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Fr. Thulani Joel Skhosana. Credit: SACBC

Exorcism Ministry “comes from Scriptures”: South African Theologian Emphasizes Role of Jesus in Fight against Demons

Sep 4, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The ministry of exorcism is founded in the Sacred Scriptures and modelled after the person of Jesus Christ, a member of the Theological Advisory Committee of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has said.

Today, September 4, We CelebrateSaint Boniface I, Pope

Sep 4, 2025

Though few details are known of Boniface's early life, he was elected Pope on December 28, 418. He is believed to have been ordained a priest by Pope Damasus I (366-384) and to have served as representative of Innocent I at Constantinople (c. 405).

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Conference of African Women Theologians II Kicks Off with Invitation to Transfer Insights into Church Formation Programs

Sep 3, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

Participants in the Second African Women Theologians Conference 2025 who are gathering at Hekima University College (HUC) in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, have been challenged to transfer insights from the five-day convention into Church formation programs.

“I haven’t converted to Islam”: Nigerian “former” Catholic Nun Says She Made Viral FB Post in “extreme emotional stress”

Sep 3, 2025

By Agnes Aineah

A Nigerian Catholic Nun whose Facebook post in which she renounced Christianity, saying that she had decided to embrace Islam has stated that she is still a Christian, noting that the viral post was made “during a period of extreme emotional stress.”

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla. Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan/Radio Bakhita

At Installation of New Catholic University of South Sudan VC, Chancellor Emphasizes “moral values, ethical behaviours”

Sep 3, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla has emphasized the importance of fostering “moral values” and upholding “ethical behaviour” and discipline as foundational in the affairs of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS).

Delegates during the September 2-4 Africa Peace and Environment Summit (APES 2) at Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Credit: Sunrays Foundation.

Africa Peace and Environment Summit: Catholic University VC Urges “sense of ecological citizenship, virtue”

Sep 3, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Kenya-based Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) has called for conversion at a personal level to curb environmental degradation and the associated dangers.

Pope Leo XIV appealed for help for Sudan during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 3, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV Pleads for Help for "humanitarian catastrophe" in Sudan

Sep 3, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV pleaded for assistance for the people of Sudan, who are experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease.

Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan

Smooth Leadership Transition at Catholic University of South Sudan Lesson to Government: Official at VC Installation

Sep 3, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Governor of Western Equatoria State in South Sudan has lauded the smooth leadership transition at the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS).

Fr. Celestino Epalanga. Credit: ACI Africa

“Creation is wounded by human greed”: Catholic Official in Angola Laments, Calls for “attitude of care for creation”

Sep 3, 2025

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 lamented the disregard for creation that he said is a manifestation of “human greed”.

Today, September 3, We Celebrate Saint Gregory the Great

Sep 3, 2025

St. Gregory the Great, a central figure of the medieval western Church and one of the most admired Popes in history, is commemorated in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Catholic liturgy today, September 3.

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV Assures Persons Affected by Deadly Landslide in Sudan’s Darfur Region “his spiritual closeness”

Sep 2, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual solidarity with all persons affected by the August 31 landslide that reportedly wiped out Tarsin village in Sudan’s Central Darfur region, killing at least 1,000 people.

Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan

Newly Installed Catholic University of South Sudan VC Pledges to Foster Teamwork to Create “inclusive environments”

Sep 2, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) has pledged to foster teamwork with various stakeholders in view of “creating inclusive environments” to advance the institution’s mission.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi. Credit: ACI Africa

“People feel abandoned”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Decries Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Benue State

Sep 2, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Benue State, faulting authorities for neglect and complicity in the violence that has displaced nearly two million people in his Episcopal See.

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“I came to walk with you”, Bishop in Mozambique Says at Installation, Urges “Pilgrim, Missionary, Synodal Church”

Sep 2, 2025

By João Vissesse

On the occasion of his installation as the Local Ordinary of Mozambique’s Quelimane Catholic Diocese, Bishop Osório Citora Afonsoi assured the people of God of his readiness to serve, pledging to foster a “missionary and Synodal Church” of pilgrims.

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

EWTN News/Studios: How to Watch the Canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sep 2, 2025

By Michelle Laque Johnson

EWTN News and EWTN Studios will join forces in Rome from Sept. 3–7 to televise the canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

No to Coloured Shoes for Catholic Priests during Church Celebrations in Nigeria as Archbishop Decries Liturgical Abuses

Sep 2, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried Liturgical abuses in his Metropolitan See, cautioning Priests under his care against wearing coloured shoes and trousers while celebrating Church events.

Credit: Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe.

“Marriage is not a game”: Catholic Bishop in São Tomé and Príncipe Denounces Infidelity, Calls for Family Renewal

Sep 2, 2025

By João Vissesse

Bishop João de Ceita Nazaré of the Catholic Diocese of São Tomé e Príncipe has expressed concern over the growing crisis of family life, warning that widespread marital infidelity in male spouses is leaving painful scars on women, children, and the very fabric of society.

Archbishop Séamus Patrick Horgan. Credit: Sr. Paola Moggi, CMS/Juba/South Sudan

Prioritize Education of Youths, Apostolic Nuncio to New Leadership of Catholic University of South Sudan

Sep 2, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has called on the new leadership of the Catholic University of South Sudan (CUofSS) to have the education of youths as a priority at the institution of higher learning. 

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“Our hearts are heavy”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Concerned about Increase in IDP Camps amid Terrorist Attacks

Sep 2, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for an end to “the incessant killings”, terrorism, and banditry in the West African nation, noting that camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country have increased owing to insecurity.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the popemobile during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of September

Sep 2, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for our relationship with all of creation.