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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.

Section of Jesuits who had private meeting with Pope Francis at the Apostolic Nunciature in Juba, South Sudan

“Amazing”: Jesuit Provincial on Their Private Encounter with Pope Francis in South Sudan

The private meeting between Pope Francis and members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) during his visit in South Sudan was “amazing”,...

Section of Catholic Priests in South Sudan at the Papal Mass in Juba. Credit: ACI Africa

Clergy, Religious in South Sudan Pledge to Espouse Pope Francis’ Pilgrimage Exhortations

Exhortations that Pope Francis made in his encounters with the people of God in South Sudan during his three-day Pilgrimage...

Section of Catholic Priests from DR Congo at the Papal Mass in Juba. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope’s Messages “will change something in the politics of South Sudan”: DR Congo Pilgrim

The encounters Pope Francis had with the people of God in South Sudan and his messages during the three-day ecumenical...

Sr. Agnes Leila Andrewous. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Sister in South Sudan Shares Joy of Serving Two Visiting Popes

A Catholic Nun who actively participated in the celebration of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Sudan in...

Fr. Matthew Pagan (left), Sr. Lily Grace (center) and Sr. Agnes Leila Andrewous (right). Credit: ACI Africa

“Special call”: Liturgical Coordinators on Preparing for Papal Mass in South Sudan

The opportunity to serve Pope Francis during the February 5 Holy Mass in South Sudan was a fulfilling experience, those who were...

Sr. Orla Treacy, a member of the Loreto Sisters who coordinated the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to meet Pope Francis. Credit: ACI Africa

Pope Francis’ “pure presence” in South Sudan is Beautiful: Catholic Missionary Nun

A Catholic missionary Nun working in South Sudan has expressed elation at meeting Pope Francis who is in the East-Central...

Credit: ACI Africa

United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims

Pilgrims in the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who arrived in Juba on Thursday, February...

Hon. Susan Thomas Perembata, MP for Ezo County in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State. Credit: ACI Africa

Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator

A Member of Parliament (MP) in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State has said the second leg of Pope Francis' two...

Credit: Martin Pilgram/Pax Christi International

Africa Well-represented in Catholic Non-Violence Initiative on “just peace” in Rome

Africa was well-represented at a recent Rome conference that explored the concept of the gospel of nonviolence and “just peace”,...

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: SECAM

Recently Elevated African Cardinal Dies Days after Leaving Hospital in Rome

Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr, one of the Catholic Church leaders elevated to Cardinal during the August 27 Consistory, has died.

Bishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes, appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Maputo in Mozambique on 15 November 2022. Credit: Archdiocese of Maputo

“It was a surprise”, Mozambican Coadjutor Archbishop-elect Says, Asks for Prayer

The newly appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Maputo, Bishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes,  has described his appointment as a...

Janada Marcus. Credit: ACN

“I pray for their redemption”, Catholic Girl Tortured by Boko Haram in Nigeria Says

A Nigerian Catholic girl who was forced to watch as his father was beheaded, after which she was captured and...

Mr. Joseph Muriungi (right) and Mrs. Joyce Muriungi (Left) the Parents of Hillay Msafiri Kiama whose miraculous birth led to the beatification of Sr. Maria Carola. Credit: ACI Africa.

The Story of Blessed Carola’s Death “should speak to us all”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya

The story of the death of the Catholic Nun who was beatified in Kenya on November 5 should inspire Kenyans...

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda of Rwanda unveiling the image of Blessed Maria Carola during the beatification ceremony held at Kinoru stadium in Kenya's Meru Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa.

Italian-born Catholic Nun Beatified in Kenya Hailed as “model of a missionary of charity”

The Cardinal Pope Francis delegated to preside over the beatification of Venerable Servant of God Maria Carola Cecchin has hailed the Italian-born Catholic Nun...

Late Fr. Caesar Samuele Lukudu Jombi. Credit: Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Cleric Involved in Priests’ Formation Eulogized as “formidable leader”

Fr. Caesar Samuele Lukudu Jombi, the late South Sudanese Catholic Priest who served as a formator has been eulogized as...

Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds President-elect’s Victory after Call for Calm, Prayers

Kenya’s Supreme Court has, on Monday, September 5, delivered a verdict upholding the victory of Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto,...

Religious leaders in Kenya. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenya’s Faith Leaders Call for Peace amid Tension after Declaration of Presidential Result

Religious leaders in Kenya are calling for peace and calm amid tension in the East African nation following the declaration...

Some of the participants in the July 25-30 Diocesan Week on Synodality in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Doing synodality” among Highlights of “Diocesan Week” on Synodality in Rumbek, S. Sudan

The need to go beyond discussing about the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to “doing synodality” is among the highlights of the...

Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, Executive Director of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) addressing delegates of the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops in Africa Urged to Be “more engaged in speaking out for right policies”

There is need for Catholic Bishops in Africa to advocate for “right policies” that facilitate equitable distribution of resources in...

President Nana Akufo-Addo addressing delegates at the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Credit: ACI Africa

Ghana’s President Reaches Out to Catholic Bishops in Africa on National Cathedral Project

The President of Ghana has reached out to Catholic Bishops in Africa for financial support in the construction of the National...