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Catholic Church in Africa
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Priests, One Sister from Africa to Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue as Consultors
Three of the 19 members that Pope Leo XIV has appointed as Consultors of the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue are from Africa, two serving as Priests in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe, and one serving as a Religious in Senegal.
U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Holy Mass “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” in February
Catholic Bishops in the United States of America have announced a Eucharistic celebration “for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa,” a prayerful initiative that is to bring together Church leaders from the U.S. and Africa amid renewed international concern over violent conflicts, insecurity, and especially the persecution of Christians in African countries.
First Meeting With Pope Leo XIV Marks New Chapter for Church in Africa: SECAM President
The President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has described the first official audience between Pope Leo XIV and the leadership of the Church in Africa as a “very important meeting,” that he says marks a new phase in relations between the African continent and the Holy See.
Holiness Should Be the “obsession”: Catholic Bishop on Lessons from Saints of Africa
The Saints of Africa provide numerous lessons about emptying oneself with heaven as the goal, Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has said, calling for Africans to make holiness their “obsession.”
Major Superiors Launch First Continental Newsletter to Boost Visibility of Consecrated Life in Africa
The Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COSMAM/COMSAM) has launched its first continental newsletter, an initiative aimed at strengthening visibility, communication, and collaboration among women and men Religious across the African continent and Madagascar.
Africa’s Youth Reflect Profound Social Transformation, Not Just “demographic indicator”: SECAM President
Young people in Africa reflect a “profound” social transformation, and their growing numbers are aa tremendous opportunity if they are accorded appropriate education and are empowered, the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has said.
Africa Tops Vatican Commission List of “modern martyrs”: Report
More people were killed in Africa for being Christian compared to other continents, according to a list compiled by the "Commission of New Martyrs – Witnesses of the Faith", created in 2023 by Pope Francis to research and catalog the stories of Christian martyrs from the third millennium.
Climate Activists Convene in Kenya for Interfaith Prayer against Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa
Climate activists and faith leaders from across Africa gathered in Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Sunday, August 24 for an interfaith prayer session to push for an end to fossil expansion on the world’s second largest continent.
In Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria, Cameroon Call for Prayer, Fasting for Victims of Violence
In response to Pope Leo XIV’s call for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, August 22, the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Catholic Bishops in Nigeria and Cameroon have dedicated the day in honour of victims of war and violence.
Emerging Religious Extremism in Historically Peaceful African Countries Cause for Concern: Catholic Aid Agency
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised concern about the growing religious extremism in Africa, with cases of persecution emerging in countries that historically were peaceful.
Amid Foreign Funds Cut, Overseas Catholic Church Development Agencies Assure SECAM of Continued Support for Africa
Overseas development agencies, including the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Misereor, have pledged their continued support for the Church and civil organizations in Africa amid foreign fund cuts as perpetrated by their native countries.
Catholic Bishops in Africa End Plenary Assembly with Call on War-Torn Communities to Commit to Lasting Peace
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) who gathered in Kigali, Rwanda from July 30 to August 4 have concluded their Plenary Assembly with an appeal to the people of God in war torn areas on the continent to prioritize actions aimed at fostering lasting peace.
Six Pastoral Proposals Africa’s Catholic Bishops Have Approved for Accompaniment of Persons in Polygamous Situations
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have made some six pastoral proposals in response to the mandate that the multi-year XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the Synod on Synodality, gave them to “to promote theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”.
Inside 12-Point Roadmap Unveiled at SECAM Plenary to Guide Catholic Church in Africa for Next 25 Years: 2025-2050
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have unveiled a 12-point roadmap to guide the ministry of the Catholic Church on the continent for the next 25 years.
Jubilee of Youth 2025: Pilgrims from Africa Share Testimonies of Conversion from Experience in Rome
Organizers of the Jubilee of Youth that ended on Sunday, August 3 were right when they promised participants an unforgettable experience in Rome. Participants from various African countries who spoke to ACI Africa about the event shared testimonies of conversion after encountering their fellow digital influencers from across the world, and immersing themselves in the tranquility of the various Basilicas in Rome. The unique architectural and historical significance of these places enthralled them.
CEPACS President Calls for “stronger collaboration” With Catholic Media Associations in Implementing Church Teachings
The President of the Pan African Episcopal Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS) has called for “stronger collaboration” with Catholic Media professional associations to implement church teachings and policies.
Cardinal Ambongo Calls for an “Africa of hope” at Closing of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on African Catholics to become “messengers and builders of hope,” urging them to work daily for reconciliation, justice, and peace across the continent.
At SECAM Plenary, Cardinal Lopez Emphasizes Three Things Africa's Catholics Need to Embrace from St. Alphonsus Liguori
Cristóbal Cardinal López Romero of the Catholic Archdiocese of Rabat in Morocco has identified three essential lessons from the life and spirituality of St. Alphonsus Liguori that he says Africa’s Catholics must embrace today.
Kenyan Catholic Bishop Advocates for Promotion of Ethical Leadership, Real Change in Africa
Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has urged the Catholic Church in Africa to move beyond statements and take practical steps to promote ethical leadership, transparency, and transformative governance across the continent.
In Message to SECAM, Pope Leo XIV “confident” Africa’s “local churches will remain tangible signs of hope”
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Africa and Madagascar to strengthen their commitment to building local Churches that serve as visible and concrete expressions of Christian hope, unity, and reconciliation across the continent.
