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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.

Fr. Alphonsus Daniel Afina, released on 21 July 2025 after 51 days in captivity. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri

Kidnapped Nigerian Catholic Priest Regains Freedom, “in good spirits”, after 51 Days in Captivity

Fr. Alphonsus Daniel Afina, who was abducted while returning to the Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri on June 1, has been released after spending 51...

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea. Credit: Buea Diocese

Over 800 Attending 2025 Youth Camp at Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Urged to Embrace Faith and Discipline

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has called on young people to increase their rootedness in faith, hope, and moral...

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis i

“Church must be present in prisons”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius at Jubilee of Prisoners Launch

The ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year offers an opportunity for the people of God to be closer to prisoners,...

St. Joan of Arc Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki

“Truth will set you free”: Catholic Bishop in CAR Denies Complicity in Anonymous Sexual Abuse Case, Urges Reconciliation

Bishop Jesús Ruiz Molina of the Catholic Diocese of Mbaïki in the Central African Republic (CAR) has denied accusations of...

Episcopal ordination of Bishop Augustin Simmel Ndiaye as Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis Du Sénégal. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis Du Sénégal

Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Senegal Urged to Embrace Missionary Zeal in Episcopal Ministry

Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye has called upon the new Bishop of Senegal’s Catholic Diocese of Saint-Louis Du Sénégal to demonstrate passionate commitment to spreading the...

Zambia’s Church Leaders Want Bill on Constitutional Amendment “withdrawn in its entirety”

Church leaders in Zambia have jointly called for the withdrawal of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of...

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Security Guard Killed, Three Seminarians Abducted from Nigeria’s Auchi Catholic Diocese

Three Seminarians have been kidnapped in an armed attack on Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi...

Diocesan Administrator of Algeria’s Constantine Catholic Diocese Appointed Bishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Diocesan Administrator of Constantine Catholic Diocese in Algeria the Local Ordinary of the same Episcopal See.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Buea

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Announces Diocesan Synod on “what kind of Buea Diocese do we want”

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea has announced the convocation of a Diocesan Synod to be...

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Joseph Mopepe Ngongo of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Fr. Jean-Baptiste Malenge

Cardinal Ambongo Urges Newly Consecrated Bishop in DR Congo To Be “tireless pastor, full of zeal, charity, courage”

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has called upon the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Guinea (CEG). Credit: CEG

New Pastoral Guidelines for Infant Baptism, Celebration of Funerals in Guinea Issued to Foster Access

Catholic Bishops in Guinea have issued new pastoral guidelines on the administration of infant Baptism and the Funeral celebration countrywide,...

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Parish Church in Lubumbashi Archdiocese, DR Congo, Closed after Desecration, Tabernacle “vandalized”, Hosts Burned

The church of St. Francis of Assisi Luano Parish of Lubumbashi Catholic Archdiocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)...

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Professing Evangelical Counsels “a great gain”: Spiritan Provincial Superior at Perpetual Profession in Kenya

Professing the Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience that are at the heart of...

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Encourages “Church’s voice” amid Recent Violent Protests, Police Brutality

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has denounced the June 25 violent protests in Kenya and...

Priestly Ordination of Fr. Isaac Onwansa at the Holy Ghost Cathedral of Mombasa Archdiocese on 28 June 2025. Credit: ACI Africa

Ordained Priest after 19 Years of Service as Deacon, Kenyan Spiritan Says “prayer was my strength”

Fr. Isaac Omwansa, the newly ordained Kenyan-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.), found solace...

Priestly Ordination of Fr. Isaac Onwansa at the Holy Ghost Cathedral of Mombasa Archdiocese on 28 June 2025. Credit: ACI Africa

“Don’t doubt, don’t feel you're alone”: Archbishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan Spiritan Priest after 19 Years as Deacon

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has called on the member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans/CSSp.) he...

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“You are called to serve, not to rule”: Vatican Official to 32 Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria

The Secretary of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization has told the 32 Deacons he ordained Priests in Nigeria that the...

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“I feel proud coming here, we’ll work together”: New Apostolic Nuncio on Diplomatic Mission to Ethiopia

The representative of the Holy Father in Ethiopia has expressed joy at the beginning of his diplomatic mission, acknowledging with...

Demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo. Credit: Ondo Diocese

Nigerian Catholic Diocese Condemns Demolition of Memorial Park in Honor of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims

Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has condemned the June 22 demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo,...

“Our children deserve better”: Cardinal in CAR Following Deadly High School Stampede

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expressed sorrow over the...