“Be a model for believers”: Cardinal in Ivory Coast to New Bishop

The Archbishop of Abidjan in Ivory Coast, Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa, has encouraged the new Bishop of the West African country’s Katiola...

Maurice Cardinal Piat, Bishop Emeritus of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Poort Louis Diocese

“Never regretted it”: Cardinal in Mauritius on Call to Ministry as Priest, Bishop

On the occasion of his 32nd Episcopal anniversary, Maurice Cardinal Piat has said he “never regretted” answering God’s call to the Priesthood...

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero addressing journalists after a farewell audience with President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi. Credit: Presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

“Five beautiful, intense years in Kinshasa”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo

Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, who is leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a five-year diplomatic service among the Congolese people...

Late Chérubin Okende, the spokesman of Together for the Republic, one of the main opposition parties in the DRC. Credit: Together for the Republic Party

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Murder of Opposition Party Spokesman

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have “strongly condemned” the murder in “unclear circumstances” of Chérubin Okende, the...

Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 in Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese has been freed. Credit: Abakaliki Diocese

“God answered our prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Abducted Priest

The release of Fr. Joseph Azubuike, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on July 10 while returning from pastoral...

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity

The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese with participants at a one-day leadership retreat for National Chaplains and National Presidents of Lay Apostolate groups in Nigeria. Credit: Ekwulobia Diocese

Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in...

Partipants attending the training that the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, organized in Kampala, Uganda. Credit: Sr. Adelaide Felicitas Ndilu

Cardinal Urges Africa’s Catholic Journalists to Amplify Aspirations of Migrants, Refugees

The Vatican-based Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has urged Catholic journalists in Africa to amplify the aspirations of...

Cardinal-designate Stephen Brislin receiving gifts from Pope Francis during the Ad Limina Visit of members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

“We are happy”: Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa on Naming of New Cardinal

The naming of Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town in South Africa among 21 new Cardinals has been met with joy and happiness by...

Archbishop Protase Rugambwa with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Tanzanian Cardinal-designate to Foster “what is expected of any minister with same office”

Archbishop Protase Rugambwa, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Tabora in Tanzania, who is among the 21 newly named Cardinals has told ACI Africa...

Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town in South Africa, one of the three Africans named Cardinals on Sunday, July 9. Credit: SACBC

“Quite confused, bewildered”: South African Archbishop on Being Named Cardinal

Archbishop Stephen Brislin of Cape Town in South Africa, one of the three Africans named Cardinals on Sunday, July 9 says he is “surprised”...

Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Sabiiti. Credit: Diocese of Fort Portal

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s Fort Portal Diocese

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Sabiiti, who has been serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s...

WYD “opportunity to make our country known”: Youth Official in São Tomé and Príncipe

The World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 scheduled to take place in Lisbon, Portugal, will be an opportunity for representatives from São Tomé...

The mortal remains of late Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR). Credit: Courtesy Photo

First African Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in CAR Eulogized as “a man of peace”

Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR), who was laid to...

“We seem to think we're not governed”: Catholic Bishop on Challenges in DR Congo

The myriad and regularity of life-threatening challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) give the impression that there is...

A poster announcing the national prayer days for peaceful elections in Gabon. Credit: Libreville Archdiocese

Catholic Bishops in Gabon Declare Two Days of “prayer and penance” for Peaceful Elections

Catholic Bishops in Gabon have announced two days of national “prayer and penance” for peaceful general elections in the Central...