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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.

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...

The official logo of World Youth Day Lisbon. Photo courtesy Beatriz Roque Antunez.

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...

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

“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...

A poster showing Bishop George Nkuo and the ten seminarians he ordained Deacons on 6 July 2023. Credit: Kumbo Diocese

“Show world that chastity is noble”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon to Newly Ordained Deacons

Bishop George Nkuo of Kumbo Diocese in Cameroon has urged the new Deacons he ordained on Thursday, July 6 to be chaste,...

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Religious Order Seeking “forgiveness” for Former Member’s Abuse of Minors in Senegal

The Order of Poor Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools (Piarists) in Catalonia, Spain, is seeking “forgiveness”...

President Macky Sall addressing the nation on 3 July 2023. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of Senegal

Senegal President Not Seeking Reelection “to reduce tension, calm hearts”: Catholic Laity

The decision by President Macky Sall of Senegal not to seek reelection in Presidential elections scheduled for February 2024 will go a...

Mons. Norbert Tamba Sandouno, appointed Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Guéckédou in Guinea. Credit: Archdiocese of Conakry

“Overwhelmed with joy”: Bishop-elect for Guinea’s Newly Erected Diocese on Appointment

Mons. Norbert Tamba Sandouno, who was appointed on June 29 as the pioneer Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Guéckédou in Guinea...

Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) appointed Bishop for Lwena Diocese in Angola. Credit: CEAST

Uruguayan-born Salesian Priest Appointed Bishop in Angola

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Martín Lasarte Topolansky, a native of Uruguay and member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) as the...

Participants attending the filmmaking training in Nigeria. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Huge potential, audience”: Catholic Charity Foundation Official on Filmmaking in Africa

The filmmaking industry in Africa has “a huge potential” as well as audience, an official of the Catholic Pontifical and...

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) with President Félix Tshisekedi. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of DRC

Archbishop in DR Congo Faults President, Underscores Neutrality of Catholic Church

Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faulted the President of the...

Fr. Valéry Sakougri addressing young people in Burkina Faso. Credit: Courtesy Photo

World Youth Day, “an act of faith” for Youth in Burkina Faso: National Chaplain

The planned World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 to be realized in Lisbon, Portugal, in August is “an act of faith” that provides...

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Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Caution Security Agents against “reactive statements”

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State are cautioning the country’s  Department of State Services (DSS) against the tendency to...

Catholic youth in Cameroon during the 2022 National Youth Days in Ebolowa Diocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Yaounde

Cameroon in “final phase” for 2023 World Youth Day Preparations: National Chaplain

Cameroon is in the “final phase” of preparations for World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, scheduled to take place in...

Pope Francis with members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) during a private meeting on 16 June 2023. Credit: SACBC

“We were blessed”: Catholic Bishop in Eswatini on Ad Limina Encounter with Pope Francis

The June 16 encounter with Pope Francis during the Ad Limina visit of members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) was a...

Credit: Diocese of Kasese

Ugandan Catholic Diocese Observing Five-Day Prayer for Victims of Secondary School Attack

The Catholic Diocese of Kasese in Uganda is observing a five-day prayer for the souls of the victims of the attack on Lubiriha Secondary...