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Pope Francis “courageously called us to true ecological conversion”: Senegal’s President on Legacy of Late Pontiff

May 6, 2025

Senegal’s President has eulogized the late Pope Francis as a champion of ecological responsibility alongside his “unwavering fidelity” to the Gospel message.

Young Nigerians Urged to Emulate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity and Courage, Pray Holy Rosary Daily in May

May 6, 2025

Catholic youths in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have been urged to participate fully in the planned Archdiocese’s Mariathon, a sacred journey in the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary, the Star of the New Evangelization and Queen of Apostles.

Fr. George Omondi, the Parish Priest of St. Austin's Catholic Church Msongari addressing participants in the May 2 golf tournament that was organized to raise funds for the construction of a prayer garden at the Parish. Credit: ACI Africa

Members of Oldest Catholic Parish Inland Kenya “adopt” Parts of Prayer Garden as Construction Begins

May 6, 2025

The construction of a prayer garden at St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has begun, with individuals, groups and families at the Parish “adopting” parts of the garden to fund its completion.

For Centuries, Church Institution in Angola “pillar” in Championing Justice, Education, Health: Catholic Archbishop

May 6, 2025

For centuries, Catholic missionaries and devoted Christians have played an important role in Angola’s state of progress as a “pillar” in championing justice and the country’s education and health sectors, Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has said.  

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola greets children at  Our Lady of the Assumption Parish of his Episcopal See. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Prioritize “children’s schooling” Over Gold Mining: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Parents, Guardians, Government

May 6, 2025

Formal education of children should be prioritized in Angola, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has told parents, guardians, and the government of the Southern African nation.

Priesthood “neither cultural association nor labour union”: Catholic Archbishop to Newly Ordained Priests in Angola

May 6, 2025

Priestly ordination and ministry is about participating in the mission of the person of Jesus Christ and therefore distinguished from human associations and other earthly groupings, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lubango has said. 

“Africa urgently needs peace”: RECOWA President at Opening Ceremony of Plenary Assembly in Senegal

May 6, 2025

The President of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) has underscored the urgent need for peace and stability in Africa amid reported cases of instability and persistent security challenges across the continent.

Argentine Priest in Angola Recalls His Friendship with Late Pope Francis, Eulogizes Him as “focused, determined”

May 5, 2025

Fr. Roberto Moçante, a compatriot of the late Pope Francis, has fond memories of his longtime friendship with the late Pontiff, then 13-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

Pastoral Agents in Nigeria Say National Reconciliation “the best way to honour Pope Francis”

May 5, 2025

Restoring harmony and unity across the West African nation of Nigeria would be “the best way” to show respect to the life and mission of the late Pope Francis, various pastoral agents in the country that is Africa’s most populous nation have told ACI Africa. 

Popemobile used by Pope Francis during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014. | Credit: Caritas.se

Late Pope Francis' Gift of Popemobile to Gaza Converted into Ambulance, Mobile Clinic to Assist Children

May 5, 2025

Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist children in Gaza, one of the communities hardest hit by the war and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

“Horrific, evil attack” on Secretary General of Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops “deeply” Saddening: Conference President

May 5, 2025

The April 30 attack and injury of the Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), Fr. Charles Kitima, is “deeply” saddening, the leadership of the East African nation’s Conference of Catholic Bishops has said.

Seven Franciscan Capuchins in Nigeria Die in Road Accident, Leadership Appeals for Spiritual Solidarity

May 5, 2025

Members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in Nigeria are appealing for prayers following a road accident that claimed the lives of seven of their brothers and left several others injured.

A member of the Papal Foundation greets Pope Francis with a personalized New Orleans Saints jersey, Friday, April 12, 2024. | Credit: Vatican Media

Papal Foundation’s Annual Grant Distribution to Honor the Legacy of Pope Francis

May 5, 2025

Following the death of Pope Francis last month, the Papal Foundation’s annual distribution of humanitarian aid will be in memory of the Holy Father’s legacy, the organization said in a press release.

Late Pope Francis and Africa: The 10 Countries He Visited in Five Pastoral Trips

May 4, 2025

Since his election in March 2013, Pope Francis prioritized the promotion of peace, an outreach to marginalized communities, including advocacy for the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly, and the fostering of interfaith dialogue, and social justice, among other values. 

Nigeria’s Catholic Theologians Propose “critical religious literacy” to Address Country’s “complex religious landscape”

May 4, 2025

Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) have emphasized the need to foster literacy in matters religion among the people of God in the West African country, where they say faith practice is “complex”. 

Seminarians preparing land for construction in Madagascar. Credit: ACN

“We can’t serve Jesus Christ in church, and devil outside”: Cardinal Condemns Corruption, Injustice Rise in Madagascar

May 4, 2025

The people of Madagascar are grappling with  drought, poor infrastructure, overpopulation, poverty, and insecurity due to the reported rise in corruption and social injustice, Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana of the Island nation has told the Catholic charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.

Four Unforgettable Attributes Late Pope Francis Saw in the Church in DR Congo

May 3, 2025

At the heart of the civil strife in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies a treasure that Pope Francis helped Africa to see: the true image of Jesus.

Late Pope Francis “made himself a Good Samaritan”, Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Says Late Pontiff Inspired Compassion

May 2, 2025

Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León of the Catholic Diocese of Manzini in the Kingdom of Eswatini has eulogized the late Pope Francis as one who was close to the suffering, including migrants and refugees, and exemplified the spirit of the Good Samaritan recounted in Luke’s Gospel.

Diplomats in Nigeria Eulogize Pope Francis as “a leader for truth, peace, equality”

May 2, 2025

Members of the diplomatic corps in Nigeria have paid glowing tribute to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26, describing the late Pontiff as a global beacon of peace, truth, humility, and justice.

Cardinal Cristobal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

"Unity is not made by Pope”: Morocco-based Cardinal Elector Weighs In On New Papacy and Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration

May 2, 2025

Just days before the conclave begins, Spanish Cardinal Cristobal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat (Morocco), assured ACI Prensa that unity in the Catholic Church depends not only on the Pope, but on all Catholics.