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Pope Francis to Create 21 New Cardinals in December 8 Consistory, Including Two Archbishops in Africa

Oct 6, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, who are to include two Archbishops from Africa.

At Synod on Synodality, SECAM President Outlines “four-phase plan” to Address Challenge of Polygamy in Africa

Oct 6, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has outlined “a four-phase plan” that he said Catholic Bishops in Africa have agreed upon to address the challenge of polygamy on the continent.

Today, October 6, We Celebrate St. Bruno, founder

Oct 6, 2024

On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain notable for their strictly traditional and austere rule of contemplative life.

Credit: ACI Africa

Final Pilgrimage for Active Parishioner Who Died While Dressing Up for Mass at National Marian Shrine in Kenya

Oct 5, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Marcella Mueni was one of the over 9,000 pilgrims, who travelled from Kenya’s Metropolitan Province of Mombasa to participate in the Saturday, October 5 National Prayer Day at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru.

Bishop Philip Davou Dung of Shendam Diocese addresses Military, Paramilitary, and Police Chaplains in Nigeria

Catholic Priests Ministering among the Military in Nigeria Cautioned against Prioritizing Ranks over Pastoral Care

Oct 5, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

The Catholic Bishop of Nigeria’s Shendam Diocese has called on Priests serving as Chaplains in the military, paramilitary, and police forces to remain true to their pastoral mission, and not to become consumed by the uniforms they wear and the ranks they occupy. 

At Launch of Mission Month in Malawi, Catholic Bishop Urges Praying the Holy Rosary, Acts of Generosity

Oct 5, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Bishop Peter Adrian Chifukwa of Malawi’s Catholic Diocese of Dedza has invited the people of God in the Southern African nation to participate in praying the Holy Rosary and to engage in acts of generosity during the month of October. 

Sr. Elisabete Corazza, the Coordinator of the Biblical Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Catholic Nun in Angola Recommends Biblical Training among Laity to Counter False Teachings on Prosperity

Oct 5, 2024

By João Vissesse

Sr. Elisabete Corazza, the Coordinator of the Biblical Pastoral Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda, has underlined the critical need for biblical training for laypeople amid the emergence and influence of sects promoting miracles and prosperity.

More than 400 priests, bishops, and cardinals concelebrated a Mass with Pope Francis to open the second assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 2, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Live Updates on Synod on Synodality: Delegates Debate the Catholic Church’s Future

Oct 5, 2024

By CNA Staff

Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and key insights.

Today, October 5, We Celebrate St. Faustina, Virgin

Oct 5, 2024

On October 5, the church celebrates the Memorial of St. Mary Faustina Kowalska, virgin.

Members of St. Monica Widows Group pose for a photo after Holy Mass at St, Aloysius Gonzanga Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya. Credit: ACI Africa

St. Monica Widows Group in Kenyan Archdiocese Rescuing Catholic Women from Regressive Wife Inheritance, Polygamy

Oct 4, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Susan Auma has known little rest since 2001 when her husband died, leaving her with two toddlers. Widowed at only 27, Susan found herself fighting to survive in her matrimonial home where she was surrounded by hostility for refusing to be remarried.

Death of Dozens in Boat Capsize on Lake Kivu “deeply” Saddening: Catholic Official in DR Congo’s Goma Diocese

Oct 4, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The death of dozens after the boat they were traveling in capsized on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a tragedy that adds to the challenging situation the people of God are experiencing, a Catholic official in the Central African nation has said.

Governor of Nigerian Persecution-prone State to “consult” on Giving Land for Christian Cemetery, Churches

Oct 4, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Governor Nasir Idris of Nigeria’s Kebbi State, a territory in the Northwestern region of the country reportedly prone to Christian persecution, is set to reach out to “relevant” stakeholders to give churches land for the construction of places of worship and a Christian cemetery. 

“Church must do more than providing shelter”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Care for Migrants, Refugees

Oct 4, 2024

By João Vissesse

The President of the Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CEPAMI) in Angola has called for action regarding the situation of migrants in Angola, saying the Church must do more to support them.

Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of the world’s poor and vulnerable at a press briefing held in the Vatican on Oct. 4, 2024, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.  / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Synod on Synodality Participants Put Spotlight on World’s Poor, Vulnerable on St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day

Oct 4, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of the world’s poor and vulnerable.

Bishops and cardinals concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis to open the second assembly of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 2, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Synod on Synodality Live Updates: Delegates Debate Catholic Church’s Future

Oct 4, 2024

By CNA Staff

Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and key insights.

Today, October 4, We Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi

Oct 4, 2024

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible.

Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria

The Holy Rosary Has Been More Powerful than Militants Weapons, Nigerian Catholic Bishop on Combating Insecurity

Oct 3, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has attributed the progress made in combating insecurity in his Episcopal See to the power of prayer, particularly through the Holy Rosary.

Funeral Mass of late Edmond Bahati Mbarushimana. Credit: Kivunyota

Catholic Journalist Murdered in DR Congo’s Goma Diocese Eulogized as “a man of peace”

Oct 3, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Edmond Bahati Mbarushimana, the Catholic journalist in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who as murdered on September 27 has been eulogized as “a man of peace.” 

Bishop Noel Rucastle, Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Marriage Has No Expiry Date, Catholic Bishop in South Africa Counsels against Divorce

Oct 3, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Marriage is a lifelong commitment and has no “expiry date”, the Liaison Bishop for Marriage and Family Life at the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has said.

Archbishop Kryspin Witold Dubiel arrives in Angola to begin his mission to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe

“I am here to serve the Church”: New Apostolic Nuncio on Mission to Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe

Oct 3, 2024

By João Vissesse

The representative of the Holy Father in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe has expressed his desire to serve the Church and the people of God in both nations.