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South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit Condemns Deadly Attack on Parish, Demands Justice
The Catholic Diocese of Torit has condemned the March 26 violent attack on Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Loa, Magwi County,...
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Catholic Bishops in Niger Urge Christians, Muslims to “unite to overcome evil and hatred”
Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a moment for...
“Resist any temptation to revert to arms”: Catholic Bishops to Parties Implicated in Rising Tensions in South Sudan
Members of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSS-CBC) are calling on all parties implicated in the rising tensions in the East-Central...
At Burial, Seminarian Murdered by Abductors in Nigeria Eulogized as “shining example of a life dedicated to the Lord”
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted and murdered in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi on March 13 was a “shining example” of dedication to the...
Catholic Priest Abducted from Owerri in Nigeria Regains Freedom, Chancellor Appreciates “fraternal solidarity, prayers”
Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on March 23 from the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has regained his freedom, an official of the Nigerian...
Cameroonian Catholic Diocese Suspends “all forms of worship” for Chapel after Desecrators Steal Blessed Sacrament
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bafang in Cameroon has directed that St. Augustine Famkeu Chapel of the Diocese remains closed...
Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the speedy and “safe release” of Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted...
“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests
Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained...
Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach
The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of...
Religious Leaders Ready to “facilitate meaningful dialogue” to End Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis: Catholic Archbishop
Religious leaders in Cameroon's English-speaking regions have expressed their readiness to facilitate dialogue between the government and separatists to resolve...
Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana Ends with Call to “strengthen Catholic identity in schools”
The Second National Catholic Education Forum in Ghana has ended with a call on those at the helm of Catholic...
Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Youths to “rise above culture of indifference, violence”, Foster Justice for All
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has cautioned youths in the Indian Ocean Island...
Catholic Priest Murdered in Nigeria’s Kafanchan Diocese “lived his life fully in service to God”: Local Ordinary
Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, a member of the Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria, who was murdered on March 5 has been...
Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna, a member of the Clergy of Italy’s Tortona Catholic Diocese, as the new Apostolic Nuncio...
Seminarian Abducted Alongside Catholic Priest from Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “gruesomely” Murdered, Priest Regains Freedom
Andrew Peter, the Seminarian abducted on March 3 from a Parish Rectory in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi alongside Fr. Philip Ekweli was murdered...
In 12 Years, Pope Francis Has “guided the Church's boat with wisdom, dedication”: Ivory Coast’s Catholic Bishops
As Pope Francis marks 12 years since his election as the 265th successor of St. Peter, Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have...
Franciscan Capuchin Representing Lusophone Africa Appointed Bishop in Guinea Bissau, Pledges to Serve “wholeheartedly”
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Victor Luís Quematcha, the representative of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in Portuguese Speaking Africa (Lusophone...
Joy in Nigeria’s Yola Catholic Diocese after Successful “rescue” of Two Priests Abducted from Parish Rectory
Fr. Matthew David Dutsemi and Fr. Abraham Saummam abducted on February 22 from the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria have been rescued, the...
Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Urge Citizens to “look beyond hardships, draw strength from faith” During Lent
Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria under the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) are calling upon citizens in the West African nation...
Murder of Nigerian Catholic Priest “cruel assault on our faith, our humanity”: Local Ordinary
The March 5 murder of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan is an attack on Christian faith...