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Four of the six priests who regularly appear in "The Sacristy of the Vendée" program on YouTube. | Credit: Screenshot/Sacristy of the Vendée

Priests Suspend YouTube Program after Making "comments in bad taste" about Pope Francis

Mar 7, 2024

By Walter Sanchez Silva

A group of priests have suspended “until further notice” their YouTube program following the controversy sparked by comments about Pope Francis.

Today, March 7, We Celebrate Sts. Perpetua and Felicity and their Companions

Mar 7, 2024

Saints Perpetua and Felicity were martyrs who died for the faith around the year 203.

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Religious Leaders in Kenya Concerned about Protracted Conflicts among Politicians

Mar 6, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

A section of religious leaders in Kenya have expressed concern about the recurring public conflicts between Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) and other political leaders.

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese during the thanksgiving Mass marking his 99th birth anniversary. Credit: Luanda Archdiocese

First Cardinal in Angola Lauded for “wisdom, richness of life”

Mar 6, 2024

By João Vissesse

Alexandre Cardinal do Nascimento, the Archbishop emeritus of Luanda Archdiocese has, on his 99th birth anniversary, been lauded for exercising much wisdom and richness of life in his ministry.

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Newly Inaugurated Laudato Si University in Burundi to “build a prosperous society”: Bishop

Mar 6, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

The Bishop of Burundi’s Bururi Diocese is upbeat about the Diocese’s newly inaugurated Laudato Si-Palms University, and hopes that the institution will contribute to the country’s prosperity.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama handing food items to one of the IDPs who visited him on March 2. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerians Displaced by Terrorism Seek Catholic Archbishop’s Help to Rebuild Lives

Mar 6, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

Catholics residing in pastoral areas created by Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja after they were displaced by Boko Haram Insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country have appealed for support, through the Archbishop, to rebuild their lives.   

Pope Francis appeared in a wheelchair at his general audience on Feb. 28, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: "Of all vices, pride is the great queen"

Mar 6, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“Those who give in to this vice are far from God, and the correction of this evil requires time and effort, more than any other battle to which the Christian is called.”

A poster announcing UNCCLA formation program. Credit: UNCCLA

Lay Formation Program Hailed for Strengthening Families in Uganda

Mar 6, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The “Listens and Speaks” program of the Uganda National Catholic Council of Lay Apostolate (UNCCLA) has distinguished itself in formation of the laity, as well as the strengthening of Catholic families in the East African country.

Today, March 6, We Celebrate St. Colette

Mar 6, 2024

St. Colette was the founder of the Colettine Poor Clares (Clarisses)

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Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Heightened Political Activities on Sundays

Mar 5, 2024

By João Vissesse

Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have condemned political parties in Angola for interfering in Sunday worship in the country with the faithful allegedly being forced to take part in party activities in various regions of the country on the day that is meant for Church activities.

Mons. Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishop-Elect in CAR Pledges to Reach out to Rebels in Search for Peace

Mar 5, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Mons. Aurelio Gazzera, coadjutor Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR), has promised to promote dialogue with various rebel groups operating in the country, noting that he seeks to be a “symbol of peace” in his leadership. 

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Christian Professionals in Africa Laud Ghana Lawmakers for Passing Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Mar 5, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) has lauded lawmakers in Ghana for voting for the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama  during Holy Mass at St. Anthony’s Parish, Yangoji of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Jesus “frowns at the needless inflation table in Nigeria”, Says Catholic Archbishop

Mar 5, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Nigeria is weighed down by countless social injustices, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said, noting that Jesus Christ must particularly be unhappy with the country’s soaring inflation and corruption.

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Academy for Life on Feb. 12, 2024, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life

Mar 5, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“The Pontifical Academy for Life reiterates that precisely in the era of universal human rights, there cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life,” the academy wrote.

Participants during the self-reliance workshop. Credit: Catholic Church News Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Hwange Diocese Embraces Self-Reliance to Tackle Dwindling Donor Funds

Mar 5, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Catholic Diocese of Hwange in Zimbabwe is working in partnership with Stella Mundi, a commercial entity affiliated with the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop’s Conference (ZCBC) to foster the Diocese’s self-reliance amid dwindling donor funds.

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari during pastoral activities in Angola. Credit: Vatican Media

“I will never forget your witness of faith”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Angola, São Tomé

Mar 5, 2024

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Giovanni Gaspari , who is leaving Angola and São Tomé & Príncipe after close to four years of diplomatic service, has said the witness of faith of the people of God in the two countries will remain in his heart.

Archbishop Zolile Mpambabi of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese. Credit: SACBC

Allow Learners to Rest on Sundays, Catholic Archbishop in South Africa to School Heads

Mar 5, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Sunday is the day of worship and not for schooling, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Bloemfontein Archdiocese has said, cautioning school managers against planning for school lessons on the day that he says is also meant for rest.

Today, March 5, We Celebrate St. John Joseph of the Cross

Mar 5, 2024

Self-denial is never an end in itself but is only a help toward greater charity—as the life of Saint John Joseph shows.

members of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) discussing insecurity in the Rift Valley Region. Credit: NCCK

Religious Leaders Decry Insecurity in Kenya’s Rift Valley Region

Mar 4, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Religious leaders have denounced insecurity characterized by banditry attacks, inter-community clashes, and vandalism of infrastructure in counties within the Rift Valley saying the violence is “quite worrying and intriguing”.

At least six people died and 17 others were injured when the kanvar (statue) hit high voltage power lines in Triolet, Arsenal. Credit: Le Mauricien

Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Condoles with Families of Indian Pilgrimage Victims

Mar 4, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his closeness with the families that lost their loved ones when a statue of the Trikaal Sena group, in Triolet, Arsenal struck a high-voltage power line on Sunday, March 3 afternoon.