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Delegates Commit to Uphold “highest” Safeguarding Standards in Seminaries at AMECEA Conference
Delegates at the just-concluded conference on safeguarding in seminaries that was organized by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have committed to ensuring that Seminaries in the region uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
Catholic Sisters in Angola Reflect on Life, Legacy of Recently Canonized Members in Rome
Catholic Sisters in Angola have joined the universal Church in celebrating the canonization of members of their Congregations, who were canonized on October 19 by Pope Leo XIV in Rome, reflecting on their legacy of faith, courage, and service to humanity.
Congo Brazzaville Catholic Bishops Encourage Youth Formation to Build a Just, Peaceful Society
Catholic Bishops in the Republic of the Congo (Congo Brazzaville) have called for renewed evangelization, moral integrity, and active social engagement among young people and all members of the Church.
Catholic Entities in Ivory Coast Call for Non-Violence Ahead of October 25 Presidential Election
The Episcopal Commission for Justice, Peace, and the Environment in Ivory Coast and the National Laity Council are urging young people to reject violence and become agents of peace ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election.
Apostolic Nuncio for Burkina Faso, Niger Says New Mission is “a challenge as well as grace”
The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso and Niger has described his new mission as both a challenge and a grace.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: Catholic Entities Want Maternal Health, Child Hunger Eradication Prioritized
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) in collaboration with other Church entities in Africa has called on global leaders to prioritize maternal health and child hunger in the ongoing Group of twenty (G20) presidency in South Africa.
Today, October 24, We Celebrate St. Anthony Claret
Anthony Claret was born in Spain in 1807 and like his father, he was a weaver by trade. In his spare time, he studied Latin, and at the age of 22, he entered the seminary, and was ordained in 1835.
“Ignoring pain, suffering in people’s hearts is ignoring peace”: Cameroonian Catholic Bishop on Post-Election Violence
Bishop Emmanuel Abbo of Cameroon's Catholic Diocese of Ngaoundéré has called on Cameroonians to look beyond surface-level solutions to the tensions following the country's October presidential polls, warning that peace cannot be achieved without addressing the pain and injustice felt by many citizens.
“We pray for his safe release”: Catholic Priest on Abduction of Evangelical Christian Missionary in Niger
A Catholic Priest in Burkina Faso has appealed for prayers for the safe release of an evangelical Christian missionary abducted in Niger on Tuesday, October 21.
“Silence is endorsement”: Catholic Official in Nigeria Decries Government’s Inaction amid Persecution
The Director of the Institute of Consecrated Life in Africa (InCLA) in Nigeria has expressed concern about the rising wave of insecurity and persecution of Christians in the country, warning that the violence “threatens not only the Church but the soul of the nation.”
Holistic Formation Essential for Promotion of Safeguarding in Africa: Canon Law Scholar in Kenya
The Deputy Principal for Academic Affairs at the Jesuit Hekima University College in Kenya has emphasized the need for a holistic approach in the formation of Priests and the men and women Religious to ensure the effective fulfillment of their respective ministries.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Clergy, Consecrated Persons to “serve with courage, closeness, love for the Church”
Bishop António Francisco Jaca of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola has urged members of the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) to serve the Church with courage, closeness, and love, urging them to renew their commitment to fidelity, prudence, and humble service in their pastoral mission.
Tanzanian Catholic Bishop Encourages Continued Dialogue on Safeguarding in Africa
There is a need for the Church in Africa to continue fostering open dialogue on safeguarding minors and vulnerable adults under its pastoral care, the Chairman of the Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has said.
Benin’s Catholic Bishops Urge Dialogue, Peace Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have called on all political actors, civil society organizations, and citizens to work for peace, dialogue, and unity ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections.
Today, October 23, We Celebrate St. John of Capistrano
On Oct. 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint John of Capistrano, a Franciscan priest whose life included a political career, extensive missionary journeys, efforts to reunite separated Eastern Christians with Rome and a historically important turn at military leadership.
Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies: Southern Africa Bishops Share Best Wishes ahead of Meeting in Rome
As the Universal Church prepares for the October 24-26 Jubilee of the Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa have extended their blessings and words of encouragement to those participating in the gathering.
“Be regular”: American Teen Promoting Children’s Rosary in Africa Gives Tips on Prayer
The only way to build a relationship through prayer is by making it a habit, Asher Kaufman, who is visiting a number of African countries to promote the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent, has said.
Third Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Jinja Dies at 72, Eulogized as “a pillar of development in Church”
Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja in Uganda has passed on at the age of 72.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in Ivory Coast
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Abengourou in Ivory Coast and transferred Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli to San Pedro-en-Côte d’Ivoire Diocese.
“A moment of thanksgiving”: Catholic Bishop on Golden Jubilee of Missionaries of Africa in South Africa
Bishop Jan de Groef of the Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa has described the 50th anniversary of the presence of the Missionaries of Africa (MAfr/White Fathers) in the country as “a moment of thanksgiving” and reflection on the congregation’s missionary journey and contribution to the local Church.
