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Catholic Church in Africa
What Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Emphasized in Kenya at New Seminary Chapel Dedication Last Dec. that Points to Papacy
When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, then Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, visited Kenya in December 2024, he reflected on the need to pay keen attention to the Word of God as “spirit and life” and the person of Jesus Christ as source of “true life” and foundation of the Church.
Four Unforgettable Attributes Late Pope Francis Saw in the Church in DR Congo
At the heart of the civil strife in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies a treasure that Pope Francis helped Africa to see: the true image of Jesus.
Meet the 18 Cardinals in Africa Eligible for May 7 Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
As the College of Cardinals prepares for the Conclave set to begin on May 7 to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday, April 21, focus is on the 135 Cardinal Electors out of the 252 Cardinals.
Late Pope Francis’ Six Uplifting Words about Africa
The late Pope Francis was known to speak highly of Africa, always settling for the most colorful words to describe the continent, which he believed had immense potential.
Awe-inspiring Backgrounds: Meet the 19 Africa’s Cardinals Pope Francis Created in His 12-Year Pontificate
From a son of a rubber tapper in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to a Bishop-elect who was rejected by the Diocese to which he had been appointed in Nigeria, and to a young Priest who spent a year in an Ethiopian jail, the stories of the Cardinals Pope Francis created in Africa are awe-inspiring.
Pope Francis and Africa: The Many Highs and a Moment of Misgiving
Pope Francis, whose just over 12-year pontificate was characterized by an emphasis on mercy and compassion, the need to care for creation, and attention to the marginalized and “peripheries” of not only the Church but also of society, resonated quite well with the people of God in Africa.
“Champion of the poor”: African Heads of State Mourn Pope Francis’ Passing On
Presidents of different African countries have penned moving tributes to Pope Francis, describing him as a tireless champion of the poor, a “guiding light for millions”, and a shepherd who emphasized in dealing with the challenges facing humanity.
Entertainment Activities Planned in Zambian Catholic Archdiocese Suspended as World Mourns Pope Francis’ Passing On
The Catholic Archdiocese of Ndola in Zambia has declared a period of mourning following the passing on of Pope Francis, and suspended major activities it had lined up before the Easter Monday news was made public.
Catholic Charity Foundation Dedicates 2025 Lenten Campaign to “martyrs of our time”, Christians Under Attack in Africa
The Catholic Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has launched its 2025 Lenten Campaign dubbed “Martyrs of our time: Witnesses of Hope” to journey with the persecuted Church, including countries in Africa where followers of Jesus Christ suffer because of their faith.
International Women’s Day: Africa’s Catholic Bishops Urge Women to “embrace their God-given potential”
Ahead of the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, Africa’s Catholic Bishops have urged women across the continent to recognize and make good use of the various graces they have received from God to shape their role in families, communities, and society.
Catholic Bishops Join other Faith, Civil Entities in Push for Group to Oversee Reparations for Africa’s Historical Abuse
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are among the faith and civil society organizations proposing the formation of “an ethical reference group” that will help in overseeing the reparations for Africa following the historical injustices the continent has suffered.
Catholic Bishops in Benin, DR Congo, Mozambique Appeal for Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Francis
Catholic Bishops in Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique are among Church leaders in Africa appealing for prayers for Pope Francis, who was admitted in hospital on February 14 and later diagnosed with double pneumonia.
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.
Vatican Global Jubilee Conference Inspiring Catholic Nuns in Africa to “share stories, bring hope, do more”: Testimonies
The global 2025 Jubilee Year conference that the Vatican Dicastery for Communication organized has inspired Catholic Nuns serving in Africa to share experiences of their respective apostolates among the people of God.
Africa Hope of the Church Despite Multiple “distractions”: Signis Africa President on 2025 Jubilee Year Opportunity
Despite the multiple “distractions” that the people of God in Africa grapple with, the Universal Church can still look to the continent for hope, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.
Let’s “invest” in Digitality: Rome-based Priest Challenges Africa’s Church Leaders to Grow Digital Evangelization Budget
Catholic Church leaders in Africa need to spearhead evangelization through contemporary means of communication by investing in digitality, a Rome-based Priest involved in communication has said.
“Communication perspective from Africa” on Attention Economy among Topics at Rome Conferences in 2025 Jubilee Context
A representative cross section of Catholic communicators, journalists and media professionals is gathering in Rome for multiple conferences organized in the context of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Rector of Minor Seminary in Nigeria Released after 10-Day Captivity, Diocese Grateful for Prayers
Fr. Thomas Oyode, the Rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi who was abducted on October 27 has regained his freedom.
To Help America Achieve Healing, Trump Needs “more than the wisdom of Solomon”: Catholic Bishop in Africa
Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States of America (U.S.), will need “more than” Solomon’s wisdom to facilitate healing among Americans following what had been widely described as a closely contested election.
Winners of “Communicating Africa” Contest by Rome-Based Development Agency to be Feted in Poland
Harambee Africa International (HAI) has announced winners of the contest, “Communication Africa: Stories of Hope and Change”, which was launched earlier in February.
