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Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Foster Joy in Ministry, Carry Cross “with dignity”

Jul 9, 2025

By João Vissesse

The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called upon Deacon Daniel Jorge Furtado dos Reis, whom he ordained a Priest on July 6, to foster joy in his Priestly ministry, carrying his cross “with dignity”.

Diogo Jota of the Liverpool soccer team. / Credit: Spanish-language edition of EWTN News

Funeral of Portuguese Soccer Star Diogo Jota of Liverpool Club: Catholic Background, Tributes, Mourning, Final Farewell

Jul 9, 2025

By Walter Sanchez Silva

The funeral of Portuguese soccer players Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who died last Thursday in a traffic accident, was held in an atmosphere of deep recollection and sadness, but also of hope,

Bishop Almeida Kanda of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Engage in Vocation Discernment: Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Seminarians against “distraction” During Holidays

Jul 9, 2025

By João Vissesse

Bishop Almeida Kanda of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando has challenged Seminarians to make good use of their period of vacation, taking time to discern their journey in response to God’s calling. 

Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson. Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Pursue “paths that lead to peace”: Vatican-based Cardinal to Ghanaians

Jul 9, 2025

By Nicholas Waigwa

To achieve lasting peace in all regions of Ghana, citizens must be willing to pursue a path that genuinely leads to peace, Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson has said.

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

At Diocesan Pastoral Week in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Constructive Criticisms “even if they concern the Bishop”

Jul 9, 2025

By João Vissesse

Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti of the Catholic Diocese of Cabinda in Angola has encouraged pastoral agents in his Episcopal See to actively participate in the ongoing Diocesan Pastoral Week.

Today, Friday, July 9, We Celebrate 120 Martyrs of China

Jul 9, 2025

On July 9 the Church celebrates the feast of the 120 Martyrs of China. Religious persecution has a long history in China, especially persecution of Christians, thousands of whom have died for their faith in the last millennium.  

Latest Appointments to Vatican Dicasteries “encouragement to Africa’s Church”: SECAM President

Jul 9, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

The appointment of five members from Africa to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) and three others to the Dicastery for  Interreligious Dialogue is a source of “encouragement” for the people of God in Africa, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan. Credit: Catholic Radio Network (CRN)

Ahead of Independence Day, Catholic Bishop Urges South Sudanese to Commit to Peace in Daily Acts, “not abstract idea”

Jul 8, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, prepares to celebrate its 14th Independence Day on Wednesday, July 9, a Catholic Bishop is urging the people of God in the in the East African nation to commit themselves to peace in their daily acts and actions.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan flanked by the Fourteen Catholic Priests Sent on Mission by the Catholic Church in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

14 Nigerian Catholic Priests Commissioned to Europe, U.S. Urged to Keep Joy, Remain Humble, Spiritually Responsible

Jul 8, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called upon the 14 Nigerian Catholic Priests, who have been commissioned to Europe and the U.S. to minister with joy, to remain humble, and to foster spiritual responsibility. 

Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Joseph Mopepe Ngongo of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Fr. Jean-Baptiste Malenge

Cardinal Ambongo Urges Newly Consecrated Bishop in DR Congo To Be “tireless pastor, full of zeal, charity, courage”

Jul 8, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has called upon the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Molegbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to minister tirelessly, manifesting generosity and bravery.

The tragedy points to the urgent need to provide support and accompaniment to priests, who often bear great responsibilities and challenges, usually alone. / Credit: Africa Studio/Shutterstock

Suicide of 35-Year-Old Italian Catholic Priest Underscores Priests’ Humanity: Testimonies, Reflections

Jul 8, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Catholic Church was profoundly shocked by the news of the death of Father Matteo Balzano, a 35-year-old priest who took his own life on July 5.

Priestly ordination in the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique. Credit: Paróquia São João Baptista-Matacuane

Catholic Archbishops in Mozambique Urge Newly Ordained Priests to Stive for Holiness as “pilgrims of hope”

Jul 8, 2025

By João Vissesse

Newly ordained Catholic Priests in two Mozambican Metropolitan Sees have been urged to strive for holiness in their Priestly ministries as “pilgrims of hope”.  

Today, July 8, We Celebrate Sts. Aquila and Priscilla

Jul 8, 2025

Saints Aquila and Priscilla were a Jewish couple from Rome who had been exiled to Corinth, and were friends of St. Paul in the first century. They hosted St. Paul on his visit to that city and were probably converted by him. They are mentioned a few times in the New Testament in glowing terms by their friend Paul, who calls them "my helpers in Christ, who have for my life laid down their own necks" (Romans 16:3-4).

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries

Jul 7, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Luzizila Kiala of the Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje is concerned about the shortage of missionaries in his Metropolitan See.

Some members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: CET

Massacres Denounced at Christmas “have only worsened”: Chad’s Catholic Bishops Say “ready” to Facilitate Reconciliation

Jul 7, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The indiscriminate and brutal killings in Chad, which the country’s Catholic Bishops denounced in their 2024 Christmas message have not been stopped, they have said. 

Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya. Credit: Kimuri FM

“No one is insignificant”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Inclusion of Kenya’s Youths in Nation Building

Jul 7, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

There is the need to include Kenya’s youths in national activities and decision-making processes as their involvement in nation building is essential, the Vice Chairman of the Commission for Youth Apostolate of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.

Fr. Jonathan Ukum, Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Yelwata Catholic Parish in Nigeria's Diocese of Makurdi. Credit: ACI Africa

“It was horrible”: Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts June 13 Deadly Attack in Benue State, Appeals for Security Action

Jul 7, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Three weeks after the deadly attack on the community of St. Joseph’s Yelwata Catholic Parish of Makurdi Catholic Diocese in Nigeria’s Benue State, the Parish Priest, Fr. Jonathan Ukum, has described the events of the day, describing them as “horrible”.

Two “popemobiles” have been given to Pope Leo XIV. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Given Two Electric, Eco-friendly "popemobiles" for International Travels

Jul 7, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric vehicles that can be transported by air and will accompany him on his international travels.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at the age of 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his enthusiastic witness to holiness that reaches “to the heights.” / Credit: Public domain

Incorrupt Body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati To Be in Rome for July 26 – August 4 Youth Jubilee

Jul 7, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The coffin holding the incorrupt body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 26 through Aug. 4.

Pope Leo greets throngs of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on June 11, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Pope Leo XIV’s Public Mass Schedule for August and September

Jul 7, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July 20 at Castel Gandolfo.