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Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of Guinea's Conakry Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Guinea’s New Constitution “must” Safeguard Religious Freedoms: Catholic Archbishop

Jun 2, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

A new constitutional dispensation being considered in Guinea need to ensure that religious freedoms are safeguarded, Archbishop Vincent Coulibaly of the country’s Conakry Archdiocese has said.

Today, June 2, We Celebrate Sts. Marcellinus and Peter

Jun 2, 2023

On June 2, the Catholic Church remembers two fourth-century martyrs, Saints Marcellinus and Peter, who were highly venerated after the discovery of their tomb and the conversion of their executioner.

Easter Sunday Mass at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Ondo Diocese

Nigerian Diocese Unveils Weeklong Program to Honor Victims of 2022 Pentecost Massacre

Jun 1, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has unveiled a weeklong program, to honor those victims of  last year’s Pentecost Sunday massacre.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Blood, tears of Chadians have flowed enough”: Catholic Bishops Demand End to Violence

Jun 1, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are demanding an end to violence in the Central African nation, decrying the continued shedding of “blood and tears”.

Members of the Provincial Episcopal Assembly of Bukavu (ASSEPB). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Four Issues of Concern Catholic Bishops in Congolese Province Want Addressed for Peace

Jun 1, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, at the end of their ordinary assembly, highlighted four challenges the people of God in their province are facing, which they want addressed for peace to reign.

Cardinal Robert Sarah speaks with students and faculty at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas on May 25, 2023. | Credit: Benedicte Cedergren/Angelicum

“The more we know the Lord, the more we can love him”: Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal

Jun 1, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Robert Sarah urged students studying at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to ask in prayer for “an intimate and profound union with the Lord and with one another.”

"Padre Pio," starring Shia LaBeouf, airs in theaters June 2, 2023. | Credit: Gravitas Ventures

New "Padre Pio" Film is a Human Look at the Famous Saint, Filmmakers Say

Jun 1, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints of the 20th century, was “enormous,” Shia LaBeouf told CNA in late May.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal. | file photo.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Indian Bishop Cleared of Rape Charge in Civil Trial

Jun 1, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of an Indian bishop cleared in early 2022 of charges of raping a religious sister in his diocese.

Today, June 1, We Celebrate St. Justin Martyr

Jun 1, 2023

"We are slain with the sword, but we increase and multiply; the more we are persecuted and destroyed, the more are deaf to our numbers. As a vine, by being pruned and cut close, shoots forth new suckers, and bears a greater abundance of fruit; so is it with us." – St. Justin Martyr

“Kutwiti na Mungu”, the Swahili version of “Tweeting with God” by Fr. Michel Remery. Credit: Fr. Michel Remery

“Tweeting with God” Author Explains Book Relevance to Christians Seeking to Deepen Faith

May 31, 2023

By Jude Atemanke

Christians, especially the youth, seeking to deepen their Christian faith will find the book, “Tweeting with God”, relevant, the author of the 432-page book that has been translated into more than 30 languages has said.

Pupils in procession during the feast day of St. Mary’s Primary School Ongata Rongai. Credit: St. Mary’s Primary School Ongata Rongai

Children in Need of Safeguarding “now more than ever”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya

May 31, 2023

By Magdalene Kahiu

Children are exposed to multiple challenges, and stand in need of safeguarding “now more than ever” before, the Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong Diocese has said.

Some participants during the May 26-27 military-civilian dialogue in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State (CES). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Bishop in South Sudan Emphasizes Need for Civilian-Military “dialogue” to Rebuild Trust

May 31, 2023

By Patrick Juma Wani

There is need for continuous dialogue between the civil population and the army in South Sudan to re-establish trust that seems to have been lost over the years, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Yei Diocese has said. 

Bishop Isaac Bundepuun Dugu (left) and  Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Urges New Nigerian Governor, a Suspended Priest, to Exercise Compassion

May 31, 2023

By ACI Africa Staff

The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has called upon the new Governor of the country’s Benue State to exercise compassion in his leadership.

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Vatican Supports Catholic Research to Improve Families and Marriages

May 31, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage, and childbearing.

Bishop Luka Sylvester Gopep addresses participants during the annual meeting of the Family, Health and Human Life Unit (FHLU) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Negative Effects on Marriage Institution, Authentic Love

May 31, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Negative tendencies including “selfishness and destructive ambitions” have negatively impacted on the institution of marriage, a Nigerian Catholic Bishop has said.

Pope Francis at his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 17, 2023. | Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of June

May 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June is for the abolition of torture. 

Pope Francis at his general audience in St Peter’s Square on May 31, 2023. | Adi Zace/EWTN

Pope Francis Praises Venerable Jesuit Missionary for Proclaiming the Gospel in China

May 31, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis dedicated his entire general audience on Wednesday to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China.

Today, May 31, We Celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary

May 31, 2023

Assuming that the Annunciation and the Incarnation took place around the time of the vernal equinox, Mary left Nazareth at the end of March and went over the mountains to Hebron, south of Jerusalem, to wait upon her cousin Elizabeth. 

Pope Francis meets victims of violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Recognizes African Children’s “lofty ambitions, great dreams” in Audience

May 30, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

Pope Francis has recognized the rich talent, “lofty ambitions and great dreams” that children in Africa have amid challenging situations on the world’s second-largest continent.

People fleeing Sudan being transferred from Renk to Malakal, where their families are. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Warns Rains to Worsen Situation of Returnees at South Sudanese Camp

May 30, 2023

By Silas Isenjia

The expected rainy season in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is likely to worsen the situation of returnees, who have camped at Renk, one of the entry points for those fleeing violence in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum, officials the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have said.