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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.
Catholic Sister in Kenya Detained for “own safety” as Probe into Colleague’s Death Continues: Judge
A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic Sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Meru, citing the seriousness of the alleged offense, the need to complete investigations, and concerns for her personal safety.
Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has disowned a document falsely attributed to the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation under the theme “The Voice of the People is the Voice of God,” describing it as “fake.”
Catholic Archbishop to Exam Candidates in Kenya: “Don't give up”
Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has encouraged students preparing for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinations to trust in God and to remain focused as they approach their final papers.
Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.
Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Champion of Democracy and Regional integration in Africa Dies Aged 80
Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told multiple news outlets on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.
Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”
“Don’t preach the gospel of compromise”: Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Paganism in Kenya
The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has expressed concern over the growing influence of paganism in the East African country.
Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.
IMBISA Delegates “deeply impressed” by Manzini Diocese’s Hosting of Plenary, Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Local Ordinary
The Bishop of Eswatini’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini, which hosted the 14th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) alongside the regional body’s Golden Jubilee, has expressed gratitude for the positive feedback received from participants, saying they were “deeply impressed” by the organization of the celebrations.
Ghana’s Ho Diocese Celebrates Papal Recognition of Four Catholics for Service to Church, Humanity
The Local Ordinary of Ghana’s Ho Catholic Diocese has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for conferring Papal honours on four members of his Episcopal See in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church and humanity.
Lay Catholics in Ivory Coast Urged to Transform Society through “justice, peace, human dignity”
A Catholic Priest in Ivory Coast has encouraged members of the Laity to take an active role in transforming society through faith, justice, and service, fostering human dignity.
From Tradition to Vocation: Veteran Kenyan Sister Reflects on Why African Girls Chose Religious Life
When Religious Sisters’ Congregations were started in Kenya, parents who were still deeply traditional found it difficult to allow their girls to embrace a way of life that was alien to them. The only vocation that made sense then was marriage; and a young girl was nurtured for it.
Let’s Promote Artisanal Mining in South Africa to Curb Illegal Practices: Catholic Bishop
To curb illegal mining and promote sustainable livelihoods, Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese has called for the legalization and promotion of artisanal mining, particularly to empower young people in the country.
Newly Ordained Priests in Mozambique and Angola Urged to “build intimacy with Christ”
Newly ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai in Mozambique and the Diocese of Benguela in Angola have been encouraged to root their ministry in deep communion with Christ, nurturing an intimate relationship with Him through prayer and the Eucharist as the foundation of their pastoral service.
Carry Home Faith, Hope and Service: Marian Pilgrims in Mozambique Told
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Mozambique’s Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has called on pilgrims to bring back to their homes and parishes the spirit of faith, service, and hope they experienced during the annual Marian Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Namaacha.
Deacon’s Role Not Slavery But “Service of Dignity”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya at Ordination
Bishop Joseph Mairura Okemwa of the Catholic Diocese of Kisii in Kenya has emphasized that the Diaconate is “a service of dignity,” and called on new Deacons he ordained on October 11 to uphold moral integrity, humility, and authentic commitment to service.
Fr. Konteh’s “story was so amazing”: ACI Africa’s Agnes Aineah on Inspiration for New Book about Sierra Leonean Priest
Despite a brutal civil war from 1991 to 2002 in Sierra Leone, the African country with the help of the Catholic Church has made great strides as it rebuilds.
Amid “dire” Situation in Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese, Local Ordinary Commissions Water Facility to Address Basic Needs
Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of Nigeria’s Pankshin Diocese has decried the “dire” situation in his Episcopal See, attributed to years of conflict and economic instability, and has commissioned a water facility to address the people’s basic needs.
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