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Catholic Bishops in Kenya Call for Responsible Road Use amid Rise in Tragic Accidents
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have called for responsible road use and strict enforcement of traffic regulations to curb the tragic accidents that continue to claim lives in the East African nation.
Benin’s Catholic Bishops Observe “fever of general elections” after Attempted Coup, Urge “democratic maturity”
As Benin gears up for presidential elections set for April 12, Catholic Bishops in the West African country have raised concern about the “fever” that surrounds the electioneering period following an attempt in December last year to oust President Patrice Talon.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026: Bishops in Benin Renew Catholic Church’s Closeness with Other Denominations
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have issued a message of solidarity with Christians of other denominations ahead of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Jesuit Entity’s Back-to-School Program Supports Learning, Inspire Hope in DR Congo’s Embattled Communities
The Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), a global apostolate of the Society of Jesus (SJ, /Jesuits), has helped to boost educational programs in North and South Kivu provinces of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), seeking to restore hope and strengthen learning among communities affected by regional conflicts as schools reopen.
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Reach Out to Hundreds of Needy Families with Cash Transfers in Partnership with Trocaire
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops have provided financial assistance to hundreds of needy families in an initiative realized in partnership with the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire.
Catholic Church in Kenya Exhorted to Keep Spreading Hope as Jubilee Year Concludes
Catholics in Kenya have been urged to continue spreading the message of hope especially to those in need as the Church's 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope comes to a close.
Angola among African Countries Pope Leo XIV to Visit, Dates, Program Being Finalized: Apostolic Nuncio
Angola is one of the African countries Pope Leo XIV plans to visit in what will be his first pastoral trip to the continent as Pontiff, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Southern African nation has announced.
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit, Seven Key Things to Know about Catholic Church in Angola
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s anticipated visit to Angola, attention is turning to the Catholic Church in the southern African nation – a historically rooted, socially influential religious institution that remains central to the country’s spiritual, cultural, and public life.
South Sudanese Parish Celebrating 100 Years Lauded as Place of Refuge through Decades of War
The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan has described the 100-year-old Holy Family Palotaka Parish in his Episcopal See as “a beacon of evangelization” and a “refuge of hope” for the people of God in the country.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Senegal’s Kolda Catholic Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Joseph Francis Badji of the Diocese of Ziguinchor in Senegal, as Coadjutor Bishop of the country’s Kolda Diocese, granting him the “right of succession” in accordance with Canon 403 §3 of the Code of Canon Law.
Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Scouts to Embrace Responsibility, Personal Growth
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda has called on Catholic Scouts to commit to personal development and social responsibility.
IMBISA Praises Bishop’s “firm faith, humble heart” following Appointment to South African Archdiocese
The Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has welcomed with joy the appointment of Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town.
Italian Catholic Priest Injured in Attempted Robbery in Angola Appeals for Security at Churches
An Italian member of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has called for improved security at churches and Parish residences after he was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a Salesian community in Angola’s Benguela Diocese.
New Priests, Deacon in Angola Cautioned against “deceptive doctrinal currents of our time”
The Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana has urged the two Deacons and a Seminarian he ordained to guard their ministry against misleading teachings that pose a serious threat to the faith and to the people entrusted to their care.
Consecrated Life is “a precious gift that demands fidelity”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Franciscans
The Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Maputo has described Consecrated Life as a “precious gift” that demands fidelity, courage, and inner coherence, urging members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in the country to live their vocation with commitment and integrity.
Cardinal in Cape Verde Calls for Respect among Political Parties ahead of Parliamentary Elections
The Bishop of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago has called on political parties in the country to conduct campaigns for the April Parliamentary elections with respect, dialogue, and a genuine commitment to the common good.
Apostolic Nuncio Hails Communion and Peace as Pillars of Church’s Mission in Cameroon
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has praised the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for a year marked by communion and Episcopal collegiality.
Nigerian Ex-Seminarian Recounts Decade Away from Church, Returning through “divine intervention”
The National President of the Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN) has shared a personal testimony of faith, doubt, and rediscovery, revealing how he stayed away from the Catholic Church for 10 years after leaving the seminary before returning through what he describes as divine intervention and an understanding of the Church.
Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Warns New Tax Regime Could Aggravate Hardship for the Poor
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed concern about the implementation of a new tax regime signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that the regime comes at a time when many Nigerians are already facing economic hardship.
Over 40 Parishioners in South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria Face Excommunication after Disruptive Protests
Archbishop Dabula Mpako of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has issued a Canonical decree requiring a section of parishioners who incited a series of protests at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the Archdiocese to undergo a “rehabilitative process” or be penalized, including being excommunicated.
