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Catholics at Nigerian Pastoral Area Lauded for Saving Church Items before Demolition
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has commended members of Holy Cross Pastoral Area of the Archdiocese for their courage in saving Church valuables shortly before their place of worship was demolished.
Cardinal in South Sudan Calls for Self-Reliance in Rebuilding Churches Destroyed by War
Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has called for commitment and self-reliance in restoring Church facilities damaged by years of war.
Priestly, Episcopal Ministry “demands constant dedication”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has emphasized that total dedication to God must guide the life of every Priest and Bishop, saying vocation requires love, service, and faithful witness.
Newly Appointed Archbishop of South Africa’s Cape Town Archdiocese Hopes to Build on Experience in Former Diocese
Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka, who has been appointed as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, says he hopes to draw on his experience in the Diocese of Mthatha as he assumes leadership of the Archdiocese.
South Sudanese Government Official Hails Catholic Church’s Contribution to Country's Human Development
The Governor of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State has hailed the Catholic Church for its unwavering contribution to holistic development of the east-central African country.
“I am not ordaining you for an ideal country”: South Sudanese Catholic Bishop at Priestly, Diaconate Ordination
The four newly ordained Priests and six newly ordained Deacons for South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) have been reminded of the urgency of their mission in the contemporary world, especially in societies wounded by conflict, poverty, and division.
Tanzanian Catholic Archbishop Urges Parents to Have Big Families to Grow Vocations to Priesthood
Archbishop Isaac Amanai Massawe of Tanzania's Catholic Diocese of Arusha has called upon parents to welcome more children and allow families, as the primary source of future Priests, to become true “nurseries of faith.”
Caritas Zambia Cautions against Gender-Based Electoral Violence ahead of 2026 General Elections
Caritas Zambia has condemned all forms of violence against women in elections, warning that such acts pose a serious threat to democracy as the country prepares for its 2026 General Elections slated for August 13.
“Do not curse the dark; light a candle”: Archbishop Palmer-Buckle’s Triple Jubilee Spotlights Synodal Leadership
Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle of Ghana’s Cape Coast Archdiocese has marked a rare triple milestone with a thanksgiving Mass that doubled as the annual co-workers’ Christmas get-together.
Nigeria “now the deadliest place on earth” for a Christian: Catholic Activists in Africa
Catholic activists at CitizenGo are calling upon Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to take immediate action to end the persecution of Christians in the West African nation, noting that the country is becoming the most dangerous place for a follower of Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV Transfers Bishop of South Africa’s Mthatha Diocese to the Metropolitan See of Cape Town
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka as the Local Ordinary of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cape Town in South Africa, transferring him from the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Cautions against Denying Others Opportunity for Blessings
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay has cautioned those in leadership positions within the Church against denying others the opportunity to receive God’s blessings, calling on them instead to encourage believers, especially those living in poverty, to participate fully in the life of the Church.
Leaders Cannot Evade Responsibility to Provide: Participants in Synodality Course at South African Seminary Told
Participants in a short course on synodality underway at St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria, South Africa, have been challenged to embrace leadership that takes responsibility for others, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ feeding of the multitudes.
Pope Leo XIV Erects Bariadi Catholic Diocese in Tanzania, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Leo XIV has erected the Catholic Diocese of Bariadi as the 36th Episcopal See in Tanzania, carved out from the Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga of the East African nation.
“Be credible messengers of the gospel, true peace”: Cameroon Catholic Bishop at Pastoral Seminar
On the sixth day of the 49th Annual Seminar of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC), Bishop George Nkuo of Kumbo Catholic Diocese has called on the people of God to live as credible messengers of the gospel, embracing love, forgiveness, and spiritual firmness in the face of life’s challenges.
“Generosity is a sacrifice,” Kenyans Urged to Live the Jubilee of Hope through Self-Giving
Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has challenged Kenyans to embrace sacrificial generosity, gratitude, and moral integrity as concrete expressions of hope, saying that true giving is never about abundance but about self-donation.
Catholic Bishops in Uganda Send Out Prayer ahead of General Elections, Call for Peaceful and Fair Polls
Catholic Bishops in Uganda have released a national prayer ahead of the country’s general elections slated for January 15, urging Ugandans to seek divine guidance for a peaceful, free, and fair poll.
Episcopal Conference “not a political party”: Archbishop in Cameroon Cautions against Attempts to Manipulate the Church
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has clarified that the Episcopal Conference is neither a political party nor an electoral or constitutional body, urging Cameroonians to assume their civic responsibilities without shifting them onto the Catholic Church.
Ethiopia’s Cardinal Berhaneyesus Calls for Spiritual Solidarity with Displaced and War Victims in Christmas Message
Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel has expressed his spiritual closeness with Ethiopians as they enter the Christmas Season, appealing for solidarity with those displaced and exiled by war amid conflicts in some regions of the country.
Short Course at Seminary in South Africa Seeks to Address Misconceptions About Synodality
A weeklong course on “Leadership in a Synodal Church” that seeks to address misconceptions on Synodality has attracted over 60 participants from across the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC).
