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Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah of Nigeria's Nsukka Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Let’s Value, Focus on “the unity that Jesus sees in us”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria

Jun 2, 2022

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has urged the people of God in the country to work towards disregarding the things that divide them and instead to foster the common humanity that unites them.

Bishop Giorgio Bertin. Credit: ICMC

Election of New President in Somalia “a rebirth of hope” That Could Fade Over Time: Bishop

Jun 2, 2022

The Apostolic Administrator of Somalia’s Catholic Diocese of Mogadishu has said that while the election of president Hassan Sheikh Mahamud is a sign of hope, “new direction” in the Horn of Africa country is still unpredictable.

Cover page of the book titled "Migration and social transformation: Engaged perspectives”. Credit: Courtesy Photo

In New Book, Authors Pioneer “research and practice network” on South-South Migration

Jun 2, 2022

Authors of a new book have explored the combination of empirical research and practice on the topic of the movement of migrants between and among developing countries in what is the first publication of its kind, ACI Africa has been told.

Senator Regina Mundi freed in Cameroon's Bamenda Archdiocese on 31 May 2022 after a month in captivity. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Freeing of Cameroonian Senator “a big sigh of relief, answered prayers”: Archbishop

Jun 1, 2022

The freeing of Senator Regina Mundi after being held captive for a month in Cameroon brings “a big sigh of relief” and God’s answer to “our prayers”, a Catholic Archbishop in the Central African nation has said.

Fr. Marcelo Fonseca Oliveira. Credit: ACN

Pope Francis Wishes to Touch Reality of Suffering in DRC “with own hands”: Catholic Priest

Jun 1, 2022

A Catholic Missionary Priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exuded confidence that Pope Francis, who has always spoken passionately about the suffering in the central African nation, wishes to know the reality of the country better.

Maurice Cardinal Piat of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius. Credit: Diocese of Port Louis

Torture of Detainees in Mauritius “frightening violation of basic human rights”: Cardinal

Jun 1, 2022

The reported police torture of detainees in Mauritius is a “frightening violation of basic human rights”, the Bishop of Port Louis Diocese, Maurice Cardinal Piat, has said. 

Families receive food, medicine in camp for internally displaced in South Sudan. Credit: Salesian Missions

On Global Day of Parents, Salesian Entity Highlights Family Initiatives in South Sudan

Jun 1, 2022

On the occasion of the Global Day of Parents marked Wednesday, June 1, Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), has highlighted initiatives toward parents and children around the world, including South Sudan.

Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan's Juba Archdiocese. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Church Leaders in South Sudan to Foster Reconciliation “before the Holy Father comes”

Jun 1, 2022

Church leaders in South are to organize ecumenical prayer sessions aimed at fostering reconciliation in the country ahead of the pastoral visit of Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) during their 59th Plenary Assembly. Credit: CENCO

Insecurity in North Kivu Province Cause for Concern for Catholic Bishops in DR Congo

May 31, 2022

The situation of insecurity in North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Catholic Bishops in the Central African country who are calling on those involved in the violent conflict to come “to their senses and seek dialogue”.

Late Archbishop emeritus Gregory E Kpiebaya. Credit: GCBC

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Announce “with deep sorrow” Death of Colleague

May 31, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have, “with deep sorrow”, announced the death of their 89-year-old colleague, who had retired from the pastoral care of Ghana’s Tamale Archdiocese in 2009 at the age of 76.

Some members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) during the May 27 press conference. Credit: Radio Maria Kenya/Facebook

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Launch Drought Appeal Initiative to Address Food Crisis

May 31, 2022

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have launched a drought appeal initiative that is aimed at raising funds to help families affected by drought in about 15 Catholic Dioceses of the East African country.

Taraba State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria. Credit: CAN

Church Leaders in Nigerian State Condemn Muslim Clerics’ Threats to Christians

May 31, 2022

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State, have condemned the utterances by a section of Muslim clerics who they say are attempting “to instigate religious unrest”.

Head of the Methodist Church in Nigeria, Bishop Samuel Kanu released after hours in captivity. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Hours after Christian Leaders Appeal to President, Head of Methodist Church Released

May 31, 2022

The Head of the Methodist Church in Nigeria who had been reportedly kidnapped last Sunday, May 29 has regained freedom hours after officials of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) issued a statement appealing to the country’s President to give “an express order” to security officers to have “clerics and other innocent Nigerians” released immediately.  

Building Community Resilience and Sustainability: Enhancing Food Security through Climate Smart Agriculture in Baringo County. Credit: CADIS

Camillians Training Farmers in Kenya’s Semi-arid Areas to Be "drivers of own development”

May 31, 2022

Members of the Order of Ministers of the Sick (Camillians), are training farmers in Sabalani area, one of the semi-arid parts of Kenya's Baringo County that is covered by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, to become “drivers of their own development”.

Kenyan Government to Collaborate with Catholic Media Houses in Capacity Building: Official

May 30, 2022

An official of the Kenyan government has said that the ministry in which he serves is ready to “work together” with Catholic Media Houses in the country to foster capacity building of Catholic journalists for better communication.

The Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Aloysius John.

On World Hunger Day, Caritas Calls for “long-term solutions to avert imminent food crisis”

May 30, 2022

On the occasion of World Hunger Day marked May 28, Caritas Internationalis (CI) underscored the “urgent need for long-term sustainable solutions” backed up by stakeholders’ political will to prevent “an unprecedented global food crisis”.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with Priests of  Mater Dei Gwagwalada Parish of the Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Alleged Malpractices in Country’s Party Primaries

May 30, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has decried alleged political misconduct in the country’s ongoing party primaries ahead of the February 2023 elections, noting that some aspirants have bribed their way to victory.

Catholic Media houses in the Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya displaying their work at the Holy Family Minor Basilica on the World Communications Day celebrated on Sunday, May 29. Credit: ACI Africa

Let’s Report Differently “from secular media agencies”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya

May 30, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have challenged communicators who profess the Catholic faith to take into account their Christian faith when reporting. 

Fr. George Ehusani (2nd from left), flanked on the left by Fr. Andrew Otu (Head of Department of Spiritual Theology), on the right by Fr. Cajetan Ani (Editor of the Pastoral and Spiritual Theology Journal, published by Catholic Institute of West Africa - CIWA), and one other participant at the Symposium on "Psycho-Spiritual Integration" at CIWA in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on 24 May 2022. Credit: Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA)

Nigeria Needs a Stronger Psycho-Spiritual Support System: Founder of Catholic Entity

May 30, 2022

Everyone in Nigeria needs psycho-spiritual support owing to the country’s political and economic instability that has plunged the population into depression and other forms of mental challenges, the founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) has said. 

Newly named Cardinals from Africa: Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese (left) and Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, Including Two from Africa

May 29, 2022

Pope Francis has said that he will create 21 new Cardinals, including two Bishops from Africa, one from Nigeria and the other from Ghana.