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Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke

Jude Atemanke is a Cameroonian journalist with a passion for Catholic Church communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Buea in Cameroon. Currently, Jude serves as a journalist for ACI Africa.

A poster announcing the series of online conversations bringing together African theologians, priests, and religious, as well as laity in Africa. Credit: PACTPAN

Catholic Archbishop in Ivory Coast Proposes Three “effective approaches for participative synodality in Africa”

Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, the recently appointed Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan in Ivory Coast is proposing...

“I leave with many memories”: Outgoing Apostolic Nuncio in Ghana

Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, who is leaving Ghana after close to four years as the representative of the Holy Father in...

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: CECA

Respect for Human Dignity “opens us to harmonious relationship with other creatures”: Catholic Bishops in CAR

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA) are calling on the people of God in the country to uphold human dignity,...

Fire incident at the headquarters of Christ Embassy church in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

“Be strengthened, assured of our prayers”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria in Solidarity with Pastor after Church Inferno

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has expressed his solidarity with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome...

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: LANOCA

Lack of Patriotism, Unequal Resource Distribution, Nepotism among “blindness” Manifestations in CAR: Catholic Bishops

The Central African Republic (CAR) is ailing from multiple conditions that have left the country reeling in life-threatening deficiencies, Catholic...

Fr. Mikah Suleiman. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria Seeking Prayers for “quick, safe release” of Abducted Priest

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria is appealing for prayers for the “quick and safe” release of Fr. Mikah Suleiman abducted...

A poster announcing the National Youth Conference in Malawi. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

Planned National Youth Conference in Malawi to Help Young People Grow into “responsible leaders”

The leadership of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has announced a national youth conference aimed at preparing youths in the Southeast...

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, the newly installed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ahiara. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

“I stand before you today not as a man elevated, but as a servant”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop at Installation

Bishop Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, the newly installed Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ahiara, has called upon the people of God...

Provincial Vicar of Capuchin Friars in Ethiopia Appointed Vicar Apostolic of Soddo Vicariate

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Dejene Hidoto Gamo, a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap.), who has been...

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Nigerian Diocese Seeking “maternal intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help” for Release of Abducted Priest, Laity

The Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) in Nigeria is appealing for prayers through the intercession of Our Mother of Perpetual Help for the release...

Participants at Multi-religious Leaders SACBC conference. Credit: SACBC

“Accelerate efforts towards eradication of statelessness”: Catholic Archbishop to Stakeholders in Southern Africa

Archbishop Joseph Buti Tlhagale of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg has called upon stakeholders in Southern Africa, including religious leader and civil society...

Kenya’s President, William Ruto with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Kenya’s President Joins Pope Francis in Calling for “urgent end to violence” Globally, Highlights Sudan, DR Congo

Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has expressed his support for Pope Francis’ call for an end to violence in all parts of...

Bishop Prosper Bonaventure Ky with the 80 Major Seminarians. Credit: Fr. Paul Dah

New Major Seminarians in Burkina Faso Urged to Embrace Vocation with “courage, strength”

New Seminarians at Sts. Peter and Paul Kossoghen Major Seminary in Burkina Faso’s Catholic Archdiocese of Ouagadougou have been urged to embrace the call...

Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Ilorin  during the press conference to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day on 11 June 2024. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Despite Nigeria’s “superabundance of human, natural resources”, Many Live “below poverty line”: Catholic Bishop

The West African nation of Nigeria is endowed with multiple resources, yet many citizens languish in poverty, Bishop Anselm Pendo Lawani of...

Late Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima. Credit:  Paulines Publications Africa (PPA)

Tributes from the Catholic Church Pour in for Malawi’s Vice President Who Died in Plane Crash

The Catholic Church in Malawi is mourning the passing of the country’s Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a...

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah

“Democracy has to be an instrument of development”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria

On the occasion of Democracy Day in Nigeria marked annually on June 12, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese has underscored the...

Bishop Aurelio Gazzero, Coadjutor Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou in the Central African Republic (CAR). Credit: Lanoca

Cardinal in CAR Urges New Bishop to be Attentive to Needs of Impoverished Community

The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has urged the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bangassou to be...

Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, kidnapped from Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna on 9 June 2024. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna

Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan Sends out Prayer Appeal for Priest Abducted from Parish Rectory

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has sent out a prayer appeal, seeking the “urgent and safe release” of Fr. Gabriel Ukeh who was...

SECAM Officials with chaplains of Catholic Universities in Africa. Credit: SECAM

Education Should Foster Intellectual, Spiritual Development: SECAM Official to Universities in Africa

The Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has urged chaplains of Catholic universities in Africa...

Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese/A Marian apparition.

Marian Apparition Reported at a Parishioner’s Home in Cameroon Requires Thorough Discernment: Archbishop

Thorough discernment is needed in the alleged apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the residence of a faithful in...