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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.

A poster announcing the March 26 webinar. Credit: Courtesy Photo

African Catholic Journalists Urged to First “deal with Synodality personally” Then Report

Catholic journalists in Africa need to “personally” engage in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality in their respective Christian communities before taking...

Fr. Leo Raphael Ozigi, kidnapped in NIgeria's Minna Diocese on 27 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Priest among 45 People Kidnapped from Parish of Minna Diocese, Nigeria

A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria’s Minna Diocese is among 45 people who were reportedly abducted Sunday, March 27 evening,...

Fr. Felix Zakari Fidson, abducted in Nigeria's Zaria Diocese on 24 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Prayer Appeal for Safe Release of Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Zaria Diocese

Prayers are being sought for the safe release of an abducted member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of...

Bishop Carlassare receives the Holy Bible from Gabriel Cardinal Zubeir Wako during the March 25 Episcopal Ordination held at Holy Father Cathedral of the Diocese of Rumbek. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Guide Faithful to be Disciples of Jesus Christ: Cardinal in Sudan to New Bishop of Rumbek

The Archbishop Emeritus of Sudan’s Khartoum Archdiocese has told the newly ordained Bishop of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan to...

Members of government present President Alassane Ouattara's donation to the national Coordinator of Caritas Ivory Coast, Fr. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiemele. Credit: Caritas Ivory Coast

President of Ivory Coast Reaches Out to Vulnerable Persons “living this time of Lent”

The President of the Republic of Ivory Coast has donated food items to the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops...

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen (right) at the Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese alongside Mons. Christian Carlassare (left) on 24 March 2022. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J (Rumbek)

“We have been waiting a long time”: Nuncio to South Sudan on Eve of New Bishop Ordination

The representative of the Holy Father to South Sudan who has arrived in the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to preside...

Mons. Christian Carlassare addresses a congregation at Holy Family Cathedral of Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan Receives Heroic Reception in Rumbek, Pledges to Foster Unity

It was an emotional Wednesday mid-morning characterized with dance and jubilation at Rumbek Airstrip in South Sudan’s Lakes State as...

Catholic Bishops in Africa Respond to Pope Francis’ Call for Ukraine, Russia Consecration

Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate statements, responded to Pope Francis’ call for prayer and consecration of Russia and...

The Salesian Missions “Clean Water Initiative” project in Zambia provided a new borehole, 22-foot-high tank stand, solar pump and water reticulation network within the parish premises. Credit: Salesian Missions

On World Water Day, Salesian Development Entity Reviews Clean Water Initiatives in Africa

On the occasion of World Water Day marked March 22, the leadership of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious...

Coat of arms of the Bishop-elect o South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan Explains Symbols, Motto of His Episcopate ahead of Ordination

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan has explained the symbols and motto that will define...

Kaduna State CAN Chairman, Pastor Joseph Hayab. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State “grieving” amid Persistent Attacks, Killings

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have expressed sadness over persistent attacks and killings in the West African nation.

Students learn computer science with added equipment at Don Bosco College Mimboman in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Credit: Salesian Missions

On International Happiness Day, Salesians Highlight Fostering “youth well-being” in Africa

On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness marked March 20, members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don...

Maria Assumpta Cathedral of Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Fire Engulfs Nigerian Catholic Cathedral, Archbishop Says Damage Extent “being assessed”

The leadership of Nigeria’s Owerri Archdiocese is assessing the damages caused when a fire reportedly engulfed Maria Assumpta Cathedral on...

Fr. Vincent Mrio addressing participants during the Friday, March 18 webinar organized by the Mariological Society of America. Credit:  Sr. Olga Massango

At Virtual Event, Tanzanian Priest Offers Insights into Mary as “icon of African women”

A Tanzanian Catholic Priest has, at a virtual event, offered insights into the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary as...

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva. Credit: CNA Deutsch/EWTN

Priests are “first and foremost bridge builders”: Nigerian-born Permanent Observer to UN

The representative of the Holy See to the European Office of the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, Archbishop Fortunatus...

Mons. Christian Carlassare, Bishop-elect of Rumbek Diocese returned to South Sudan Friday, 18 March 2022 ahead of his Episcopal Ordination scheduled to take place on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, March 25. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop-elect in South Sudan “grateful to be back” to Country ahead of Episcopal Ordination

The Bishop-elect for the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek in South Sudan, Mons. Christian Carlassare, has said he is “grateful to be back”...

Late President Rupiah Bwezani Banda. Credit: Public Domain

Catholic Bishops in Zambia Eulogize Fourth President for “humble, exemplary Service”

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have eulogized the country’s fourth President, Rupiah Bwezani Banda, as a...

Fr. Angelo of the Sant’Egidio Community helped mediate the release of seven Senegalese prisoners. Credit: Sant’Egidio Community

Rome-Based Lay Catholic Association Calls for End of Hostilities in Casamance, Senegal

The leadership of the Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, Sant’Egidio Community, has...

Bishop John Baptist Attakruh and representative of of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) during the solidarity visit to victims of the January 20 gas explosion that occurred near a mining town in the Southwestern region of Ghana. Credit: Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese

Catholic Bishop, Women Association in Ghana Pay Solidarity Visit to Gas Explosion Victims

The Catholic Bishop of  Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese in Ghana and members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) have paid...

Justice Alexander Sebur Subek reading out a decision of the High Court on 2 March 2022 session. Credit: Otto Abut/CRN

Judge to Give Ruling in Case of South Sudan Bishop-elect Shooting on His Ordination Day

The ruling in the case of the shooting of the Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan is expected to...