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Catholic Bishops in Ghana Reflect on Relationship between Synodality and Renewal during Advent
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have reflected on the relationship between the Advent Season and Synodality, noting that in the country’s context, the Advent resonates deeply with the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.
In Advent 2025 Message, Catholic Bishop Decries Cameroon’s Prolonged Crisis, Post-election Violence, Urges Integrity
Bishop George Nkuo of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon has decried the country’s prolonged armed conflict and renewed post-election tensions, urging Christians to reject hatred, misinformation, and retaliation, and instead embrace justice, reconciliation, and integrity.
Tanzania’s Election-Related Violence “happened with the ferocity of a volcanic eruption,” Catholic Bishop Recalls
Bishop Bernadine Francis Mfumbusa of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kondoa has recalled the cruelty that surrounded the country’s election-related violence, said to have left thousands dead, saying that chaos happened “with the ferocity of a volcanic eruption.”
Catholic Church in Zimbabwe Decries Foreign Pressure to Promote Abortion
Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe have raised concern over attempts by foreign organizations to impose “the evil of abortion” in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Activists Caution African Countries against Digital ID System, Say it’s “a trap” in Disguise
Catholic activists at CitizenGo are calling upon African governments to reject the digital ID system, noting that the system, which allows individuals and organisations to prove their identity electronically, is “a trap” disguised as progress.
No Crown Without “basin of water and towel,” Bishop in South Sudan Urges Newly Ordained Deacons to Prioritize Service
Bishop Christian Carlassare of the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan has urged the newly ordained Deacons to make service their foremost priority, emphasizing that service lies at the heart of the Diaconal Ministry.
Solemnity of Christ the King Reminder Faith Transcends “daily religious practices”: Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds Christians that their faith extends beyond daily religious routines, pointing instead to the “ultimate purpose of human life,” the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
Catholic Archbishop Says Nigeria could be “saddest nation in the world”, Reflects on Country’s Good Days
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has reminisced on the days when the West African country was ranked the happiest place on earth, and expressed sorrow that the situation is no longer the same today.
Catholic Bishops in Zambia Express Concern Over Escalation of Intolerance ahead of 2026 Elections
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) have cautioned against the rise of “politically motivated confrontations” as the country heads towards the 2026 general election.
When a Shepherd Opens Doors: Kenyan Catholic Sister Reflects on Enduring Legacy of Bishop Sulumeti
When a person spends his adult life quietly opening doors for others, the true measure of his legacy is found in the people who walked through those doors—and then went on to light paths for many more.
Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Catholic Bishops Cite Moral Decline, Weak Institutions as Deepening Social Crisis Drivers
Members of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) have warned that moral decline, weak institutions, and the prioritization of private interests over the common good are deepening the countries’ social and political crisis.
Pastoral Agents in Mozambican Archdiocese Urged to Serve with Humility, “reject vanity, rivalry, and careerism”
Bishop Tonito Francisco Xavier Muananoua has called upon pastoral agents to service with humility, placing the mission of the Church above personal ambition.
Shock as Armed Attackers Kidnap Children at Catholic Elementary, Senior Schools in Nigeria
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora in Nigeria has described as “painful and disturbing” the Friday, November 21, kidnapping of children and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic Nursery, Primary, and Secondary Schools.
At Funeral Mass, Apostolic Nuncio Hails Pioneer Bishop of Kenyan Diocese for Keeping Politics Out of Church
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has lauded Bishop Philip Sulumeti, who passed on Sunday, November 9, for keeping politics out of the Church, noting that the Bishop’s firm stance on politics was out of his respect for the Eucharist and the temple of God.
Nigerian Catholic Bishop Calls for "serious renewal" among Clergy to Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called for “serious renewal” in the “clerical culture” in which members of the Clergy operate in order to address the allegations of sexual abuse in the Church.
Kidnapped Nigerian Priest Still Alive, Catholic Archdiocese Clarifies after Social Media Accounts of Cleric’s Murder
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna in Nigeria has refuted circulating social media reports that Fr. Bobbo Paschal, abducted on November 17, has been killed.
Clergy, Religious Cautioned against Social Media “celebritization” at Communicators Meeting in Kenya
The rapidly evolving digital environment is introducing new pressures that sometimes lead Clergy and the men and women Religious toward “celebritization”, a communication expert at the Dicastery for Communication (DFC) has warned.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Priest as Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, who has been serving as Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as the assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.
“No voice is insignificant”: Kenyan Bishop Urges Catholic Communicators to Embrace Collaboration and Capacity Building
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communication of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called on Church communicators in the East African country to deepen collaboration and prioritize capacity building in their apostolate, reminding them that no voice within the Church’s communication ministry is insignificant.
Let’s Maintain “Catholic identity in all our communications”: Kenyan Bishop at Start of Annual Consultative Meeting
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communication of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged Catholic media practitioners in Kenya to remain firmly rooted in their faith as they practice their profession in an increasingly dynamic media landscape.
