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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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo’s Kisangani Province Decry Violence, Urge “frank dialogue”
The Catholic Bishops in the Kisangani Ecclesiastical Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have bemoaned heightened insecurity in...
Vatican Unveils Logo, Motto of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo
Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic...
“I entrust myself to the Lord, your prayers": South Sudan Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination
The Catholic Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese, Mons. Christian Carlassare is entrusting himself “to the Lord” and to the prayers of the people...
Nigerian Priest Recalls Journey to Priesthood after Converting from Islam to Catholicism
A Catholic Priest recently ordained in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled his journey to...
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Concerned about Inter-Communal Violence, Appeals for Dialogue
The Catholic Bishop emeritus of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis, has expressed concern about inter-communal violence in the...
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Dedicate New Pastoral Year to Education in Schools
Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have, in a collective statement at the end of their first Plenary Assembly this year, announced...
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Launch Fund to Help “people, communities facing crises”
Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, through the development and humanitarian arm of the Church in the West African nation,...
Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo
Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic...
Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference
Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has...
Catholic Bishops in DR Congo, State to Partner to Construct Shrine Ahead of Papal Visit
Plans are underway for Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to partner with the government of the...
Nigerian Priest Suspended Over Tribal Remarks Recalled after “thorough investigation”
The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been suspended for allegedly banning songs in one of the local languages in “his Church” has...
On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa
On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute...