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There’s No Justification for Angolans’ “cycle of poverty, misery”: Catholic Bishop Cautions Politicians against Egoism
Angola, the Southern African nation that is endowed with natural resources, should not be having any of its citizens reeling in poverty and misery as, unfortunately, it is the case, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Caxito Diocese has told ACI Africa.
Young Catholics in Ghana Cautioned against Enticing Invitations to Join Freemasonry
Catholic youths in Ghana have been urged to embrace their “true purpose in Christ” and to reject the growing trend in the West African country to entice young people to join Freemasonry.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Urge Politicians to Revive Hope ahead of General Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on the country’s politicians to focus on unity and peace ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for October this year.
Pope Francis Calls for End to Violence in DR Congo, Appeals for Protection of Civilians
Pope Francis has expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent measures to protect civilians, particularly in the cities of Goma and Kinshasa.
Apostolic Nuncio in Sierra Leone Urges Christians to Embrace Transformative Power of God’s Word
The representative of the Holy Father in Sierra Leone has called on Catholics to place the Word of God at the center of their lives, emphasizing its power to reveal God’s closeness and to inspire active engagement in addressing human suffering.
Catholic Communicators “must” Align with the Truth, Bishop in Angola Says, Advocates for Constructive Journalism
Catholic communicators and media practitioners have the duty to seek the Truth in their effort to gather and distribute information, the Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has said.
Church in Angola Concludes Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Calls for Visible Efforts Towards Togetherness
Bishop Joaquim Nhanganga Tyombe of the Catholic Diocese of Uije has underscored the importance of unity in faith, witness, and good works for Christian life.
Catholic Bishops in Malawi to Deliberate on Breakdown of Marriages in Ongoing Plenary
On the list of issues that Catholic Bishops taking part in the Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) are deliberating upon, is the worrying trend of breakdown of marriages in the southern African country.
Upsurge of “sects” Key Pastoral Concern in Angolan Diocese, Bishop Says, Emphasizes Need for Childhood Catechesis
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has identified the upsurge of “sects” in his Episcopal See as a major pastoral challenge that must be addressed to safeguard the people of God under his pastoral care from being led astray.
Christian Professionals in Africa Bemoan Widespread Destruction as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo
The Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) has called for an end to the escalating violence in Goma in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noting that the violence has already caused immense destruction and inconceivable suffering among the people.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Iringa in Tanzania, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania and appointed Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, Clergy of the country's Mafinga Diocese, as his successor.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for Repentance-Filled Jubilee Year Celebrations
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on citizens to embrace the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with repentance and spiritual renewal.
“Don’t let politics or money scatter us”: Nigerian Archbishop at Conclusion of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Church leaders to foster unity, holiness, and collaboration, urging them to resist the divisive forces of politics and money.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Clergy to Confront Secularism, Relativism in Modern Society
Members of Clergy and Theologians in Angola who are meeting to explore the challenges of evangelizing an increasingly secular world have been challenged to find ways to also address the growing influence of relativism in today’s society.
Church Communication Not Reserve for “specialists”: South Sudan-based Nun at Sisters’ Rome Conference Urges Discernment
The mission of communicating the Word of God through the media is not a reserve of professional journalists and media practitioners, one of the speakers at the January 22-23 Global jubilee conference with Religious Sisters at the Vatican has said.
Amid Reports of “worst escalation” of Violence in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic Bishop Calls for “respect for human life”
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is appealing for the protection of human life and the preservation of essential infrastructure amid reports of the “worst escalation” of the protracted violent conflict in the country’s Eastern region.
Why Pauline Sisters in Africa Targeted Gez Z in Digital Media Training for Evangelization
The January 26 workshop that members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) in Africa conducted was designed with young people in mind, organizers have shared with ACI Africa, noting that the younger generation, mainly comprised of the Generation Z (Gen Z), urgently need training on how to effectively use digital media for evangelization.
“Grave Sin”: Catholics in Ghana Banned from Joining Freemasonry
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana has prohibited its members from joining Freemasonry, noting that the association contradicts the doctrines of the Catholic Church.
Building the City Begins with Transforming Hearts: Angolan Catholic Archbishop at Anniversary of Luanda City
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on citizens to prioritize personal transformation as the foundation for building a united society.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Propose “rigorous ethical principles” to Guide Proper AI Use in Education
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have proposed that "rigorous ethical principles" be developed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education upholds human dignity.
