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Bishop Eugène Cyrille Houndékon reading the message of members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Pray, Fast for “true peace”: Benin’s Catholic Bishops in Lenten Message

Feb 11, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Benin are inviting the people of God in the West African nation to engage in various forms of prayer and to fast during the Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for “true peace” in the country. 

Members of the  Heads of various units of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria during the Fourth Media Parley with Journalists. Credit: ACI Africa

People “killed on a daily basis”: Catholic Communicator on Security Challenges in Nigeria

Feb 11, 2024

Nigeria is facing far-reaching security challenges, with daily reports of abduction and deaths, the National Director of Social Communications in Nigeria has said.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on Feb. 11, 2024. | Vatican Media

Pope on Our Lady of Lourdes Feast: The Church is Close to all who are Sick or Frail

Feb 11, 2024

Speaking on a rainy Sunday in Rome from the window of the Apostolic Palace to the crowd huddled under umbrellas below, the pope said that he wanted to express the closeness “of the entire Church to all those who are sick or frail.”

Before concluding his 8-day Trip to South Sudan Michael Cardinal Czerny blessed a boat that the local Caritas will use to transport migrants and refugees across the Nile River from Renk to Malakal. Credit: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD)

Vatican Cardinal Ends South Sudan Trip with Blessing of Boat as “a sign of God's love”

Feb 10, 2024

The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has concluded his eight-day pastoral trip to South Sudan with the blessing of a boat for transporting migrants and refugees along the Nile River from Renk, an “outreach point” in the Northeastern part of South Sudan for those fleeing violence in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital city.

Fr. Kenneth Kanwa (right) and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu (left). Credit: Ahiara Diocese

Two Religious Priests Kidnapped in Nigeria Regain Freedom, Hospitalized for “checkup”

Feb 10, 2024

Fr. Kenneth Kanwa and Fr. Jude Nwachukwu, who were abducted from their Rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Fier Parish of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Pankshin on February 1 have been released and admitted in hospital for examination.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya poses for a photo with PMS Coordinators drawn from Kenyan Catholic Dioceses alongside officials of the Commission for Missions and PMS Operations of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit ACI Africa.

Listening, Consoling Priorities in Christ’s Mission: Nuncio in Kenya to PMS Officials

Feb 10, 2024

The mission of Jesus Christ prioritizes closeness to the people of God, paying attention to their needs with compassion and servant attitude, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.

Logo of Swaziland's Catholic Diocese of Manzini. Credit: Diocese of Manzini

Catholic Entity in Eswatini “perturbed” by Stockouts of Medicine, Call for “urgent” Action

Feb 10, 2024

Members of the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office (CPLO) in the Kingdom of Eswatini have expressed their concern about persistent shortage of medicine in the health institutions of Africa’s last absolute monarch.

Holy Ghost Schools - Makueni. Credit: Fr. John Kamangara

“Milestone in evangelization”: Official on Kenyan Spiritan School’s 10th Anniversary

Feb 9, 2024

The planned celebration to mark 10 years since Holy Ghost Schools - Makueni was established in Kenya is a testament to the evangelization mission of the members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit under the Protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) in the East African nation, the Director of the boys’ secondary school has said. 

Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in Cameroon’s Diocese of Buea present a certificate of appreciation to Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Men in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese in “total support” of Bishop against “distractors”

Feb 9, 2024

Members of the Catholic Men Association (CMA) in Cameroon’s Diocese of Buea are in solidarity with Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi, who has been facing attacks since he started governing the Cameroonian Diocese, first as Apostolic Administrator in December 2019. 

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

“Nobody should remain at home”: Catholic Bishops to Electorate in South Africa

Feb 9, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) are urging the electorate in South Africa to participate in this year’s general elections in which the incumbent, President Cyril Ramaphosa, is set to seek a second term as the country’s head of state.

A flooded neighborhood in DR Congo's capital, Kinshasa. Credit: Caritas Congo Asbl

Caritas Congo Appeals for Humanitarian Aid for Thousands “in dire need” after Floods

Feb 9, 2024

Officials of Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), are appealing for humanitarian aid to reach out to thousands of people affected by deadly floods.

Credit: Sr. Michelle Njeri

Called by Christ, “put your strength, hope in Him”: Bishop to Catechists in Kenyan Diocese

Feb 9, 2024

The ministry of Catechists is a calling by the Lord to carry on His ministry of evangelization in the world among His people, the Catholic Bishop of Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese has said.

Michael Cardinal Czerny after the Diaconate Ordination of Seminarians Michael Thilyang Gatkek, Emmanuel Changjwok Pawang Lual, and Matthew Akoabanda Arrey at the Catholic Church dedicated in honor of St. Josephine Bakhita on 8 February 2024. Credit: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD)

Shun “every form of vanity”: Vatican Cardinal to Newly Ordained Deacons in South Sudan

Feb 8, 2024

The Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has called upon the three Deacons he ordained in South Sudan on Thursday, February 8, the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, to shun all forms of pride and self-idolatry, which he said would distance them from God’s graces. 

Michael Cardinal Czerny during the 8 February 2024 Holy Mass marking the Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita and the tenth annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking. Credit: Credit: Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD)

St. Bakhita, “strong example of being hopeful”: Vatican Cardinal at Mass in South Sudan

Feb 8, 2024

St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking, is a model of resilience and hope worth emulating, the Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) has said.

Postponing Polls Threat to Senegal’s “enviable democratic credentials”: Catholic Entity

Feb 8, 2024

The decision to postpone of the presidential elections in Senegal threatens the West African country’s democratic reputation, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has said.

PMC Members “pillars” of Vocations to Religious Life: Pontifical Mission Official in Kenya

Feb 8, 2024

Members of the Pontifical Missionary Children (PMC), a society founded on the motto “children helping children” that aims to the Catholic faith to children from 0-14 years, are a key source of and strength to vocations to Priestly and Religious Life, an official of the   Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Kenya has said.  

Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province. Credit: Bishop Emmanuel Badejo

“Nigeria fast becoming a hostile, killing field”: Catholic Bishops in Ibadan Province

Feb 8, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province (IEP) are alarmed by the recurrent and “pervasive” security challenges in the West African nation, which they compare to a battlefield characterized with hostility and killing.

Religion for Peace by John Cardinal Onaiyekan . Credit: ACI Africa

In New Book, Cardinal Highlights His “unwavering commitment” to Fostering Peace in Nigeria

Feb 8, 2024

In a new book, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has highlighted his involvement in peacebuilding initiatives in his native country of Nigeria, and across the globe. 

Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life (WDCL) at Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese. Credit: Beira Archdiocese

Shun “temptation of material attachment”: Catholic Bishop in Mozambique to Consecrated

Feb 8, 2024

Women and men Religious need to make every effort to free their hearts from worldly attractions if they have to advance the Kingdom of God, Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino has said. 

Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela of Kenya's Catholic Diocese of Kitui. Credit: Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela

“Very worrying”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya on Violence in Families, Urges Love, Respect

Feb 8, 2024

Increased cases of violence involving family members in Kenya is “very worrying”, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Kitui has said.