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Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds “vibrancy and joy” of Nigerian Immigrants in Countries Abroad
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has commended Nigerian migrants for their significant contribution to the Catholic Church in their host countries, refuting claims that those who travel away from home lose their faith along the way.
Catholic Nuns’ Leadership Appeals for “fervent prayers” for Members Kidnapped from Nigeria’s Onitsha Archdiocese
The leadership of the Sisters’ Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM) is appealing for spiritual solidarity in favour of two of its members, who were reportedly abducted on Tuesday, January 7 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria.
Arise, “fold your sleeves; let’s build our country”: Cameroon Catholic Bishops’ President to Citizens at Annual Seminar
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has called on the people of God in the Central African nation to take personal responsibility in realizing the development of the country.
Kenyan Superior General Urges Newly Professed Nuns to “deepen personal, community prayer” During 2025 Jubilee Year
The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year gives women Religious an opportunity to “deepen” their communion with God in prayer, both communal and especially personal, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) that is headquartered in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has said.
Synodality “criterion for efficiency of our pastoral work”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon at 2025 Annual Bishops’ Seminar
Bishop Sosthène Léopold Bayemi Matjei of the Catholic Diocese of Obala in Cameroon has encouraged the fostering of Synodality in the mission of the Church.
Human Rights Foundation Condemns Attack on Sudanese Church amid Threats to “kill all Christians”
UK-based human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, has condemned the 30 December 2024 attack on a church belonging to the Sudanese Church of Christ (SCOC) in the country’s Gezira State reportedly by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that left at least 14 people seriously injured.
“You have chosen a life of sacrifice”: Catholic Bishop to Women Religious at Perpetual Profession in Kenya
Members of the Missionary Congregation of Evangelizing Sisters of Mary (ESM), who took their perpetual vows as women Religious at their Mother House at Ongata Rongai in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong have been reminded of their lifelong choice “of sacrifice”.
Cameroon’s Protracted Anglophone Crisis “progressively coming to an end”: Catholic Bishop
Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has expressed optimism about the resolution of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis.
At Episcopal Anniversary, Angolan Spiritan Archbishop Urged “to be a constant instrument of unity”
Archbishop Gabriel Mbilingi of Angola’s Lubango Catholic Archdiocese has been urged to continue fostering the unity of the people of God as he marks 25 years since he started his Episcopal Ministry.
Dedicated Co-Cathedral of Cameroon’s Buea Catholic Diocese “fruit of our collective prayers, contributions”: Bishop
The realization of the Divine Mercy Co-Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Buea in Cameroon that was dedicated on January 5 is a testament to the collective sacrifices, prayers, and generosity of the people of God, the Local Ordinary has said.
Catholic Church in Ethiopia Enters Christmas Season with Calls for Peace, Closeness with God
Christmas is a moment to get closer to God, Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel of Ethiopia’s Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa has said, and exhorted Ethiopians to create an environment where justice and peace prevail.
Let’s Handle Illegal Miners Stuck in South African Disused Mine “in a way that respects their dignity”: Catholic Bishop
The hundreds of illegal miners stuck in a disused mine in Silfontein in South Africa’s North West Province are human beings, whose dignity should be respected, Bishop Sithembele Sipuka has said.
“False”: Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Dismisses Mention of His Name in Abortion Bill Saga
The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has dismissed a government report that seems to suggest he is satisfied with proposed amendments to the controversial Bill that seeks to legalize abortion in the West African country.
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Convene to Deliberate on “synodality in the local context” in Annual Seminar
Putting into practice the deliberations of the multi-year Synod on Synodality that was concluded on 27 October 2024 in Rome constitutes a key focus of Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops, who have convened in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Buea for their 48th Annual Seminar.
Days after Ivorian Cardinal Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Man amid Bishop-Clergy Fallout, Priests Apologize
Members of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Man in Ivory Coast have expressed their regrets over the fallout with their Local Ordinary that resulted in the 27 December 2024 appointment of Jean-Pierre Cardinal Kutwa as Apostolic Administrator “Sede plena” of the Ivorian Episcopal See.
In 2025, Let’s Work Towards “peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims”: Catholic Archbishop in Niger
Christians in Niger have been urged to foster peace in their relationship with their Muslim counterparts, working towards unity of the people of God in the landlocked West African nation.
“Stop serving interests of global policies”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola to African Leaders
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has urged African leaders to reject policies from international communities that discriminate against and impoverish the people of God on the continent.
Renewal, Restoration, Liberation among Emphasis at Launch of 2025 Jubilee Year in South African Catholic Dioceses
On Sunday, December 29, the Feast Day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, various Catholic Dioceses in South Africa launched celebrations to start off the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with emphasis on the need for renewal, restoration, reconciliation, and liberation.
Finance Committee, Presidential Council Meetings ahead of Plenary Assembly among RECOWA’s “major” Activities in New Year
Preparations for the Plenary Assembly of the members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) constitute the “major” activities of the Catholic Bishops’ forum that brings together Church leaders from some 16 countries of West Africa, the Secretary General has said.
Days after 10 Die in Food Distribution Stampede in Nigeria, Archbishop Urges Collective Action to End Hunger
Days after the tragic stampede during the food distribution event that claimed the lives of 10 people in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, the Local Ordinary has called for collective action to address the challenge of food in the West African nation.
