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Protests in Nigeria “always turn violent”: Archbishop Warns, Calls for Peaceful Protests, Action on Life’s “basic needs”

Jul 30, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The West African nation of Nigeria does not have a good history of street demonstrations, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen with Catholic communicators in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: BEAMS

Uphold, Protect Journalists’ Right to Information, “stop ongoing attacks”: Catholic Journalists in Nairobi to Govt

Jul 30, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The leadership of the forum bringing together journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic media outlets has expressed support for Kenya’s journalists, who have taken to the streets to decry escalating attacks on reporters covering recent anti-government demonstrations.

Pope Francis greets tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on July 30, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Tells Altar Servers Jesus is with them in "that act of love which is the Eucharist"

Jul 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and doubts amid life’s difficulties.

Some of the environmentalists campaigning against EACOP during the Friday, 26 July 2024 workshop at Franciscan Family Centre, Nairobi. Credit: ACI Africa

Africa’s Laudato Si’ Movement Creating Awareness on Dangers of Fossil Fuel, Halting Uganda –Tanzania Crude Oil Project

Jul 30, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Members of Laudato Si' Movement - Africa are creating awareness on the dangers of fossil fuel on the continent in an initiative that also seeks to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) – the Uganda-Tanzania initiative that was confirmed in April 2016 as a 1,443km pipeline project to transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania to be sold to world markets.

Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria’s Leaders “must move away from hoarding public resources for personal gain”: Catholic Archbishop

Jul 30, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The political class in the West African nation “must” reconsider their lifestyle that serves their personal interests and begin availing resources to the wider public, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said. 

Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"

Jul 30, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.

St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Thoom/Shutterstock

Vatican Asset Management Body Reports 45.9 Million Euro Profit in 2023 

Jul 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the work of the Roman Curia.

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Last Supper Mockery at Olympics Opening Part of Attempts to “cheapen Christian themes”: Catholic Bishop, SIGNIS Africa

Jul 29, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper that featured during the July 26 opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympics is part of the attempts by the West to undermine significant themes of the Christian faith, a Catholic Bishop in Africa has said.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) delivering the message of Catholic Bishop during the Episcopal Consecration of the Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Isiolo in Kenya. Credit: Radio Shahidi

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Distance Themselves from Petition to Oust President, Commit to “multi-stakeholder engagement”

Jul 29, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have distanced themselves from a petition that has been filed at the High Court in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, seeking to remove President William Samoei Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, from office.

Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of  Gofa Zone in the Southern part of Ethiopia who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides. Credit: Vatican Media/CBCE

Pope Francis Expresses Closeness with “sorely tried population” of Southern Ethiopia following Deadly Landslides

Jul 29, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of  Gofa Zone in the Southern part of Ethiopia who lost their loved ones in the deadly July 21 and July 22 landslides.

Annual Pilgrimage to St. Anna’s Shrine in Angola Ends with Call on Parents to Care for, Ensure “right path” for Children

Jul 29, 2024

By João Vissesse

The 17th annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Anna in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has concluded with a call on parents and guardians to ensure the welfare of their respective children is a top priority.

Pope Francis greets altar servers from France in 2022. / Credit: Vatican Media

Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage

Jul 29, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers 2024.

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 29, 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. 

Pope Francis offers a prayer at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Office Deletes Online Poll Showing Negative Response to Synod on Synodality

Jul 29, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the mission and participation of all the baptized?”

"Words cannot describe it": Bishop Urges "renewed zeal" in Face of "heinous" Last Supper Mockery at Olympics

Jul 29, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The ceremony drew criticism around the world for its profane depiction of the Last Supper.

120 Chaplains Offer Spiritual Support to Athletes during Paris Olympics

Jul 29, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in the Multifaith Center.

Credit: Caritas Isiolo

“Get out of your comfort zone”: Newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in Kenya Urged to Continue His Missionary Exploits

Jul 28, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has encouraged the newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the country’s Catholic Diocese of Isiolo to continue his missionary lifestyle in the Kenyan Episcopal See. 

“You are still useful, needed in this troubled nation”: Catholic Bishop to Grandparents in Nigeria

Jul 28, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Grandparents are handy in building the society and their contribution is necessary in the growth and development of Nigeria, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.

Catholic Bishops in Ghana to Speak to “prevention, combating extremist attacks” in West Africa in Peace Initiative Forum

Jul 28, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) are set to weigh in on challenge of extremism in the West African nation and the wider Sahel Region in a planned Sahel Peace Initiative Forum scheduled for July 30-31.

Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Women in Cameroon Urged to Live Christian Faith “in all aspects”

Jul 28, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has called upon members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in the Central African nation to be consistent in practising their Christian faith, allowing it to influence all aspects of their lives.