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Catholic Activists Denounce African Healthcare Group Turning “pharmacies into illegal abortion shops” in Kenya
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGO Africa, are calling for an end to the activities of IPAS Africa Alliance, a Women’s Reproductive Health and Rights group, which they say is promoting the use of dangerous abortion pills by vulnerable Kenyan girls and women.
Ensure Church Voice is “clear and compassionate”: Bishop at Launch of AMECEA Communication Policy, App
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) needs to shape Catholic communicators in the region into better professionals, who communicate with clarity and compassion, the Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.
Religious Life “not about personal ambition”: Assumption Sisters of Nairobi Superior Cautions against Disobedience
In joining Religious Life, members surrender the strong desire to achieve personal goals and in line with the vow of obedience, switch to the will of God, operating in an expanded horizon that involves prioritizing the needs of their respective Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), a Superior General in Kenya has said.
“We are learning from Africa”: Vatican Official Lauds Church in Africa’s Conservation, Human Dignity Initiatives
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (PIHD) has lauded the Church in Africa for spearheading initiatives towards conservation and human dignity.
Mandeville Diocese in Jamaica Lauds Service of Assumption Sisters of Nairobi at Profession, Anniversaries Celebrations
The Bishop of Jamaica’s Catholic Diocese of Mandeville has thanked members of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) in Kenya for their over two decades of service in the Jamaican Diocese.
Let’s Prevent AI “from creating a system of domination”: Vatican Official at Congress of Catholic Journalists in Africa
The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication has called for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and invited participants in the Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP) Congress taking place in Ghana’s capital city, Accra, to work towards having AI at the service of human values.
UK-Based Christian Rights Group Calls for Immediate Return of 16 Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has called on the Nigerian government to release all 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centre in Nigeria’s Kano State some five years ago.
UK-Based Christian Rights Group Calls for Immediate Return of 16 Children Seized from Nigerian Orphanage
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has called on the Nigerian government to release all 16 children who were taken from Du Merci Centre in Nigeria’s Kano State some five years ago.
Human Trafficking “a deep concern” for the Church in Africa: Talitha Kum Zimbabwe
The challenge of human trafficking violates human dignity and is a major hindrance to the Church’s mission of defending the vulnerable, the National Coordinator of Talitha Kum Network in Zimbabwe has said.
“She has been a great support”: Assumption of Nairobi Sister on Sibling’s Role in Her 60 Years of Religious Life
Sr. Teresia Ndeto of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) has acknowledged with appreciation the support she has received from her younger sister, Immaculate, during her 60 years of Religious Life.
Cape Verdean Catholic Official Lauds Country’s “extremely positive” Participation in Jubilee of Youth in Rome
The Diocesan Youth Chaplain of the Catholic Diocese of Santiago in Cape Verde has described the participation of young people from the country in the July 28 – August 3 Jubilee of Youth in Rome as “extremely positive,” citing the joy and faith expressed by the youth during the international gathering.
Beware of “dragons” Seeking to Attack Your Vowed Life: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to the Consecrated at Assumption Mass
Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate has cautioned members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) against evil forces, which he said can present themselves through friends with an aim of swaying them from their vowed life.
“We can confirm”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Viral Video Featuring Kidnapped Minor Seminarians with Their Captors
Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi has confirmed the authenticity of a recent viral video showing two of the three Seminarians abducted from the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary on July 10.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Benin as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Eric Soviguidi, a native of Benin, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, assigning him the Titular See of Cerenza in Italy with the dignity of Archbishop.
Seek External Professional Help to End Killings: Catholic Paramilitary Group in Nigeria to Government
Officials at the Man of Order and Discipline (M.O.D), a paramilitary group set up by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) to provide security and to maintain order in the Catholic Churches in the West African country, have called on the Nigerian government to seek foreign help to address the country’s growing insecurity.
Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience.
Cameroonian Government Lauds Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace-Building ahead of Presidential Election
The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.
All Set for Annual Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Angola
Preparations are complete for the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Victories in Massangano in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando, with liturgical, logistical, security, and health arrangements proceeding smoothly.
Catholic Sister at G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa Urges Inclusion of More Women in Leadership, Decision-Making
A Kenyan Nun working at the Initiative for Women Religious in Africa of the U.S.-based Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has called for deliberate efforts to ensure women’s inclusion in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society, including the Church and even in government
Over 7,000 Christians Massacred in Nigeria by Jihadists in Seven Months: Report
In the first seven months of 2025, jihadist groups killed 7,087 Christians in various parts of Nigeria, a new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has revealed
