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Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia. Credit: ACN

Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia Unable to See Priests as Situation in Tigray Remains Tense

Jul 25, 2024

To the rest of the world, war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region ended following a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in November 2022. But for the displaced thousands in the region, the situation remains tense as they have not been able to go back to their respective homes.

Late Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan

“A first-rate scholar”: Tributes Pour in for Pioneer President of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria

Jul 25, 2024

Catholic Theologians in Africa are mourning the passing on of Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, a Nigerian Catholic Priest of many firsts, who was among the founders of the Dominican Institute in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: CEDOI

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Commit to “supporting each other, pooling resources” in Synodality Spirit

Jul 25, 2024

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI) have taken a commitment to foster their collegiality, journeying together in the spirit of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.

Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa (right) and Bishop Robert Cissé (left), appointed Archbishops of Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese and Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako respectively.

Pope Francis Appoints Two New Archbishops in West Africa: For Bamako in Mali, Bouaké in Ivory Coast

Jul 25, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Cissé, the Local Ordinary of Mali’s  Sikasso Diocese, as Archbishop of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamako, and Bishop Jacques Assanvo Ahiwa, the Apostolic Administrator of the Bouaké Catholic Archdiocese, as the Local Ordinary of the same in Ivorian Metropolitan See.

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese

Economic Challenges, Insecurity among “significant drivers” of Irregular Migration of Nigerians: Catholic Bishop

Jul 25, 2024

Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna of Nigeria’s Kontagora Diocese has identified challenges around the economy, governance, and security among major factors behind irregular migration of Nigerians. 

Today, Sunday, July 25, We Celebrate St. James

Jul 25, 2024

James, the brother of John the Evangelist, was the first Apostle to be martyred. He was beheaded by order of Herod of Agrippa. The Gospels tell us that the two brothers left their father, Zebedee, and followed Jesus as soon as He called out to them.  

In Newly Launched Africa Edition Book, U.S. Author Shares “four foundational pillars that characterize great leaders”

Jul 24, 2024

Readers of a newly launched Africa edition book on leadership, which the Paulines Publications Africa (PPA) co-published, are to gain insights into some four “foundational pillars” that are behind successful leaders. 

Deadly Landslides in Ethiopia: Pastoral Coordinator Says Soddo Vicariate “deeply saddened” as Death Toll Rises

Jul 24, 2024

The Pastoral Coordinator of Soddo Vicariate has said that the Ethiopian Catholic Episcopal See has been greatly saddened by the reported death of at least 257 people as a result of two landslides in the Southern part of the Horn of Africa nation following heavy rains.

Catholic Women Association Diamond Anniversary in Cameroon: Archbishop Highlights Successes in “great resilience”, Hope

Jul 24, 2024

Members of the Catholic Women Association (CWA) in Cameroon have, over the last six decades, manifested “great resilience” and hope, Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda has said. 

Bishop Sanctus Wanok Lino of Uganda’s Lira Catholic Diocese

“We must teach, defend life’s values”: Catholic Bishop in Uganda Cautions against Negative Media Influence on Children

Jul 24, 2024

Christian Parents and guardians have the duty to teach their children the values of life that are in conformity with the teaching of Jesus Christ even as they compete with other institutions, including media that has a great variety of content, Bishop Sanctus Wanok Lino of Uganda’s Lira Catholic Diocese has said.

Fr. Odomaro Mubangizi. Credit: ACI Africa

At Launch of Africa Edition Book on Leadership, Jesuit Priest Highlights Leaders’ Challenge of “unpredictability”

Jul 24, 2024

Contemporary society is characterized by the reality of “unpredictability”, and successful leaders know how to adapt to this challenge, a Ugandan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) has said.

Bishop Henry Mchamungu. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urges Face-to-Face Communication in Families, Cautions Spouses against Digital Obsession

Jul 24, 2024

Face-to-face interactions among spouses and other family members can be a pillar a happy marriage, Bishop Henry Mchamungu, one of the two Auxiliary Bishops of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has said.

Today, July 24, We Celebrate St. Charbel Makhlouf

Jul 24, 2024

On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Maronite Catholic priest, monk, and hermit who is known for working miracles both during his life and after his death.

Religious leaders in Africa during a meeting in Rwanda's capital, Kigali. Credit: Caritas Africa

Faith Leaders in Africa Appeal for “debt forgiveness” ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year

Jul 23, 2024

Religious leaders in Africa are appealing for the continent’s debt cancellation ahead of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year to reduce the financial burdens that various African countries are grappling with.

Participants during the 19 July 2024 webinar. Credit: PACTPAN

Catholic Priest on How “survival mentality” is Impeding Authentic Formation in African Major Seminaries

Jul 23, 2024

Major Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” but must find ways to get by, a Catholic priest from Nigeria has said, and challenged institutions of formation of future Priests to encourage open communication between Seminarians and their respective formators.

Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde Urged to Live Priest’s Identity as “a man of peace, who fosters communion”

Jul 23, 2024

The identity of Catholic Priests is manifest in a life of peace and their fostering of togetherness, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of the Catholic Diocese of Mindelo in Cape Verde has said.

Bishop Simon Chibuga Masondole of the Catholic Diocese of Bunda in Tanzania. Credit: TEC

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Concerned as Some Candidates Admitted to Major Seminarians “without basic Catechism”

Jul 23, 2024

Some high school graduates in Tanzania are admitted to Major Seminaries to start their Priestly formation without basic Catechism knowledge, a Catholic Bishop in the East African country has said.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito. Credit: Radio Ecclesia Angola

Laws Criminalizing Vandalism, Sexual Abuse of Minors “disproportionate”: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Jul 23, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has faulted legal provisions to criminalize vandalism of public property and sexual abuse of minors, which legislators in the Southern African nation have adopted.

Children participating in Judo classes conducted by JRS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Credit: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Refugee Service Using “transformative power” of Judo to Foster Unity among Beneficiaries in Ethiopia

Jul 23, 2024

Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international entity of the members of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) is using judo to promote unity among young boys and girls from local and refugee communities in Ethiopia.

In the refugee camps in Goma, Caritas Goma is addressing essential needs by managing various WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Congo Giving Hope to “victims of the daily violence” in North Kivu Province: Report

Jul 23, 2024

Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is giving hope to the victims of violence in the country’s North Kivu Province through humanitarian assistance, according to a report.