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In Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria, Cameroon Call for Prayer, Fasting for Victims of Violence
In response to Pope Leo XIV’s call for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, August 22, the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria and Cameroon have dedicated the day in honour of victims of war and violence.
At Spiritan Priest’s Funeral Mass in Tanzania, Archbishop Advocates for Disease Prevention Culture in Africa
Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has advocated for the culture of disease prevention over treatment through routine medical checkups and early diagnosis amid what he said is a growing threat of cancer and other lifestyle diseases in Africa.
Remembering Fr. Kaiser: Kenyan Bishop Who Saw Murdered Missionary Priest’s Body by Roadside Recalls Dreadful Moment
Bishop Salesius Mugambi of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Meru has remembered the day that Fr. John Anthony Kaiser was found murdered while calling on the people of God in the East African country to continue praying for the late Catholic Missionary Priest’s family.
At Vatican Meeting, President of Seychelles Hails Leadership of Pope Leo XIV amid “global challenges”
The President of the Republic of Seychelles has hailed the leadership of Pope Leo XIV amid challenges that he said cut across the globe.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Christians to Ecumenism to be Architects of Reconciliation and Peace
Pope Leo XIV issued an ecumenical appeal to all Christians to be architects of reconciliation and peace throughout the world on the occasion of Ecumenical Week.
Today, August 22, We Celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary
In this feast, particularly cherished by the Popes of modern times, we celebrate Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth.
Church Official in Nigeria Renews Call for Justice in 2022 Pentecost Sunday Attack as Suspects Push for Bail
The National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Nigeria has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to ensure there is justice in the trial of suspects linked to the 2022 Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese, which claimed at least 50 lives.
“We cannot be burying Angolans because of water and land”: Angolan Catholic Official on Deadly Ethnic Clashes
The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has expressed concern about the August 17 interethnic clashes in Angola’s Namibe Province that left 12 people dead, three injured, and at least eleven villages destroyed.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Direct Nationwide Masses ahead of World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have called on all the people of God in the Weet African country to celebrate Holy Masses to commemorate September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
“The Church in Ivory Coast needs your fire”: Catholic Bishop at Opening of Sixth National Youth Day
Bishop Joseph Kacou Aka of Ivory Coast’s Catholic Diocese of Yamoussoukro has called on young Catholics to embrace Christ as their guide and carry the light of the Gospel into their communities.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for a "great cultural conversion" in His Greeting to Rimini Meeting
Pope Leo XIV called for “faith, hope, and charity to be translated into a great cultural conversion” in a message for the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples.
Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Calls for Prayers for Success of Planned IMBISA Golden Jubilee
The Bishop of Eswatini’s Manzini Diocese which is set to host the Golden Jubilee of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has called for spiritual solidarity in making the event a success.
UCAP 2025 Congress Ends with Call on African Media Institutions to “establish ethical guidelines for use of AI”
The Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) congress has ended with a call on African media institutions to develop ethical guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism.
Catholic Bishop in Ghana Calls for “deeper collaboration” with Partners to address Country’s Development Needs
The President of the Ghana Conference of Catholic Bishops (GCBC) has highlighted the need for “deeper collaboration” between the Catholic Church and development partners in confronting pressing challenges in the West African nation.
New Communication Policy Part of AMECEA’s Resolve “to strategically integrate” Digitality in Evangelization: Official
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) is part of the members’ resolve, over the years, to “strategically integrate” the digital culture in pastoral ministry, an official at AMECEA has said.
Catholic Activists Concerned about Sexually Explicit Learning Materials Targeting Children in South African Schools
School going children as young as nine in South Africa are learning about masturbation, abortion and contraception, Catholic activists at CitizenGO Africa have said, saying that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in South African schools violates parental rights.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Fasting and Prayer for Peace on Friday, Aug. 22
Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with the liturgical feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Today, August 21, We Celebrate Pope St. Pius X
Pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, was the first Pope elected in the 20th century. He came to the papal office in 1903 and died 11 years later in 1914, just as World War I was beginning.
“Do not stop on the path of reconciliation”: Cardinal Parolin Concludes Burundi Visit with Call for Unity, Peace
The Vatican Secretary of State has concluded his official visit to Burundi with a call on the people of God in the East African nation to further the path of reconciliation and realize lasting peace.
AMECEA Members Agree on Creation of Diocesan Crisis Management Teams to Address Communication Delays
One of the key provisions of the 2025-2035 Communication policy that the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has unveiled is the establishment of crisis communication teams in Dioceses to help Local Ordinaries in passing across urgent information.
