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Catholic Church in Cameroon

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala. Credit: Veritas Television

Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop Condemns Post-Election Violence, Warns of Deepening Social Crisis

Nov 2, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has condemned the post-election violence that erupted across the country following the proclamation of results from the October 12 presidential poll.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Acknowledge Peaceful Voting, Decry Post-Election Irregularities

Oct 20, 2025

Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops have commended the generally calm and orderly conduct of the October 12 presidential election in the Central African nation.

“Respect the truth of the ballots,” Catholic Bishop Urges Stakeholders after Cameroon’s Presidential Election

Oct 19, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has urged all stakeholders in the country’s October 12 presidential election to “respect the truth of the ballots,” stressing that the dignity of citizens is upheld only when their votes are recognized and honored.

Incumbent, Paul Biya (right) and Issa Tchiroma Bakary (left) cast their votes on October 12. Credit: ELECAM

Protests Mar Cameroon’s Presidential Polls Despite Catholic Bishops’ Pre-Election Calls for Peace

Oct 16, 2025

Despite repeated appeals by Catholic Bishops for peace and transparency ahead of Cameroon’s presidential elections, protests reportedly erupted in some cities in the country.

Archbishop Samule Kleda became Douala’s Catholic leader in 2009. Under his leadership, the Catholic population has doubled. Of the 88 parishes under his governance, he built 46. On September 28, he visited the parish of St. Marc de la Cité des Palmiers, where he administered Holy Communion and Confirmation to 90 youth and adults. Here, he gently taps a confirmee on the cheek, as a sign that as a soldier of God, he must now be a willing martyr. Kleda’s predecessor, Cardinal Christian Tumi (1991-2009) was Cameroon’s only cardinal to date. He is buried in Douala’s cathedral. Credit: Victor Gaetan / National Catholic Register

Cameroon: Where a Dynamic Catholic Church Stands Up to a Decaying Regime

Oct 10, 2025

Church leaders in the Central African country have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living.

Credit: NECC

Second Bishop of Cameroon’s Mbalmayo Diocese Remembered as “a great pastor who served the Lord with love”

Oct 8, 2025

Bishop Adalbert Ndzana, the second Catholic Bishop of Mbalmayo Diocese in Cameroon, who died on September 7, has been remembered as a “great pastor” who served the Lord and the people of God with love.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

“People murmur… they want change”: Catholic Bishop Calls for Political Transition Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Elect

Sep 26, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has appealed to the electorate in his Episcopal See to take seriously their civic responsibility during the country’s October 12 presidential election to realize a political transition, stressing that people are talking about change. 

Bishop Christophe Zoa of the Catholic Diocese of Sangmelima in Cameroon at the launch of the New Pastoral year. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sangmelima

Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Launches 2025–2026 Pastoral Year with Calls for Stronger Collaboration in Parish Services

Sep 20, 2025

Bishop Christophe Zoa of the Catholic Diocese of Sangmelima in Cameroon has opened the 2025–2026 pastoral year with an appeal for greater collaboration in parish life, urging the faithful to strengthen parish services and embrace their shared responsibility for the Church.

Thanksgiving Mass in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of St. Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation on the Church in Africa
and its evangelizing mission towards the Year 2000, Ecclesia in Africa. Credit: Fr. Herbert Niba

African Catholics in Diaspora Urged to Resist Secular Influences, to Practice Christian Faith “in season, out of season”

Sep 17, 2025

The Bishop of Cameroon’s Buéa Catholic Diocese has cautioned African Catholics in diaspora against secular influences that can draw them away from practising their Christian faith. 

Late Bishop Adalbert Ndzana. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Mbalmayo

Second Local Ordinary of Cameroon’s Mbalmayo Dies at 86, Eulogized as Tireless Pastor Who “worked for evangelization”

Sep 8, 2025

Bishop Adalbert Ndzana, the second Catholic Bishop of Mbalmayo Diocese in Cameroon, has passed on in Yaounde after an illness. He was aged 86.

Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua

“Blessings received are countless”: Archbishop in Cameroon ahead of Platinum Jubilee of His Metropolitan See

Sep 8, 2025

Archbishop Faustin Ambassa Ndjodo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Garoua in Cameroon has called upon the people of God under his pastoral care to celebrate the Archdiocese’s planned Platinum Jubilee in gratitude to God, highlighting the innumerable blessings received over the years.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Teachers in Cameroonian Diocese Urged to Embrace Holistic Formation of Students

Aug 27, 2025

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon has called on teachers and administrators in Catholic schools across his Episcopal See to strengthen their commitment to faith-based education, authenticity, and holistic formation of students.

Members of the Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC). Credit: Mamfe Diocese/Buea Diocese

Voting “an act of grave moral responsibility”: Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province to Electorate

Aug 26, 2025

Catholic Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Provincial Episcopal Conference (BAPEC) have emphasized the need for the electorate to actively participate in their country’s presidential election scheduled for October 12.

Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon. Credit: Yagoua Diocese

Ahead of Cameroon’s October Presidential Poll, Yagoua Catholic Diocese Directs Daily Angelus Prayer for Peace

Aug 24, 2025

Bishop Barthélemy Yaouda Hourgo of the Catholic Diocese of Yagoua in Cameroon has directed daily prayer of Angelus and other forms of prayer for peace as the Central African nation approaches October presidential election.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné leading pilgrims in the annual peace pilgrimage in Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Urges Citizens to Vote with Conscience in October Presidential Poll

Aug 15, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has called on citizens of the country to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity in the country’s upcoming elections, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience. 

Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) with the Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency. Credit: President of the Republic of Cameroon

Cameroonian Government Lauds Catholic Church’s Contribution to Peace-Building ahead of Presidential Election

Aug 15, 2025

The Minister of State, Secretary-General at the Presidency of Cameroon has commended the Catholic Church in the Central African nation for committing to peace-building as the country prepares for the presidential election in October.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

In Cameroon, “anti-gospel acts” Causing Discontent ahead of 2025 Presidential Poll: Catholic Archbishop Urges Fraternity

Aug 12, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala has denounced what he has termed as “anti-gospel acts”, including corruption and bad governance that he says are causing discontent among Cameroonians as they prepare for the October presidential election.

Credit: Mamfe Diocese

“He died doing what he loved”: Catholic Bishop Pays Tribute to Young Priest Swept Away by River in Cameroon

Aug 3, 2025

Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito, the Cameroonian Catholic Priest who drowned while returning from a pastoral mission in Mamfe Diocese, has been remembered as a dedicated servant who gave his life while carrying out the mission of the Church.

Fr. Carol Tchinda Nguito. Credit: Mamfe Diocese

Cameroonian Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Rescue of Parish Priest Swept away in a River

Aug 1, 2025

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon is appealing for prayers for the rescue of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was swept away by a raging river on his way from mission.

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Says Hate Speech, Misinformation Not Conducive for Presidential Election

Jul 31, 2025

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has condemned the spread of hate speech, tribalism, and misinformation, and lies, warning that the situation undermines peace and national cohesion as the country approaches its presidential election in slated for October.