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“Double Tragedy”: Superior General of Religious Institute in Kenya Speaks on Death, Arrest of its Members

Oct 16, 2025

The Religious Institute of the Nazareth Sisters of the Annunciation (NSA) has expressed deep sorrow following the loss of one of their members, Sr. Anselmina Karimi, who reportedly died under “unclear circumstances” on October 12.

Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Catholic Bishops in Tanzania Decry Continued Abductions, Urge Government to Safeguard Right to Life

Oct 16, 2025

The Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has called on Tanzanian authorities to address rampant abductions and disappearances in the East African nation.

Fr. Osvaldo Vicente Dala. Credit: Fr. Osvaldo Vicente Dala

“Vocations fair” Set to Crown Mission Month in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

Oct 16, 2025

The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has announced that the planned “Vocations and Missions Park”, scheduled for October 19, will mark the high point of the Archdiocese’s Mission month.

Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya and a poster announcing the Launch of the National Laity Day in Malawi. Credit: MCCB

Malawi’s Catholic Bishops to Launch Laity Day to Boost Evangelization Efforts among Lay People

Oct 16, 2025

Members of the Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops (MCCB) are set to launch the National Laity Day, an initiative aimed at empowering the Lay faithful in the country to evangelize and integrate their faith into daily life, both personally and within their families.

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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

Oct 15, 2025

Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged Christian persecution.

Sr. Anselimina Karimi, who is believed to have been murdered on the night of 11 October 2025 in Meru. Credit: Radio 47 Digital

Catholic Sister in Kenya Detained for “own safety” as Probe into Colleague’s Death Continues: Judge

Oct 15, 2025

A judge in Kenya has ordered the continued detention of a Catholic Sister accused of involvement in the death of her colleague in the country’s Catholic Diocese of Meru, citing the seriousness of the alleged offense, the need to complete investigations, and concerns for her personal safety.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Archdiocese of Kinshasa

Cardinal Ambongo Seeks Prayers for Success of Mission to Congolese Diocese Experiencing Leadership Crisis

Oct 15, 2025

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has appealed for prayers for the success of a special mission to the Diocese of Wamba, which he is undertaking at the request of the Holy See, following a leadership crisis that has affected the local Church community.

TEC Secretary General Fr. Charles Kitima. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops Disown “Fake” Statement Circulating on Social Media Ahead of 2025 Elections

Oct 15, 2025

The Secretary General of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) has disowned a document falsely attributed to the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation under the theme “The Voice of the People is the Voice of God,” describing it as “fake.”

Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: KCCB

Catholic Archbishop to Exam Candidates in Kenya: “Don't give up”

Oct 15, 2025

Archbishop Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has encouraged students preparing for their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) examinations to trust in God and to remain focused as they approach their final papers.

ishop Gabriel Edoe Kumordji with delegates from Huawei Technologies. Credit: Catholic Trends

Ghana’s Bishops Partner with Huawei Technologies to Power Over 4,000 Catholic Institutions with Solar Energy

Oct 15, 2025

Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) have entered into a partnership with Huawei Technologies to boost the Church’s nationwide solar energy initiative, aimed at providing clean power to more than 4,000 Catholic institutions across the country.

Late Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. Credit: Courtesy Raila Odinga's Facebook page

Kenya’s Former Prime Minister, Champion of Democracy and Regional integration in Africa Dies Aged 80

Oct 15, 2025

Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told multiple news outlets on the morning of Wednesday, October 15.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu Archdiocese at KAVA Meeting in Nairobi. Credit: Capuchin TV

Kenyan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Proper Formation in Human Sexuality among Future Priests and Religious

Oct 14, 2025

The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu has called on vocation animators to ensure that young people preparing for Priesthood and Religious Life have a clear and “correct understanding of human sexuality.”

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu Archdiocese at KAVA Meeting in Nairobi. Credit: Capuchin TV

“Don’t preach the gospel of compromise”: Catholic Archbishop Cautions against Paganism in Kenya

Oct 14, 2025

The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu in Kenya has expressed concern over the growing influence of paganism in the East African country.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone's Archdiocese of Freetown during the celebration of the feast day of Sr. Edward the Confessor. Credit: Archdiocese of Freetown -Communication Unit

Archbishop of Freetown Calls for Dialogue as City Council Forms Burial Team for Victims of “Kush” Drug Crisis

Oct 14, 2025

The Archbishop of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has appealed for dialogue with young people in the West African nation, expressing concern that many are dying from the use of “kush”, a substance that authorities in the country have described as an epidemic.

Some of the Bishops during the IMBISA Plenary and Golden Jubilee. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Manzini

IMBISA Delegates “deeply impressed” by Manzini Diocese’s Hosting of Plenary, Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Local Ordinary

Oct 13, 2025

The Bishop of Eswatini’s only Catholic Diocese of Manzini, which hosted the 14th Plenary Assembly of the Inter-Regional Meeting of the Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) alongside the regional body’s Golden Jubilee, has expressed gratitude for the positive feedback received from participants, saying they were “deeply impressed” by the organization of the celebrations.

Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu of the Catholic Diocese of Ho in Ghana. Credit: Ho Diocese

Ghana’s Ho Diocese Celebrates Papal Recognition of Four Catholics for Service to Church, Humanity

Oct 13, 2025

The Local Ordinary of Ghana’s Ho Catholic Diocese has expressed gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for conferring Papal honours on four members of his Episcopal See in recognition of their dedicated service to the Church and humanity.

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Lay Catholics in Ivory Coast Urged to Transform Society through “justice, peace, human dignity”

Oct 13, 2025

A Catholic Priest in Ivory Coast has encouraged members of the Laity to take an active role in transforming society through faith, justice, and service, fostering human dignity.

Sr. Elizabeth Njoki wa Joel poses for a photo outside the ASN Heritage Room. Credit: ACI Africa

From Tradition to Vocation: Veteran Kenyan Sister Reflects on Why African Girls Chose Religious Life

Oct 13, 2025

When Religious Sisters’ Congregations were started in Kenya, parents who were still deeply traditional found it difficult to allow their girls to embrace a way of life that was alien to them. The only vocation that made sense then was marriage; and a young girl was nurtured for it. 

Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese. Credit: SACBC

Let’s Promote Artisanal Mining in South Africa to Curb Illegal Practices: Catholic Bishop

Oct 13, 2025

To curb illegal mining and promote sustainable livelihoods, Bishop Victor Hlolo Phalana of South Africa’s Klerksdorp Catholic Diocese has called for the legalization and promotion of artisanal mining, particularly to empower young people in the country.

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Newly Ordained Priests in Mozambique and Angola Urged to “build intimacy with Christ”

Oct 13, 2025

Newly ordained Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Xai Xai in Mozambique and the Diocese of Benguela in Angola have been encouraged to root their ministry in deep communion with Christ, nurturing an intimate relationship with Him through prayer and the Eucharist as the foundation of their pastoral service.