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“Do not stop on the path of reconciliation”: Cardinal Parolin Concludes Burundi Visit with Call for Unity, Peace
The Vatican Secretary of State has concluded his official visit to Burundi with a call on the people of God in the East African nation to further the path of reconciliation and realize lasting peace.
AMECEA Members Agree on Creation of Diocesan Crisis Management Teams to Address Communication Delays
One of the key provisions of the 2025-2035 Communication policy that the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has unveiled is the establishment of crisis communication teams in Dioceses to help Local Ordinaries in passing across urgent information.
Emerging Religious Extremism in Historically Peaceful African Countries Cause for Concern: Catholic Aid Agency
Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has raised concern about the growing religious extremism in Africa, with cases of persecution emerging in countries that historically were peaceful.
Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Kinshasa in DR Congo Dies Aged 79, Eulogized as “a humble servant, man of prayer”
Bishop Edouard Kisonga Ndinga, retired Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has died at the age of 79.
Revolutionary Digital App to Link Over 60 Catholic Radios in Eastern Africa
The Department of Social Communications of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has spearheaded the development of a Digital App for Catholic Radios, a platform that brings together some 66 Catholic radio stations in its region.
Today, August 20, We Celebrate St. Bernard de Clairvaux
On August 20 the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a Doctor of the Church thanks to his writings and sermons which greatly influenced Europe during the 12th century, and his numerous efforts which helped to avoid a schism in the Church in 1130.
SECAM Official Lauds Eastern Africa Catholic Bishops for Innovation in Unveiling New Communication Policy, Digital App
An official of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has lauded members of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) for embracing innovation and demonstrating how integrating digitality and faith can effectively support the Church’s mission of evangelization.
“A heinous crime”: Nigerian Catholic Nun Steps Up Fight against Human Trafficking with Trauma-Informed Care Training
Sr. Theresa Ani of the Carmelite Missionaries (CM) is spearheading the fight against human trafficking by introducing trauma-informed care training, which entails equipping community members and caregivers with skills to facilitate the healing and reintegration of survivors.
Catholic Sisters at Recent G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa Thankful for Opportunity to Contribute to Global Issues
Catholic Sisters, who participated in the Group of 20 (G20) Interfaith Forum (IF20) in South Africa that concluded on August 14 have recognized with appreciation the opportunity to contribute to a gathering that brought together faith leaders to address global challenges.
Catholic Activists Petition Kenyan Government to Revoke Christian Religious Book Promoting Contraception
Members of CitizenGO Africa, a Catholic activist organization, are calling on Kenya’s Minister of Education to revoke the third edition of the new Christian Religious Education (CRE) Book Four that the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) published.
Don’t “be instruments of destruction”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Youths, Urges Peace, Nation-Building
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has called upon young people across the country to resist all forms of manipulation that could turn them into agents of violence.
Pursue Holiness in “simplicity, love in small things”: Catholic Archbishop in Mozambique to Newly Ordained Priest
Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Beira in Mozambique has called upon the Deacon he ordained a Priest to pursue holiness in practising the virtues of simplicity and love.
Let’s Foster Unity, Human Dignity, Faith Practice “as pillars for national renewal”: Bissau-Guinean Catholic Bishop
Bishop Víctor Luís Quematcha of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has urged citizens of the tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast to actively engage in the “national renewal” of their country by fostering unity, human dignity, and faith practice.
“People suffer for truth”: Catholic Archbishop Encourages Nigerians to Remain Faithful amid Persecution
The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on the people of God in the West African country to remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ, even in the face of opposition, persecution, and societal pressure to engage in evil.
Catholic Activists Denounce African Healthcare Group Turning “pharmacies into illegal abortion shops” in Kenya
Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGO Africa, are calling for an end to the activities of IPAS Africa Alliance, a Women’s Reproductive Health and Rights group, which they say is promoting the use of dangerous abortion pills by vulnerable Kenyan girls and women.
Today, August 19, We Celebrate St. John Eudes
St. John Eudes was a French missionary and the founder of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity, and was also the author of the liturgical worship of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Ensure Church Voice is “clear and compassionate”: Bishop at Launch of AMECEA Communication Policy, App
The 10-year communication policy unveiled by the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) needs to shape Catholic communicators in the region into better professionals, who communicate with clarity and compassion, the Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said.
Religious Life “not about personal ambition”: Assumption Sisters of Nairobi Superior Cautions against Disobedience
In joining Religious Life, members surrender the strong desire to achieve personal goals and in line with the vow of obedience, switch to the will of God, operating in an expanded horizon that involves prioritizing the needs of their respective Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL), a Superior General in Kenya has said.
17 Soldiers Dead after Clash in South Sudanese Diocese, Bishop on Pastoral Visit Recalls Panic, Appeals for “reason”
The August 16 clash between forces of Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) and their counterparts under the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), also known as the anti-governmental forces (AGF), in the areas of Lasu and Libogo in Central Equatoria State resulted in the death of at least 17 soldiers and caused disruption.
“We are learning from Africa”: Vatican Official Lauds Church in Africa’s Conservation, Human Dignity Initiatives
The Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (PIHD) has lauded the Church in Africa for spearheading initiatives towards conservation and human dignity.
