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Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina, appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka in Madagascar on 14 August 2024

Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary in Madagascar Appointed Bishop of Ambatondrazaka Diocese

Aug 14, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Orthasie Marcellin Herivonjilalaina who has been serving as the Rector of St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Toamasina, in Madagascar as the Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ambatondrazaka.

Archbishop in Nigeria Decries Rise in Prosperity Gospel, Proposes Comprehensive Catechesis to Deepen Evangelization

Aug 14, 2024

Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has called for comprehensive catechesis to deepen evangelization in the West African country that he says is experiencing a rise in “prosperity Gospel” preachers.

Ignorance of God’s Word Presents Opportunity to Deepen Evangelization: Laity in Nigeria Told

Aug 14, 2024

The Catholic Laity in Nigeria must not be discouraged by the growing ignorance of God’s word, but must embrace it as an opportunity to step up their evangelization efforts, the chairman of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI) in Port Harcourt has said.

Today, August 14, We Celebrate Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Aug 14, 2024

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan priest, missionary and martyr, is celebrated throughout the Church today, August 14.

Prelates at African Synodal Palaver Appeal for Patience, Understanding, amid Criticism of “not smelling like sheep”

Aug 13, 2024

Being a Catholic Bishop in Africa involves a lot of work that sometimes leaves Bishops exhausted, participants at a the10th session of the ongoing synodal palavers have been told, and urged to be more patient with their shepherds who sometimes appear not to be available for everyone.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Nsukka

Number of Catholic Priests for Nigerian Diocese Surpasses 400 with 23 New Priestly Ordinations

Aug 13, 2024

The number of Catholic Priests serving in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has surpassed 400, following the ordination of 23 new Priests on August 10.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Southern African Catholic Bishops Alarmed at Rise in Substance Abuse among Youths

Aug 13, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are concerned that alcohol and substance abuse among young people is on the rise in the southern region of South Africa, Eswatini, and Botswana.

Credit: Archdiocese of Luanda

“Do not be deceived by easy things”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola at Conclusion of Youth Festival

Aug 13, 2024

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has encouraged young people to avoid settling for an easy life and to seek meaningful change with courage and determination.

Today, August 13, We Celebrate Saint Maximus

Aug 13, 2024

"To harbor no envy, no anger, no resentment against an offender is still not to have charity for him. It is possible, without any charity, to avoid rendering evil for evil. But to render, spontaneously, good for evil - such belongs to a perfect spiritual love." - Saint Maximus.

Credit: RAdio Maria Cabo Verde

National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths in Cape Verde Concludes with Call to “be a witness of God’s love”

Aug 12, 2024

At the conclusion of the National Jubilee Year of Catholic Youths, Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Mindelo has urged young people to be living witnesses of God's love in their daily lives.

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC). Credit: Jesuit Communications

“Deeply troubling”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops Concerned about Rising Tensions ahead of Regional Summit

Aug 12, 2024

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed concern about growing tensions and violations of human rights in the country ahead of the 44th Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Heads of State meeting scheduled for August 17.

Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal. Credit: CNL

Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools

Aug 12, 2024

Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal have condemned Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remark on the wearing of Muslim headscarf (hijab) in institutions of learning. 

Bishop Philippe Rukamba (right) and Mons. Jean Bosco Ntagungira (left)

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop in Rwanda, Appoints Successor

Aug 12, 2024

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Philippe Rukamba from the pastoral care of the Butare Diocese in Rwanda and appointed Mons. Jean Bosco Ntagungira, as his successor.

Today, August 12, We Celebrate Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Aug 12, 2024

"In Madame de Chantal I have found the perfect woman, whom Solomon had difficulty finding in Jerusalem". - St. Francis de Sales, her spiritual director.

In Anniversary Speeches, Church Entities Laud ACI Africa for “amplifying” Church’s Voice, Exhibiting “professionalism”

Aug 11, 2024

In speeches during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), various Church entities have lauded the Kenya-based news service of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in Africa for giving media visibility to the activities of the Church in Africa. 

“Let us stand together to build a good future”: Pioneer Bishop of South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese at Installation

Aug 11, 2024

The pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu that was recently erected in South Sudan has urged the people of God in his Episcopal See to foster collaboration, working together towards the building of a future characterized with hope.

Togo’s Lomé Catholic Archdiocese Gets Apostolic Administrator Days after Passing on of Local Ordinary

Aug 11, 2024

Days after the passing on of Archbishop Yves-Nicodème Anani Barrigah-Benissan of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lomé in Togo, the Apostolic Nunciature in the West African nation has announced the appointment of Bishop Isaac Jogues Agbémenya Kodjo Gaglo of the country’s Aného Diocese as the Apostolic Administrator of the Metropolitan See.

Br. Elias Mokua, a Kenyan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits). Credit: ACI Africa

Journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic Media Houses in Artificial Intelligence Training to “remain relevant, competitive”

Aug 11, 2024

Journalists in Nairobi-based Catholic media outlets have lauded the training on effective engagement with Artificial intelligence tools (AI) important for their journalism apostolate in view of maintaining relevance and “competitive”.

Today, August 11, We Celebrate Saint Clare of Assisi

Aug 11, 2024

"Go forth without fear, Christian soul, for you have a good guide for your journey. Go forth without fear, for He that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother." - Saint Clare, on her deathbed in 1253

ACI Africa’s 5th Anniversary: Keynote Speaker Invites EWTN to Support First-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa

Aug 10, 2024

The keynote speaker at the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa) has invited the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) to collaborate with SIGNIS Africa, the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, in hosting the first-ever SIGNIS World Congress in Africa.