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Catholic Bishop in Ghana Calls for “deeper collaboration” with Partners to address Country’s Development Needs
The President of the Ghana Conference of Catholic Bishops (GCBC) has highlighted the need for “deeper collaboration” between the Catholic Church and development partners in confronting pressing challenges in the West African nation.
New Communication Policy Part of AMECEA’s Resolve “to strategically integrate” Digitality in Evangelization: Official
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is part of the members’ resolve, over the years, to “strategically integrate” the digital culture in pastoral ministry, an official at AMECEA has said.
Catholic Activists Concerned about Sexually Explicit Learning Materials Targeting Children in South African Schools
School going children as young as nine in South Africa are learning about masturbation, abortion and contraception, Catholic activists at CitizenGO Africa have said, saying that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in South African schools violates parental rights.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Fasting and Prayer for Peace on Friday, Aug. 22
Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with the liturgical feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Today, August 21, We Celebrate Pope St. Pius X
Pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, was the first Pope elected in the 20th century. He came to the papal office in 1903 and died 11 years later in 1914, just as World War I was beginning.
“Do not stop on the path of reconciliation”: Cardinal Parolin Concludes Burundi Visit with Call for Unity, Peace
The Vatican Secretary of State has concluded his official visit to Burundi with a call on the people of God in the East African nation to further the path of reconciliation and realize lasting peace.
AMECEA Members Agree on Creation of Diocesan Crisis Management Teams to Address Communication Delays
One of the key provisions of the 2025-2035 Communication policy that the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has unveiled is the establishment of crisis communication teams in Dioceses to help Local Ordinaries in passing across urgent information.
Emerging Religious Extremism in Historically Peaceful African Countries Cause for Concern: Catholic Aid Agency
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised concern about the growing religious extremism in Africa, with cases of persecution emerging in countries that historically were peaceful.
Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Kinshasa in DR Congo Dies Aged 79, Eulogized as “a humble servant, man of prayer”
Bishop Edouard Kisonga Ndinga, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has died at the age of 79.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Theologians to Find "balanced synthesis" Between God’s Law and Human Freedom
Pope Leo invited participants attending the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology in Colombia to reflect on the world’s challenges in light of divine revelation.
Pope Leo XIV Invites Church to Pray and Fast for Peace on Queenship of Mary Feast Day
The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those suffering due to war and violence.
Pope Leo XIV Looks to Ukraine with Hope: "We must work hard, pray hard"
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work and prayer are needed to achieve peace.
Revolutionary Digital App to Link Over 60 Catholic Radios in Eastern Africa
The Department of Social Communications of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has spearheaded the development of a Digital App for Catholic Radios, a platform that brings together some 66 Catholic radio stations in its region.
Today, August 20, We Celebrate St. Bernard de Clairvaux
On August 20 the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a Doctor of the Church thanks to his writings and sermons which greatly influenced Europe during the 12th century, and his numerous efforts which helped to avoid a schism in the Church in 1130.
SECAM Official Lauds Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops for Innovation in Unveiling New Communication Policy, Digital App
An official of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has lauded members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) for embracing innovation and demonstrating how integrating digitality and faith can effectively support the Church’s mission of evangelization.
“A heinous crime”: Nigerian Catholic Nun Steps Up Fight against Human Trafficking with Trauma-Informed Care Training
Sr. Theresa Ani of the Carmelite Missionaries (CM) is spearheading the fight against human trafficking by introducing trauma-informed care training, which entails equipping community members and caregivers with skills to facilitate the healing and reintegration of survivors.
Catholic Sisters at Recent G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa Thankful for Opportunity to Contribute to Global Issues
Catholic Sisters, who participated in the Group of 20 (G20) Interfaith Forum (IF20) in South Africa that concluded on August 14 have recognized with appreciation the opportunity to contribute to a gathering that brought together faith leaders to address global challenges.
Catholic Activists Petition Kenyan Government to Revoke Christian Religious Book Promoting Contraception
Members of CitizenGO Africa, a Catholic activist organization, are calling on Kenya’s Minister of Education to revoke the third edition of the new Christian Religious Education (CRE) Book Four that the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) published.
Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary When Temptations, Uncertainties Arise in Family Life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro.
Don’t “be instruments of destruction”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Youths, Urges Peace, Nation-Building
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has called upon young people across the country to resist all forms of manipulation that could turn them into agents of violence.
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