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ACI Africa Staff

ACI Africa Staff

ACI Africa was founded in 2019. We provide free, up-to-the-minute news affecting the Catholic Church in Africa, giving particular emphasis to the words of the Holy Father and happenings of the Holy See, to any person with access to the internet. ACI Africa is proud to offer free access to its news items to Catholic dioceses, parishes, and websites, in order to increase awareness of the activities of the universal Church and to foster a sense of Catholic thought and culture in the life of every Catholic.

Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba Ba of Libreville Archdiocese with General Brice Oligui Nguema. Credit: Fr. Serge-Patrick Mabickassa

Coup in Gabon Has “revived a feeling of hope, security in the public”: Catholic Official

The military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power on August 30 has revived hope among the people of God in...

Archbishop Germano Penemote addressing journalists Wednesday, September 6 after an audience with Angola’s President, João Lourenço. Credit: Presidency of Angola

“I'm going with pride”: Angolan-born Apostolic Nuncio on Diplomatic Mission to Pakistan

Archbishop Germano Penemote, a member of the Clergy of Angola’s Ondjiva Diocese, who was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan on June 16 has...

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

New Catholic Bishop in Angola Highlights Four Symbols to Guide His Episcopal Ministry

The newly consecrated Catholic Bishop of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has highlighted four symbols that are to guide his Episcopal Ministry...

Late Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES). Credit: CDTY

“Noble and heroic”: Catholic Bishop Eulogizes “assassinated” South Sudanese Chief

Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES), who was reportedly assassinated...

Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito, the Liaison Bishop for the SACBC Migrants and Refugees Office. Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishop on Migrants, Refugees in Southern Africa: “Give them the option to stay”

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are spearheading preparations for the celebration of the 2023 World Day of Migrants and Refugees,...

Participants at the week long meeting held to come up with theme for the ACWECA 2024 Plenary Assembly.

Catholic Nuns in Eastern Africa Unveil 2024 Plenary Theme, Aim to Strengthen Formation

Members of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) have unveiled the theme for their 2024 Plenary Assembly that...

Holy Mass in Burkina Faso. Credit: Aid to the Church in Need

Christians in Burkina Faso Going Back to Church amid Persecution: Catholic Priest

Christians in Burkina Faso who had abandoned the Church are coming back much stronger, a Catholic Priest serving in the...

Sr. Olga Masango making her presentation at the ongoing at the ongoing IMBISA Workshop. Credit: IMBISA Facebook page

Catholic Communicators in IMBISA Urged to Gain Followers for Christ on Social Media

In engaging social media, priority needs to be fostering the image of Jesus Christ, and gaining Him followers, Catholic communicators...

A screenshop of Bishop Charles Kasonde delivering the keynote address at the conference of stakeholders of the Catholic Care for Children International (CCCI) in Lusaka, Zambia on Tuesday, August 29. Credit: Lumentv Zambia

AMECEA Chairman Faults “institutionalized child care apostolate”, Says Not “ideal”

The care of children in faith-based structured institutions is not the “ideal” way of child upbringing, the Chairman of the Association...

The official logo of World Youth Day Lisbon. Photo courtesy Beatriz Roque Antunez.

Angolan 2023 WYD Pilgrims Who Remained in Portugal Still Have Valid Visas

Pilgrims to the August 1-6 World Youth Day 2023 in Portugal from Angola who have not yet returned to their native country...

Bishop Antonio Lunguieki (left), Bishop Belmiro Tchissengueti (center) and Bishop Mauricio Camuto (right) during the 28 August press conference. Credit: ACI Africa

Respect the Presidency: Catholic Bishops in Angola on Proposal to Oust President

Catholic Bishops in Angola are calling for respect of the Presidency in the Southern African nation amid a proposal to...

Members of the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) at their Monastery in Kenya's Kisii Diocese together with Caroline Kavita and Ndanu Mung'ala, who facilitated a two-day workshop on the Synod on Synodality - August 2-3. Credit: African Synodality Initiative (ASI)

“A blessed opportunity”: Facilitators on Synodal Encounter with Nuns at Kenyan Monastery

Facilitators of a formation workshop on the Synod on Synodality with members the Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCD) at a Kenyan Monastery have lauded the encounter...

Youth attending the three-day retreat which the Eastern Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR) organized. Credit: Fr. Justin Ngbo

Prayer “key to succeed in life”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth

A Catholic Missionary Priest ministering in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek (CDOR) has urged the youth to embrace a life of...

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama planting a tree as part of the 20000 tree Planting Campaign in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja Nigeria. Credit: Samson Adeyanju

Tree Planting in Nigerian Archdiocese to Foster “ecological conversion”: Archbishop

The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria has launched a campaign to plant thousands of trees aimed at fostering “ecological...

Fr. Michael Muriuki. Credit: Kinyanjui Wa Kibara/Facebook

“He is fine, in his parish”: Catholic Bishop on Kenyan Priest after Abduction Ordeal

The Kenyan Catholic Priest who survived the ordeal of a nightlong abduction was discharged from hospital, and “he is fine”,...

A screenshot of Sr. Leah Kayembe, the Provincial Superior of Poverelle Sisters (PS) giving her speech during the Silver Jubilee celebration in Kenya. Credit: Capuchin Television.

Catholic Nuns Recall “God’s faithfulness” as They Celebrate 25 Years of Service in Kenya

Members of the Congregation of Poverelle Sisters of Bergamo (PS) are recalling the fidelity of God as they celebrate 25 years of...

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Angola’s Saurimo Archdiocese, President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Credit: João Vissesse/ACI Africa

Archbishop in Angola Urges Politicians “to rediscover mystery, beauty, ethics of politics”

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Angola’s Saurimo Archdiocese has challenged politicians in the Southern African nation to rethink their perception of politics. 

Fr. Linus Kang. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Leadership “not power but service”: Catholic Missionary Priest in South Sudan to Youth

A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has challenged youth leaders in the South Sudanese only Metropolitan...

Archbishop Robert Ndlovu with FSP pioneer members of the newly inaugurated Thecla Merlo Community in Harare, Zimbabwe. Credit: Daughters of St. Paul (FSP)

Pauline Sisters’ Apostolate in Zimbabwe Relevant to Needs of Local Church: Archbishop

The apostolate of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) in Zimbabwe is relevant to the needs of the...

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL). Credit: CABICOL

“Civility should be the order of the day”: Catholic Bishops in Liberia on Ongoing Campaign

Members of the  Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Liberia (CABICOL) are advocating for civility as politicians engage in campaigns ahead of the October...