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Catholic University Graduates in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Urged to be Job Creators, not Seekers
Graduates of the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) have been urged to remain grateful to God, resilient in life, and committed to becoming job creators.
Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Liberia Lauded as “intense, deeply moving”
The annual pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in Virginia in Liberia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Monrovia, was a witness of faith, unity, and quiet endurance, the Communication Officer of Council 145 of the Knights of Marshall has told ACI Africa.
Nigerian Government Told to Ensure Safety of Churches During Christmas Season amid Heightened Insecurity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the UK-based human rights organization, is calling on the Nigerian government to ensure the safety of Churches in the West African nation during the Christmas Season.
Carry Jubilee Year of Hope Spirit into Future: Catholic Bishops in Zambia at Conclusion of Yearlong Celebrations
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have called upon the people of God in the Southern African nation to maintain the spiritual momentum of the concluding Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope and to carry its enduring spirit into the future.
Countdown to the Closing of the Jubilee: When, Who Will Close the Holy Doors in Rome?
Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024.
Christians in Nigeria Told Not to Fear Following Security Alert to Churches Ahead of Christmas
As Nigerians approach Christmas amid widespread fear of violence and insecurity, the Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has urged citizens, especially Christians, not to surrender to despair and fear but to hold firmly to hope, faith, and perseverance, insisting that the birth of Christ will “break the darkness of insecurity” in Nigeria.
Nothing But “genocide”: Catholic Bishop on Nigeria's “grief-stricken” Situation
The Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Diocese in Nigeria has reflected on the continued killings in Benue State that is served by his Episcopal See, noting that what is happening in his jurisdiction can only be best described as genocide.
Caritas Official in Sierra Leone Cautions against Irresponsible Spending during Christmas
The Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone has cautioned against the pressure to overspend during Christmas festivities, warning against the risk of running into debts and experiencing financial difficulties in the new year.
Zambia Catholic Bishops Reaffirm Commitment to Journey with Leaders, Call for Shared Responsibility in Nation Building
Catholic Bishops in Zambia have reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to journeying with the nation’s leaders at all levels, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility in building a just society for the common good of all in the Southern African nation.
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against Destructive Spiral of Autonomous Weapons and Escalation
Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons.
Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Visit to Children’s Christmas Concert at Castel Gandolfo School
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo.
Catholic Priest Famed for Humanitarian Work in Sierra Leone Dedicates National Award to Supportive Archdiocesan Team
Fr. Peter Konteh is among the recipients of the prestigious Women’s Forum Sierra Leone National Awards which recognizes outstanding contribution to the development of the West African country.
Fresh Attacks on Churches in Nigeria “deeply discouraging”: Catholic Official
The Director of Communications of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Idah has decried fresh attacks on Churches across North Central Nigeria, noting that renewed bandit violence of in the region points to an entrenched pattern of insecurity and Christian persecution in the West African country.
Newly Ordained Permanent Deacons in South Africa Urged to Offer Themselves Fully to God, to Serve With Humility
Archbishop Dabula Anthony Mpako of South Africa's Catholic Archdiocese of Pretoria has encouraged newly ordained Permanent Deacons in the Archdiocese to give themselves entirely to God and to carry out their ministry with humility.
Pope Leo XIV: True Treasure is Found in the Heart, Not "too much doing"
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the solution for restless hearts in his catechesis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 17.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Suggests Need to “rediscover a taste for dialogue” amid World Conflicts
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has underscored the need for dialogue as armed conflicts continue to devastate various regions of the world.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Decry Erosion of Social Values, Call for “moral rearmament”
Religious leaders in Mauritius have called for a nationwide “moral rearmament” and renewed education of consciences as a response to growing social challenges, including substance abuse, violence, and the erosion of social values.
Vogue Magazine Includes Pope Leo XIV on its List of Best Dressed of 2025
Vogue magazine recently named Pope Leo XIV one of the 55 best-dressed people of 2025.
First Painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe Preserved in Fourth-century Church
The Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the first image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome.
South Africa's Cardinal Brislin Decries “scandal fatigue”, Says Corruption Obstructing True Experience of Christmas
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern over the rising prevalence of corruption and impunity in South Africa, noting that “scandal fatigue” is obstructing the experience of Christmas and Christ’s light.
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