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.

Families bury their loved ones after mass murders and civilian house burnings in Nigeria's Imo State. Credit: Intersociety

Over 700 Christians Killed as “farewell gifts” to Nigeria’s Former President: Report

Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria reportedly murdered “not less than 700 defenseless Christians” during the month of May this year,...

Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle during Mass at the courtyard of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish of Goma Diocese. Credit: l'Université Catholique la Sapientia de Goma

Catholic Diocese of Goma, DR Congo “constantly” in Pope Francis’ Prayers: Vatican Cardinal

Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has assured the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Catholic Diocese of Goma...

Sr. Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue who was speaking during the opening of the June 13-15 Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Working Together for Our Common Future in Marrakesh, Morocco. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Interfaith Dialogue Conference in Morocco: Nun Advocates for “effective global attention”

“More than any other continent, Africa is carrying the greatest burden of the world's social vulnerabilities,” a Nigerian Catholic Nun...

Late Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) who passed on 13 June 2023 in Paris, France. Credit: Courtesy Photo

First African Catholic Archbishop of CAR’s Bangui Archdiocese Dies in France at 88

Archbishop Joachim N’Dayen, the first African Catholic Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central Africa Republic (CAR), has passed on in...

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, freed on Monday, June 12 after 24hours in captivity. Credit: Diocese of Kafanchan

Nigerian Catholic Priest Abducted on Corpus Christi Sunday Regains Freedom

Fr. Jeremiah Yakubu, who was kidnapped from his Parish residence in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan on Corpus Christi Sunday has regained...

Archbishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu of Lubumbashi Archdiocese in DRC. Credit: CENCO

DR Congo’s Immense Wealth “does not sufficiently benefit” Natives: Catholic Archbishop

The natives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) do not “sufficiently benefit” from the country’s immense wealth, the Catholic...

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo in procession during the closing Mass of the third National Eucharistic Congress. Credit: CENCO

“A decisive turning point”: Catholic Archbishop on DR Congo’s Third Eucharistic Congress

The third National Eucharistic Congress in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that concluded on Sunday, June 11 marked “a...

Archbishop Hubertus Maria van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan. Credit: ACI Africa

“People are just not safe”: Immediate Former Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan on Ongoing Violence

The situation in Sudan remains a cause for concern and the people of God in the Northeastern African nation “are...

Archbishop Hubertus Maria van Megen with those he conferred the Sacraemnt of Confirmation at the Chapel of Loreto Convent Msongari School under St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Nairobi Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

“Be of value to the world”: Apostolic Nuncio to Confirmation Candidates at Kenyan Parish

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya and South Sudan has called on candidates who were receiving the Sacrament...

Those Implicated in 2022 Pentecost Massacre “must” Answer: Bishop at Church Dedication

Persons implicated in the Pentecost Sunday 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that resulted in the...

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins(left) of Lagos Archdiocese and Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa (right), speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Archbishop Cautions against “legislative biases, discrimination” in Nigerian State

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos in Nigeria has cautioned members of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) against making laws that...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right) urged to “correct the fallacies” that the immediate former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (left), made in a viral video. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Priests in Nigerian State Urge President to Address Former Governor’s “fallacies”

Members of the Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) in the country’s Kaduna State are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “correct the...

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) with President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of Burundi

Three Issues Bishops in Central African Conference Want Addressed for Peace to Prevail

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) comprising Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),...

The 200 South African firefighters who were commissioned to Canada to help fight wildfires. Credit: Working on Fire

“Immensely proud”: Catholic Bishops in South Africa on Mission of Firefighters to Canada

Catholic Bishops in South Africa are “immensely proud” of South African firefighters who were commissioned to Canada to help fight...

Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, shot dead while returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Benin City Archdiocese on Wednesday, June 7. Credit: Benin City Archdiocese

Priest Returning from Pastoral Duties in Nigeria Shot Dead, Archdiocese in “great shock”

Fr. Charles Onomhoale Igechi, a Catholic Priest, who was returning from pastoral duties in Nigeria’s Benin City Archdiocese on Wednesday,...

Bishop Vusumuzi Francis Mazibuko with members of the Southern Africa Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) at his Episcopal Ordination on June 3. Credit: SACBC

“Shepherd who unites his flock”: Archbishop at Episcopal Consecration in South Africa

In exercising his Episcopal Ministry, the new Vicar Apostolic of the Apostolic Vicariate of Ingwavuma in South Africa will need...

Catholic Bishops in Uganda with government officials at the end of the Eucharistic Celebration marking Martyrs Day 2023. Credit: Uagnada Catholic Online

Impose “stricter measures” on Gun Circulation: Catholic Bishops in Uganda to Government

Catholic Bishops in Uganda have expressed concern about gun deaths in the country, and have called on the government to...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops Appeal for “restraint, moderation” ahead of Local Elections

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast are appealing for “restraint and moderation” amid tensions ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled...

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo in procession during Holy Mass to mark the start of the third National Eucharistic Congress. Credit: CENCO

Eucharistic Congress in DR Congo: Archbishop Presents “perfect love” of Trinity as Model

The “perfect love” that exists between the three persons of the Most Holy Trinity is a model of communion and...

Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara freed on 4 June 2023 after two days in captivity in the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi in Nigeria. Credit: Nnewi Diocese

“Joy” as Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese Regains Freedom after Two Days in Captivity

Fr. Stanislaus Mbamara, the Nigerian Catholic Priest who was abducted on June 2 while returning from Awka to Nnewi in Nigeria’s Anambra...