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Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Jul 23, 2024

By João Vissesse

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.

Children participating in Judo classes conducted by JRS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service Using “transformative power” of Judo to Foster Unity among Beneficiaries in Ethiopia

Jul 23, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international entity of the members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) is using judo to promote unity among young boys and girls from local and refugee communities in Ethiopia.

In the refugee camps in Goma, Caritas Goma is addressing essential needs by managing various WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report

Jul 23, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report. 

Hon. Elma Dienda. Credit: Parliament of the Republic of Namibia

Namibian Minister’s Proposed Divorce Bill 2024 Compromises “foundational marriage principles”: Catholic Official

Jul 23, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The proposed Divorce Bill 2024, which Yvonne Dausab, Namibia’s Justice Minister, tabled in parliament on June 11 seeks to compromises a number of essential marriage principles and undermines Church authority, an official of the Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference (NCBC) has lamented.

A Christian woman stands next to a clothesline while taking refuge in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp at the Pilot Primary School after their houses were burnt as a result of religious strife in Mangu on Feb. 2, 2024, following weeks of intercommunal violence and unrest in the Plateau State. / Credit: KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images

Christian Watchdog Calls on U.S. to Recognize Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Jul 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their call for help,” International Christian Concern said.

Today, July 23, We Celebrate St. Bridget of Sweden

Jul 23, 2024

Today, July 23, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden.  Bridget received visions of Christ’s suffering many times throughout her life, and went on to found the order of the Most Holy Savior.

Bishop Christian Carlassare, appointed pioneer Bishop of the recently created Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan on 3 July 2024. Credit: Catholic Radio Network South Sudan

All Set for Pioneer Bishop’s Installation for South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese

Jul 22, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Everything seems set for the August 11 installation of Bishop Christian Carlassare, who was appointed pioneer Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan.

Credit: Fr. Jean-Baptiste Malenge

“We thank you for saying yes to the Lord”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to 25 Newly Ordained Deacons

Jul 22, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The decision to be available to serve the people of God as an ordained minister is laudable, Bishop Charles Ndaka Salabisala has said. 

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea during the celebration of Teachers Day in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda

Catholic Teachers in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “hand over a culture of peace”

Jul 22, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic teachers have to be peace ambassadors, imparting a culture of peace to learners, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi during the closing Mass of the 28th National Youth Pastoral Assembly in Angola

“Angola is counting on you”: Catholic Archbishop to Young People at National Youth Pastoral Assembly

Jul 22, 2024

By João Vissesse

Young people in the Southern African nation of Angola need to recognize their important place in bringing positive change to the country, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi has said. 

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv on Sunday, July 21, 2024. / Credit: Secretariat of the Major Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church

Vatican Secretary of State Brings Pope Francis’ Message of Closeness to Ukraine

Jul 22, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Today, July 22, We Celebrate St. Mary Magdalene

Jul 22, 2024

On July 22, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mary Magdelene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in the New Testament.

Credit: Archdiocese of Ouagadougou

“Live to the full your dedication to God”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Women Religious at Profession in Burkina Faso

Jul 21, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The newly professed members of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SIC) in Burkina Faso have been urged to take their decision to give themselves fully to the service of the Lord with the seriousness it deserves, living it “to the full”.

Credit: Diocese of Viana

Thousands to Participate in Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola: Catholic Bishop Host

Jul 21, 2024

By João Vissesse

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima scheduled to begin on August 30 in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana, the Local Ordinary has said.

Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Uyo. Credit: ACI Africa

Pay Attention to Youths’ “multifaceted, profound” Challenges: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Government

Jul 21, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

Youths in Nigeria face numerous challenges, which the government needs to pay attention to, Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Uyo has said. 

Nearly 60,000 people attended the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 17-21, 2024. / Credit: Jeffrey Bruno

National Eucharistic Congress in U.S. Ends with Prayer for "new Pentecost" for Church in America

Jul 21, 2024

By Courtney Mares

“Those who choose to stay with Jesus will be sent by Jesus,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told the crowd of nearly 60,000.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace with her husband, King Philippe of the Belgians, on Sept. 14, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media

From Castles to Cathedrals: Pope Francis’ Schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium Trip

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces, cathedrals, and universities.

Pope Francis' brief remarks during the Angelus July 21, 2024, focused on the day’s Gospel passage from Mark, which demonstrates how rest and compassion for others go together. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: In the Silence of Adoration We Receive God’s Grace

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.”

Today, July 21, We Celebrate St. Lawrence of Brindisi

Jul 21, 2024

St. Lawrence of Brindisi, whose feast we celebrate on July 21, is a Doctor of the Church. He was born Caesar de Rossi in 1559 in Naples. As a boy, he studied with the Conventual Franciscans and later went to study in Venice. There he discerned a call to enter the Capuchin Franciscans and took the name Lawrence.

Celebration of the 2023 SECAM Day at the SECAM headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Credit:

Catholic Church in Africa Challenged to Send Pastoral Agents to “missionary-poor areas” on the Continent

Jul 20, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

As the Church in Africa continues to supply missionaries to other places in the world experiencing a decrease in personnel, attention must also be given to places in Africa that equally have a shortage, the leadership of Symposium of Catholic Bishops in Africa has appealed.