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Don’t Apologize for Your Catholic Identity, Catholic Teachers, Formators in Kenya Urged to Promote Christian Education

Apr 10, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Catholic teachers and formators have a big role to ensure the Catholic identity in their learning institutions is maintained, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has said.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon (CEG) and Candidates for Gabon's Presidential Election. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyem/Electoral Commission in Gabon

We’ve “the opportunity to write a new history”: Gabon’s Catholic Bishops on Imminent Presidential Poll, Emphasize Peace

Apr 10, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

The people of God in Gabon have the opportunity for a new beginning as they prepare to take part in the Presidential Election scheduled for April 12, Catholic Bishops in the country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa have said. 

“My yes will remain yes”: New Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Gagnoa Archdiocese on Appointment

Apr 10, 2025

By Justin Assalé

Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of Ivory Coast’s San Pedro Catholic Diocese, who was appointed Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa on April 8, has reflected in on his Episcopal appointment, emphasizing his commitment to accomplishing the task entrusted to him.

Pope Francis at the Jubilee of the Sick in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, April 6, 2025, wearing nasal cannulas for supplemental oxygen as he continues recovering from bilateral pneumonia. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/ EWTN News

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Second Appearance at St. Peter’s Basilica in Wheelchair on Thursday

Apr 10, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Politicians to “set aside internal problems”, Attend to People’s Needs

Apr 10, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has challenged politicians in the country to use the time they spend on internal problems to address the needs of the people instead.

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Catholic Bishops Laud “significant drop” in HIV Infections and Related Deaths in Uganda

Apr 10, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have acknowledged a decline in HIV infections and deaths related to the disease in the East African nation, attributing the drop to treatment and prevention services.

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Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “spiritual closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods in Kinshasa

Apr 10, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “spiritual closeness and solidarity” with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck Kinshasa and surrounding areas, leaving scores dead and causing widespread destruction.

Today, April 10, We Celebrate St. Fulbert

Apr 10, 2025

St. Fulbert was a scholar and philosopher, and was also the bishop of Chartres, France. He spent much of his time as bishop rigorously defending monasticism and orthodoxy.

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“Kinshasa was torn in two”: Catholic Priest Recounts Devastation of Flooding in DR Congo Capital that Killed over 30

Apr 9, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are counting losses ‎following the April 5 floods which, according to the account given by a Catholic Priest, tore the city into two.

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Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Issues “urgent alert” on Human Trafficking Surge amid Protracted Regional Violent Conflict

Apr 9, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, which is part of Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, located in the country's conflict-affected North West region has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human trafficking in the Episcopal See.

Over 50 Killed within Days as Terrorists Launch Fresh Attacks on Communities Under Nigerian Catholic Diocese

Apr 9, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Several communities served by the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Nigeria’s Plateau State, where nearly 200 Christians were massacred on Christmas Eve of 2023 are experiencing a new wave of attacks that has left over 50 people dead in just a few days.

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Catholic Bishop

Apr 9, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etokudoh from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis in Wednesday Catechesis: The "logic of merit" Doesn't Gain Us Heaven

Apr 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The 88-year-old pope emphasized that a loving relationship with God and with others is key for a happy and fulfilling life on earth and also in heaven.

“Greed of a few” Key Factor in Uganda’s Environmental Degradation: Catholic Bishops

Apr 9, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Greed is a primary factor in the environmental degradation in Uganda, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said. 

Mass celebrated by Bishop José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra on his 100th birthday. / Credit: Diocesan Sisters of Our Lady of the Angels

World’s Oldest Catholic Bishop Celebrates 103 Years of Faith and Service

Apr 9, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Mexican Bishop José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is the world’s oldest bishop and is one of only four surviving bishops who participated in the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Francis with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in 2019. / Credit: Vatican Media

Charismatic Catholics Meet in Rome to Celebrate Jubilee of Hope

Apr 9, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in Rome.

The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican’s Financial Watchdog Reports Decrease in Suspicious Activities

Apr 9, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) published its 2024 annual report showing steady improvements in the Holy See’s financial monitoring system.

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome for a state banquet, on April 9, 2025. / Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Francis Meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican

Apr 9, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished each other well. 

Today, April 9, We Celebrate St. Waltrude

Apr 9, 2025

St. Waudu, also known as St. Waltrude, came from an extremely saintly family in Belgium. Her parents, her husband and her three children were declared saints. 

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“A decent burial can be done later”: Vicar General on Victim of Attack on Catholic Parish of Torit Diocese, South Sudan

Apr 8, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The remains of Michael Lagu, the victim of the March 26 attack on Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan, have been recovered at the church premises, where they have been temporarily interred.