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Bishop Christian Carlassare (center), President Salva Kiir (left), and Dr. Riek Machar (right). Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

South Sudan: Amid "rising tensions", Reports of First Vice President's Arrest, Bishop Directs Daily Prayers for Peace

Mar 26, 2025

Amid testimonies of “rising tension” in South Sudan and reports of the arrest of the first Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, a Catholic Bishop in the world’s youngest country has directed the people of God under his pastoral care to participate in daily prayers for peace.

Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Suspends “all forms of worship” for Chapel after Desecrators Steal Blessed Sacrament

Mar 26, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has directed that St. Augustine Famkeu Chapel of the Diocese remains closed after the chapel was desecrated, with the robbers making away with a Ciborium containing consecrated hosts and other items.

Bishop Masilo John Selemela. Credit: Pretoria Archdiocese

Ongoing Jubilee Year Reminder of Our Freedom from “meaningful relationship with God”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa

Mar 26, 2025

Participants in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year have the possibility of coming to terms with the fact that they are free based on their communion with their Creator and Savior under the influence of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Masilo John Selemela has said.

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

Workshops for Nairobi-based Clergy, Religious among Initiatives for “spiritual journey of the Jubilee”: Local Ordinary

Mar 26, 2025

Plans are underway for training sessions targeting the Clergy and women and men Religious serving in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) as part of the “spiritual journey” of the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the Local Ordinary of the Kenyan Metropolitan See has said. 

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Recall Late Irish Spiritan Priest as “effective” Administrator, “good disciplinarian”

Mar 26, 2025

Two Kenyan Catholic Bishops, who interacted with late Fr. Paddy Roe during their time in the Minor Seminary have eulogized him as an “effective” administrator, who had the best interests of students at heart.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla and Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale. Credit: Radio Bakhita

Cardinal in South Sudan Solicits Support to Furnish Auxiliary Bishop’s Residence

Mar 26, 2025

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla is soliciting support towards the furnishing of the residence of his Auxiliary, Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale.

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria

Catholic Bishop’s Passionate Plea to the U.S. that Angered Nigerian Muslim Leaders and Government

Mar 25, 2025

Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in Nigeria has appealed to the U.S to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) owing to increased Islamist attacks against Christians in the West African nation, attracting a backlash from Muslim leaders in the country who have described the Bishop’s testimony as “unsubstantiated”.

Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “Satan and his accomplices”, Emphasizes Reliance on Word of God

Mar 25, 2025

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) is cautioning the people of God under his pastoral care against Satan, God’s chief adversary.

Credit: Agenzia Fides

Cardinal Ambongo Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Gang Attack at Community of Religious Sisters in DR Congo

Mar 25, 2025

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed solidarity with members of the Missionary Sisters of Santo Domingo who were attacked by a criminal gang in their community.

Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident. Credit: ACN

Burkinabe Diocese Hopes Suffering of Catholic Priest “held captive” for Six Years Won’t Be in Vain

Mar 25, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Dori  in Burkina Faso has continued to pray for the safety of Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Auchi

Planned Protests against Kidnapping, Killing in Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “to honour our martyrs”: Convener

Mar 24, 2025

The planned protests against the kidnapping and killing of Catholic Priests, farmers, and other community members in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi are to honour all the fallen martyrs in Edo State, the convener of the three-day peaceful demonstrations set to begin on Tuesday, March 25 has told ACI Africa.

Credit: Loreto Sisters, Eastern Africa Province/Sr. Santrina Tumusiime/Nairobi

We Celebrate God’s Fidelity, “memorial, gratitude”: Catholic Bishop at Diamond Jubilee of Kenyan Pioneer Loreto Sisters

Mar 24, 2025

The marking of six decades since the first Kenyans joined the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) is a testament to God’s fidelity to those He calls to His service, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga has said. 

Fr. John Ubaechu. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri

Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest

Mar 24, 2025

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the speedy and “safe release” of Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on Sunday, March 23.

Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles. Credit: Diocese of Port Louis

Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach

Mar 22, 2025

The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles has said.

Credit: Radio Moto

“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests

Mar 22, 2025

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained Priests against the dangers of being obsessed with power, amassing wealth, and engaging in inappropriate relationships.

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process

Mar 22, 2025

Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time. 

Credit: Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops/Rose Achiego

“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ

Mar 22, 2025

The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa. Credit: SACBC

South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”

Mar 21, 2025

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day. 

Late Fr. Paddy Roe

Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”

Mar 21, 2025

Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82. 

Fr. Léonard Santedi Kinkupu

Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties

Mar 21, 2025

The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).