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Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum
The Regional Executive Secretary of Caritas Africa has underscored the vital role of Caritas organizations in Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) Africa in sustaining the Catholic Church’s charitable mission, stressing the importance of spiritual growth in both countries.
Catholic Women in Namibia Lauded for Boosting Government Efforts towards Child Care
The Namibian government has commended Catholic women in the country for advancing the country’s policies on safeguarding minors and for complementing government efforts to address gender-based violence and promote equality.
Congolese Catholic Diocese Announces Weeklong Commemoration of Bishop’s 25th Death Anniversary
The Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a week of activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing on of Archbishop Emmanuel Kataliko, remembered as the second Bishop of the Congolese Episcopal See.
South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese Establishes Team to Animate Implementation of Synod on Synodality
The Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria in South Africa has issued a formal decree, flagging off the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality, and set up a team to animate the process.
“Dangerous plan”: Lay Executives in Chad Join Catholic Bishops in Denouncing Government’s Draft Pastoral Code
Members of the Union of Christian Executives of Chad (UCCT) have expressed their support for the Catholic Bishops’ recent rejection of the draft Pastoral Code by the government, warning that the proposed legislation threatens peace, unity, and the survival of farmers in the landlocked country at the crossroads of North and Central Africa.
Africa Tops Vatican Commission List of “modern martyrs”: Report
More people were killed in Africa for being Christian compared to other continents, according to a list compiled by the "Commission of New Martyrs – Witnesses of the Faith", created in 2023 by Pope Francis to research and catalog the stories of Christian martyrs from the third millennium.
SECAM President among Catholic Leaders Urging “profound ecological conversion” in Global South Ahead of COP30
The leaders of the Catholic Episcopal Conferences and Councils of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean are calling for “a profound ecological conversion” in the Global South ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) scheduled for November 10-21 in Brazil.
Pastoral Activities in Several Villages in Benin’s N’Dali Catholic Diocese Suspended after Jihadist Attack
The Catholic Diocese of N’Dali in Benin has suspended pastoral activities in several villages after a recent jihadist attack.
Recently Appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend Diplomatic Role in Niger
The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso is to extend his diplomatic role in the West African nation of Niger.
Latest Lusophone Catholic Bishops’ Meeting “moment of profound pastoral sharing”: Catholic Bishop in Cape Verde
The five-day 16th meeting of Catholic Bishops from Portuguese-speaking African countries (Lusophone countries) set to conclude on Saturday, September 13 is “a moment of profound pastoral sharing,” Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has said.
Young Priests in Malawi Lauded for Fostering Church’s Mission in Contemporary Society amid Technological Advancement
The President of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) has commended young Priests in the Southern African nation for all they do to “enrich the mission” amid technological advancements and the related challenges.
“We must be role models”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Catechists, Emphasizes Vocation
Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe has challenged Catechists to recognize the significance of their vocation as teachers of faith and servants of God, who are entrusted with a mission that requires that they are role models.
Slain Charlie Kirk Eulogized in Africa for Fearless Voice against Abortion, “cultural imperialism”
The CitizenGo Campaigns Director for Africa and the United Nations has paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, the American activist who was reportedly shot on Wednesday, September 10, noting that the slain activist spoke fearlessly against abortion and cultural imperialism.
“A big mistake”: Nigeria Catholic Archdiocese Condemns Disruption of Archdiocesan Event
Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has denounced the disruption of its 2025 Archdiocesan Day and Odenigbo Lecture on September 6, calling the protesters’ attempt to desecrate its facility “a big mistake.”
Ethiopian Bishop Enthusiastic about Meeting Pope Leo XIV, Prays for “renewal” in New Year Message
Bishop Merhakirstos Gobezayehu Getachew Yilma of Ethiopia’s Vicariate Apostolic of Awasa has expressed his closeness with the people of God in Ethiopia who are celebrating their New Year 2018, pledging to pray for them from Rome where he said he would be meeting Pope Leo XIV.
Pilgrims’ Personal Stories of Faith from 2025 Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola
Pilgrims to Our Lady of Muxima in the Catholic Diocese of Viana in Angola who have spoken to ACI Africa have shared personal stories of faith following the September 4-7 spiritual exercise.
Vocations Difficult to Nurture where Families have “no time for prayer”: Bishop at Priestly Ordination in Tanzania
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Bagamoyo has acknowledged the key role of a family that prays together, noting that vocations are nurtured better where families pray together.
Catholic Irish Entity, Partners Celebrate Courage of School-Going Children in Somalia amid Displacements and Conflicts
Children in Somalia are beating all odds to go to school in a country that is reeling from decades of education collapse, Trócaire has said, lauding more than 600 Grade 8 students who sat for examinations in June this year, and are awaiting their results.
Catholic Official Welcomes Partnership to Advance Justice, Peace, and Healing in Zimbabwe
The Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ) and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), describing it as a testament to the Church’s healing mission.
On Memorial of “Apostle of Mauritius” Blessed Jacques Laval, Catholic Bishop Calls for Rekindling of Hope
September 9, the death anniversary of the passing on of Blessed Jacques-Désiré Laval known as the “Apostle of Mauritius”, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has called on the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation to rekindle hope amid challenges.
