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Pope Francis meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley on Nov. 14, 2024, at the Vatican ahead of a meeting of the Pontifical Academy for Life titled “Common Good: Theory and Practice” in which Mottley was a panelist. The academy’s meeting discussed the global financial system in light of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church and crises that have impacted the world. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Meeting Highlights "common good" as Key Objective to Reform Global Financial Order

Nov 15, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The participants gathered to discuss the multifaceted and interconnected impacts of war, technology, health crises, and the environment.

Fr. Samuel Costa

Planned Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Santiago Catholic Diocese Moment of “encouragement, renewal”: Official

Nov 15, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Diocesan Youth Day in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago scheduled for November 22-24 is an opportunity for participants to renew their Christian journey, finding encouragement through encounters with youths from other Parish communities, the Diocesan Youth Coordinator has said.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Angelus address on Nov. 10, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Asks Rome’s Catholics to Help Combat "housing emergency" during 2025 Jubilee

Nov 15, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I want all diocesan realities that own real estate to offer their contribution to stem the housing emergency,” Pope Francis said.

Fr. George Ehusani. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Priest Calls for Renewed Christian Parenting amid Social Media Influence

Nov 15, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

A Nigerian Catholic Priest has called for a revitalized form of Christian parenting to instill strong values in children amid what he describes as pervasive influences of social media in society. 

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

“Culture of lies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya Condemn Government of Unfulfilled Promises

Nov 14, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the government’s failure to keep promises they make to the citizens of the East African country, particularly concerning the provision of essential services including health care services in the country.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Pemba

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique Dedicate Christ the King Solemnity to Prayers for Peace amid Deadly Post-Election Protest

Nov 14, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Solemnity of Christ the King that marks the conclusion of the liturgical year will be marked by fervent prayers for peace in Angola where violence has continued following the country’s October elections.

Francis Cardinal Arinze during the centenary celebrations of Bigard Memorial Major Seminary. Credit: Bigard Memorial Major Seminary

“Not a display of theological acrobatics”: Vatican-based Nigerian Cardinal Cautions Priests against Lengthy Homilies

Nov 14, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Francis Cardinal Arinze, the Vatican-based Nigerian Catholic Church leader has urged Priests to avoid lengthy homilies, saying a homily should not be an exhibition of “theological acrobatics”, but rather a reflection of the Priest's prayer life and a clear, concise proclamation of the Gospel.

Catholic Bishop of Alindao Diocese, CAR, Lauds Predecessor as “good Pastor who impressed us with his simple way of life”

Nov 14, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), who was laid to rest on November 4 manifested a simple lifestyle that impressed the people of God he encountered and shepherded, his immediate successor has said.

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Cardinals Test out Virtual Reality Headsets at New AI-inspired Jubilee Art Exhibit

Nov 14, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The exhibit, titled “Interconnected Hearts: Taiwan Contemporary Art Exhibition 2024,” is hosted at the Republic of China’s Embassy to the Holy See.

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

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Abductions and Torture Linked to Past Anti-Government Protests

Nov 14, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their concern about the increasing cases of abductions, torture, and killings linked to the June Generation Z (Gen Z)-led protests, as well as the emerging trend of femicide in the East African country.

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Freedom and Peace are the Greatest Gains of Independence, Catholic Official in Angola Says

Nov 14, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has acknowledged the existing freedom and peace as gains achieved since the country’s independence, and appealed for a renewed commitment to reconciliation in the country.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

“Work together to protect lives”: Catholic Bishops in Benin to Government, Civil Society amid Surge in Suicide Cases

Nov 14, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

Catholic Bishops in Benin are urging a unified response from the government, civil society, and the public to address rising social crises, including an alarming increase in suicide cases and other issues impacting the population. 

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Women Impoverished by Insecurity in Nigeria Benefit from Catholic Women’s Financial Aid for Start-Ups

Nov 14, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

The Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM) in Nigeria have reached out to hundreds of vulnerable women and youth with financial assistance to start small-scale businesses.

Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Italy. / Credit: Vincenzo Amoruso via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Italy’s Mafia-fighting "street priest" Archbishop Domenico Battaglia to Become a Cardinal

Nov 14, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Battaglia’s reputation as a “street priest” close to drug addicts and the poor has also led some to view him as Pope Francis’ Italian counterpart.

Sister Clare Crockett. / Credit: Courtesy of Servants of the Home of the Mother

7 Things to Know about Sister Clare Crockett 

Nov 14, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The community of Sister Clare Crockett, a young religious sister who died in 2016 in an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification. 

Stephen Cardinal Brislin (left) and Bishop Sylvester David (right)

News of Cardinal Brislin’s Transfer from Cape Town “left us with heavy hearts”: Auxiliary Bishop in South Africa

Nov 14, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

It was “with heavy hearts” that the people of God in Cape Town Archdiocese (ADCT) received the news of the Papal transfer of their shepherd, Stephen Cardinal Brislin , the Auxiliary Bishop of the South African Archdiocese has said.

Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha during Holy Mass to officially launch the centenary celebrations of Bigard Memorial Major Seminary. Credit: Bigard Memorial Major Seminary

Centenary of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary: Catholic Archbishop Urges Dedication to “nurture” Legacy of Faith

Nov 13, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The centenary celebrations of Nigeria’s Bigard Memorial Major Seminary provide an opportunity to reflect on the mission of the Catholic Church today, Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha has said.

Uganda’s Oldest Catholic Church Torched in Suspected Land Feud

Nov 13, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The leadership and Parishioners of Mapeera Kigungu Catholic church of Kampala Archdiocese in Uganda are counting losses after arsonists set fire on a section of the church in a suspected land feud.

Plenary Assembly of members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC). Credit: GCBC

Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year Key Focus of Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Annual Plenary Assembly Deliberations

Nov 13, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is pervading deliberations of Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, who are meeting for their annual Plenary Assembly at St. Thomas Obuasi Social Centre of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Obuasi.

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Grateful for “fervent prayers, show of love” Following Release of Abducted Parish Priest

Nov 13, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The Parish Priest of St. Theresa's Catholic Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on November 5 while returning from pastoral ministry has regained freedom.