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“My yes will remain yes”: New Local Ordinary of Ivory Coast’s Gagnoa Archdiocese on Appointment

Apr 10, 2025

Bishop Jean-Jacques Koffi Oi Koffi of Ivory Coast’s San Pedro Catholic Diocese, who was appointed Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gagnoa on April 8, has reflected in on his Episcopal appointment, emphasizing his commitment to accomplishing the task entrusted to him.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Angola Urges Politicians to “set aside internal problems”, Attend to People’s Needs

Apr 10, 2025

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has challenged politicians in the country to use the time they spend on internal problems to address the needs of the people instead.

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Catholic Bishops Laud “significant drop” in HIV Infections and Related Deaths in Uganda

Apr 10, 2025

Members of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) have acknowledged a decline in HIV infections and deaths related to the disease in the East African nation, attributing the drop to treatment and prevention services.

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Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Express “spiritual closeness” with Victims of Deadly Floods in Kinshasa

Apr 10, 2025

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed their “spiritual closeness and solidarity” with victims of the recent floods and landslides that struck Kinshasa and surrounding areas, leaving scores dead and causing widespread destruction.

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“Kinshasa was torn in two”: Catholic Priest Recounts Devastation of Flooding in DR Congo Capital that Killed over 30

Apr 9, 2025

Residents of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are counting losses ‎following the April 5 floods which, according to the account given by a Catholic Priest, tore the city into two.

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Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Issues “urgent alert” on Human Trafficking Surge amid Protracted Regional Violent Conflict

Apr 9, 2025

Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Kumbo, which is part of Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province, located in the country's conflict-affected North West region has issued an “urgent alert” on a surge of human trafficking in the Episcopal See.

“Greed of a few” Key Factor in Uganda’s Environmental Degradation: Catholic Bishops

Apr 9, 2025

Greed is a primary factor in the environmental degradation in Uganda, Catholic Bishops in the East African nation have said. 

Fr. Peter Ben Louis

“A decent burial can be done later”: Vicar General on Victim of Attack on Catholic Parish of Torit Diocese, South Sudan

Apr 8, 2025

The remains of Michael Lagu, the victim of the March 26 attack on Our Lady of Assumption Loa Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Torit in South Sudan, have been recovered at the church premises, where they have been temporarily interred. 

Bishop Merhakristos Getachew Yilma of the Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa in Ethiopia. Credit: HCC Production, Atto Gebro and Pedro Pablo

“We feel so overwhelmed, helpless”: Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Sends out Heartfelt Prayer for Kidnapped Priest

Apr 8, 2025

Bishop Merhakristos Getachew Yilma of the Apostolic Vicariate of Awasa in Ethiopia has sent out a moving prayer for the safety of a member of the Clergy of Harar Apostolic Vicariate who was kidnapped in March and is still missing even after his ransom was paid.

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World Health Day 2025: Caritas Freetown Calls for Action to End Preventable Maternal, Newborn Deaths

Apr 8, 2025

The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has called for immediate action to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths, which are said to be the highest in the world.

Catholic Bishops in Uganda with government officials at the end of the Eucharistic Celebration marking Martyrs Day 2023. Credit: Uganda Catholic Online

Uganda’s Catholic Bishops Decry Moral Decay, Urge Respect for Human Dignity as Violence “extends to unborn, newborns”

Apr 7, 2025

Uganda’s Catholic Bishops are decrying moral decay in the East African nation, which they say is manifested in homicide that has extended to foetuses and the newly born babies.

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World Day of Prayer for Peace in Sudan: International Catholic Peace Movement Rallying for Solidarity ahead of Launch

Apr 7, 2025

Pax Christi International (PCI), an international Catholic peace movement, has appealed to individuals and groups to join its prayer campaign for peace in Sudan, which has been at war for nearly two years. 

“Neither understandable nor acceptable”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Condemns Violence after Over 29 Die in Clashes

Apr 6, 2025

Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has condemned the April 2 clashes between armed groups in South Sudan’s Abiemnhom County of Parieng State in Ruweng Administrative Area that left at least 29 people dead and several others injured.

On National Peace, Reconciliation Day in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Calls for Collaboration in Building Peace

Apr 6, 2025

On the occasion of the 23rd National Peace and Reconciliation Day marked on April 4 in Angola, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Malanje has called upon Angolans to collaborate with the government in the process of consolidating peace.

“Unacceptable, criminal and sinful”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Condemns Killing of 16 in Edo State

Apr 6, 2025

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has weighed in on the March 28 killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State.

Fr. Peter Konteh

In Sierra Leone, Religious Freedom Relevance “cannot be overstated”: Catholic Official ahead of End of WWII Anniversary

Apr 6, 2025

The relevance of religious freedom in Sierra Leone is beyond exaggeration, the Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in the West African nation has said. 

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Kenyan Catholic Diocese Hopes to Instil Child Safeguarding Culture among Highly Traditional, Vastly Muslim Communities

Apr 5, 2025

Protecting children and vulnerable adults among the communities that the Catholic Diocese of Garissa in Kenya serve has always been a difficult task owing to the strong traditions of the communities that have “their own way” of handling cases of abuse.

Amid Sudan, DRC Conflicts, Jesuit Entity, NGOs Caution against “politicizing aid”, Call for “principles of humanity”

Apr 5, 2025

In the face of multiple violent conflicts in many countries of the world, including in Sudan and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), officials of the Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS) have joined Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) to caution against the tendency to politicize aid.

Archbishop William Matthew Slattery. Credit: SACBC

Let's Prepare Adequately for “the great occasion” of Holy Week, Easter: South African Archbishop

Apr 5, 2025

The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has highlighted the significance of the Holy Week and Easter season urging the people of God to prepare adequately and with devotion for “the great occasion.”

Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Diocese of Menongue in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Faithful’s Active Participation in 2025 Jubilee Year

Apr 5, 2025

Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Diocese of Menongue in Angola has commended the “faith and full engagement” of the people of God in his Episcopal See in the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.