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Today, June 27, We Celebrate St. Cyril of Alexandria

Jun 27, 2025

On June 27, Roman Catholics honor St. Cyril of Alexandria. An Egyptian bishop and theologian, he is best known for his role in the Council of Ephesus, where the Church confirmed that Christ is both God and man in one person. The Eastern churches celebrate St. Cyril of Alexandria on June 9.

“Our children deserve better”: Cardinal in CAR Following Deadly High School Stampede

Jun 26, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expressed sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred on Wednesday, June 25 at Barthélemy Boganda High School in Bangui, resulting in 10 deaths and multiple injuries.

Major Seminary Rector in Nigeria Reflects on 25-Year Journey “marked by suffering”, Opportunities

Jun 26, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

The 25-year journey of Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has been characterized with challenges and opportunities, the Rector has said.

“A proud moment”: Leadership of South African Political Party Lauds Bishop’s Appointment to Vatican Dicastery

Jun 26, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The appointment of Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Koksta Catholic Diocese as a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) is “a proud moment” for the country, the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) has said.

All Set for Episcopal Consecration of Catholic Bishop for Bafatá Diocese in Guinea-Bissau

Jun 26, 2025

By João Vissesse

All seems set for the Episcopal Consecration of the new Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau scheduled for Saturday, June 28.

Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in a meeting of priests promoted by the Dicastery for the Clergy as part of the Jubilee of Seminarians, Bishops, and Priests on June 26, 2025, in the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV on Vocations Crisis: God Continues to Call and is Faithful to His Promises

Jun 26, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The event was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy with the theme taken from St. John’s Gospel: “I have called you friends.”

Family “best school” for Child Upbringing: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Urges Parents to Nurture Faith in Homes

Jun 26, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has called upon parents to nurture faith in their respective homes, fostering spiritual grown in the children under their care.

Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Members in Nigerian Archdiocese Cautioned against Championing “own ministry, church”

Jun 26, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have been cautioned against championing a personal ministry in what would be breaking away from the Catholic Church.

Today, June 26, We Celebrate St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer

Jun 26, 2025

On June 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, priest and founder of The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei.

South African Catholic Children’s Hospital Marks 90 Years, Catholic Sisters Share Heartfelt Memories of Service

Jun 26, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Members of the International Congregation of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters (SAC) in South Africa have shared heartfelt memories of their decades of service at the country’s Cape Town-based St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care, a non-profit children’s hospital marking 90 years of existence.

Accept Fact of “mysterious deaths”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops to Government, Urge Upholding of Constitution

Jun 25, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned the government against denying police brutality on innocent Kenyans, including peaceful protesters. 

At G20 Symposium in South Africa, Catholic Bishop Calls for Urgent Response to Cries of Refugees, Migrants

Jun 25, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Bishop Sylvester David has urged delegates at the June 23-24 International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity in South Africa to respond swiftly to the cries of the refugees and migrants displaced by violence in various parts of the world.

Mozambique at 50: Catholic Archbishop Calls for Reconciliation, Justice, Youth Engagement in Nation-Building

Jun 25, 2025

By João Vissesse

As Mozambique marks 50 years of independence, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira has called for reconciliation, peace, and a renewed commitment to the moral and spiritual values essential for building a just and prosperous nation.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to bishops gathered for the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Be "firm and decisive" in Dealing with Scandal, Sexual Abuse: Pope Leo XIV to Bishop Pilgrims at Vatican

Jun 25, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope also emphasized the importance of poverty and synodality in the ministry of a bishop.

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa. Credit: Credit: SACBC

South Africa’s G20 Presidency Opportune Moment for “Africa to raise its moral voice”: Catholic Bishop

Jun 25, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The current G20 Presidency that South Africa holds is an opportunity for “Africa to raise its moral voice”, the Chairman of Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has said.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Denounce “politicized distribution of public funds”

Jun 25, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have denounced the “politicized distribution of public funds, presented as development programs” in the East African nation. 

Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo. Credit: Archdiocese of Maputo

Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Foster Synodality, “closeness, courage, real presence”

Jun 25, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called upon pastoral agents in his Metropolitan See to resist the temptation to work in isolation and instead commit to walking together in faith, service, and communion.

Catholic Bishops in Angola Call for Appropriate Work Ethic, Solidarity, Shared Responsibility

Jun 25, 2025

By João Vissesse

Catholic Bishops in Angola have, in separate messages on June 22, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), urged the people of God in their respective Episcopal Sees to foster an appropriate work ethic, uphold human dignity, practice solidarity, and embrace the values of communal sharing.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Expresses His Closeness to Persecuted Christians in the Middle East

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

“To the Christians of the Middle East, I say: I am close to you! The whole Church is close to you!” Pope Leo XIV exclaimed.

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

At General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Laments "fatigue of living" Afflicting Modern Society

Jun 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his schedule and public engagements for all of July.