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Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia. Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Unable to See Priests as Situation in Tigray Remains Tense

Jul 25, 2024

To the rest of the world, war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ended following a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in November 2022. But for the displaced thousands in the region, the situation remains tense as they have not been able to go back to their respective homes.

Late Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan

“A first-rate scholar”: Tributes Pour in for Pioneer President of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria

Jul 25, 2024

Catholic Theologians in Africa are mourning the passing on of Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, a Nigerian Catholic Priest of many firsts, who was among the founders of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: CEDOI

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit

Jul 25, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have taken a commitment to foster their collegiality, journeying together in the spirit of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.

Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa (right) and Bishop Robert Cissé (left), appointed Archbishops of Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese and Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako respectively.

Pope Francis Appoints Two New Archbishops in West Africa: For Bamako in Mali, Bouaké in Ivory Coast

Jul 25, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Cissé, the Local Ordinary of Mali’s  Sikasso Diocese, as Archbishop of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako, and Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa, the Apostolic Administrator of the Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese, as the Local Ordinary of the same in Ivorian Metropolitan See.

In Newly Launched Africa Edition Book, U.S. Author Shares “four foundational pillars that characterize great leaders”

Jul 24, 2024

Readers of a newly launched Africa edition book on leadership, which the Paulines Publications Africa (PPA) co-published, are to gain insights into some four “foundational pillars” that are behind successful leaders. 

Catholic Women Association Diamond Anniversary in Cameroon: Archbishop Highlights Successes in “great resilience”, Hope

Jul 24, 2024

Members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Cameroon have, over the last six decades, manifested “great resilience” and hope, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said. 

Fr. Odomaro Mubangizi. Credit: ACI Africa

At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”

Jul 24, 2024

Contemporary society is characterized by the reality of “unpredictability”, and successful leaders know how to adapt to this challenge, a Ugandan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.

Religious leaders in Africa during a meeting in Rwanda's capital, Kigali. Credit: Caritas Africa

Faith Leaders in Africa Appeal for “debt forgiveness” ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year

Jul 23, 2024

Religious leaders in Africa are appealing for the continent’s debt cancellation ahead of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year to reduce the financial burdens that various African countries are grappling with.

Participants during the 19 July 2024 webinar. Credit: PACTPAN

Catholic Priest on How “survival mentality” is Impeding Authentic Formation in African Major Seminaries

Jul 23, 2024

Major Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” but must find ways to get by, a Catholic priest from Nigeria has said, and challenged institutions of formation of future Priests to encourage open communication between Seminarians and their respective formators.

Bishop Simon Chibuga Masondole of the Catholic Diocese of Bunda in Tanzania. Credit: TEC

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Concerned as Some Candidates Admitted to Major Seminarians “without basic Catechism”

Jul 23, 2024

Some high school graduates in Tanzania are admitted to Major Seminaries to start their Priestly formation without basic Catechism knowledge, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Jul 23, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.

Children participating in Judo classes conducted by JRS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service Using “transformative power” of Judo to Foster Unity among Beneficiaries in Ethiopia

Jul 23, 2024

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international entity of the members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) is using judo to promote unity among young boys and girls from local and refugee communities in Ethiopia.

In the refugee camps in Goma, Caritas Goma is addressing essential needs by managing various WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report

Jul 23, 2024

Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report. 

Hon. Elma Dienda. Credit: Parliament of the Republic of Namibia

Namibian Minister’s Proposed Divorce Bill 2024 Compromises “foundational marriage principles”: Catholic Official

Jul 23, 2024

The proposed Divorce Bill 2024, which Yvonne Dausab, Namibia’s Justice Minister, tabled in parliament on June 11 seeks to compromises a number of essential marriage principles and undermines Church authority, an official of the Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference (NCBC) has lamented.

Bishop Christian Carlassare, appointed pioneer Bishop of the recently created Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan on 3 July 2024. Credit: Catholic Radio Network South Sudan

All Set for Pioneer Bishop’s Installation for South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese

Jul 22, 2024

Everything seems set for the August 11 installation of Bishop Christian Carlassare, who was appointed pioneer Local Ordinary of the newly erected Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan.

Credit: Fr. Jean-Baptiste Malenge

“We thank you for saying yes to the Lord”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to 25 Newly Ordained Deacons

Jul 22, 2024

The decision to be available to serve the people of God as an ordained minister is laudable, Bishop Charles Ndaka Salabisala has said. 

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea during the celebration of Teachers Day in Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda

Catholic Teachers in Cameroonian Archdiocese Urged to “hand over a culture of peace”

Jul 22, 2024

Catholic teachers have to be peace ambassadors, imparting a culture of peace to learners, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said.

Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi during the closing Mass of the 28th National Youth Pastoral Assembly in Angola

“Angola is counting on you”: Catholic Archbishop to Young People at National Youth Pastoral Assembly

Jul 22, 2024

Young people in the Southern African nation of Angola need to recognize their important place in bringing positive change to the country, Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi has said. 

Credit: Archdiocese of Ouagadougou

“Live to the full your dedication to God”: Catholic Archbishop Urges Women Religious at Profession in Burkina Faso

Jul 21, 2024

The newly professed members of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SIC) in Burkina Faso have been urged to take their decision to give themselves fully to the service of the Lord with the seriousness it deserves, living it “to the full”.

Credit: Diocese of Viana

Thousands to Participate in Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola: Catholic Bishop Host

Jul 21, 2024

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024 pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima scheduled to begin on August 30 in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana, the Local Ordinary has said.