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Today, March 18, We Celebrate St. Cyril of Jerusalem
On March 18, the Roman Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and Doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful expressions of Christian faith.
Pope Francis’ Health Remains "stable with slight improvements": Vatican Monday Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana Ends with Call to “strengthen Catholic identity in schools”
The Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana has ended with a call on those at the helm of Catholic institutions of learning in the West African nation to “strengthen” the Catholic identity in their respective educational facilities.
Serve “with joy”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique to Newly Ordained Deacons
Bishop Inácio Lucas Mwita of the Catholic Diocese of Gurué in Mozambique has urged five Seminarians he ordained Deacons on March 16 to serve the people of God with contentment and satisfaction, manifesting joy.
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Dedicates 2025 Lenten Campaign towards “multipurpose centre” to House Youths
The 2025 Lenten Campaign collections in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria will go towards the building of a “multipurpose centre” to house members of the country’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Time to Look Inward for Sustenance as African Missionaries Seek to Evangelize Fellow Africans
African Catholic missionaries serving in Africa have been challenged to become self-sustaining by promoting a new approach to mission that is less dependent on the West.
Let’s “live as charismatics, not as Pentecostals”: Official in Angola on “true identity” of Catholic Charismatic Renewal
The National Coordinator of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Angola has underscored the importance of members remaining rooted in their Catholic identity, cautioning against adopting Pentecostal practices that diverge from Catholic traditions.
Today, March 17, We Celebrate St. Patrick of Ireland
On March 17, Catholics celebrate St. Patrick, the fifth century bishop and patron of Ireland, whose life of holiness set the example for many of the Church's future saints.
First Photo of Pope Francis since Admission to Hospital Released, Concelebrates Holy Mass at Chapel
The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he entered the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on February 14.
Situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region “unstable, flights have been cancelled”, Source Says Church Leaders Yet to Comment
Tension is brewing in Ethiopia’s Northernmost regional territory, the Tigray region, a source has told ACI Africa, confirming media reports about “experts” from the Horn of Africa nation and the region warning of a war between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Support South Sudan’s “reconciliation initiatives”: IGAD Heads of States to Religious, Traditional, Civil Leaders
Faith-based leaders, their counterparts in civil societies and traditional contexts need to support initiatives towards reconciliation and peaceful co-existence in South Sudan, members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have said.
Religious Leaders Laud Angolan President for Move to Mediate Talks as War Rages on in DR Congo
Religious leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have lauded the Angolan President for expressing interest to mediate the talks between warrying parties in the Eastern region of the Central African nation, and the entire Great Lakes region.
Catholic Priest Murdered in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese “lived his life fully in service to God”: Local Ordinary
Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria, who was murdered on March 5 has been eulogized for his unwavering commitment to God’s service in his Priestly ministry in communities.
Deploy “high technology” to Address Insecurity: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops to State, Federal Governments
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) are advocating for the deployment of “high technology” at all government levels in the West African nation to foster “efficient intelligence gathering” and address security challenges in the country.
Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Youths to “rise above culture of indifference, violence”, Foster Justice for All
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has cautioned youths in the Indian Ocean Island nation against the “culture of indifference and violence” and called upon them to instead work towards justice and peace.
Catholic Women Leader in Angola Highlights Women's Mission, Role in Church and Society as “crucial”
The National Coordinator of the Association for the Promotion of Women in the Angolan Catholic Church (PROMAICA) has highlighted the role of women in Church and society as “crucial” and to be fostered.
Pope Francis in “a clinical situation of stability”, Approves Three-year Synod on Synodality Implementation Process
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Seminarian Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest from Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “gruesomely” Murdered, Priest Regains Freedom
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted on March 3 from a Parish Rectory in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi alongside Fr. Philip Ekweli was murdered by his abductors, an official of the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.
After Body of Bissau-Guinean Girl Found Buried, Some Organs Removed, Catholic Leaders Urge Unity in “search for justice”
Church officials in the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau are calling for unity in the “search for justice” after the body of a three-year-old missing girl was found buried, dismembered, and with some of her organs removed.
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna, a member of the Clergy of Italy’s Tortona Catholic Diocese, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and assigned him the Titular See of Sistroniana with the dignity of Archbishop.
