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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.

Credit: Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI)

Fraud, Violence Undermined Voter Confidence: Bishops in DR Congo on General Elections

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified fraud and violence as incidents that undermined voter confidence...

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Expresses Solidarity with, Support for Cyclone Victims

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius has expressed his solidarity with and support for victims of Cyclone Belal that...

General Brice Oligui Nguema with members of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon (CEG) during the 15 January 2024 audience. Credit: Presidency of Gabon

In Audience with Gabon’s President, Bishops Appeal for Values “dear to our country”

Catholic Bishops in Gabon have appealed for the fostering of values that are “dear to” the West African nation during...

Fr. Théophile Akoha, Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou. Credit: Archdiocese of Cotonou

Catholic Archdiocese in Benin Aims for “ecological conversion” in “Green Church Program”

Benin’s Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou is aiming to achieve “ecological conversion” through an initiative dubbed “Green Church Program”, an official in the...

Michael Cardinal Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD). Credit: Caritas Africa

Vatican Cardinal to Visit Catholic Hospital, Meet Bishops in 4-day Pastoral Trip to Benin

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) is scheduled to be in the West African nation of Benin...

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

Catholic Bishops in CAR Denounce “sterile rivalry between Clerics and Laity”

Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have denounced the differences and competition between members of the Clergy and...

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) during the closing Mass of their 47th Annual Seminar in the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo. Credit: NECC

Bishops in Cameroon Express “compassion” for Victims of “atrocities” in Country’s Regions

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have expressed their “compassion” for victims of violence in the Far North region as well as...

A bishop's pectoral cross. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Djibouti’s Catholic Bishop, Appoints Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giorgio Bertin from the pastoral care of the lone Catholic Diocese in Djibouti and...

Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla during the 10 January 2024 handing over ceremony.

New Cardinal in South Sudan Installed as President of Catholic Bishops' Conference

Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla, the newly elevated South Sudanese Cardinal has been installed as President of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’...

Late Archbishop Philippe Fanoko Kossi Kpodzro. Credit: Lomé Archdiocese

Catholic Archbishop Known for Freedom, Democracy Advocacy in Togo Dies at 93

Archbishop Philippe Fanoko Kossi Kpodzro, who has been known for freedom and democracy advocacy in Togo has passed on in Sweden,...

Archbishop Andrew Fuanya Nkea, President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) during the 9 January 2024 opeining ceremony of the 47th Annual Seminar of NECC. Credit: NECC

Bishops’ Conference President Urges Cameroonians to Ensure 2024 is “a year of real peace”

The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has urged citizens of the Central Africa nation to work towards ensuring...

Second Catholic Bishop of Mutare Diocese in Zimbabwe Dies “peacefully” at 84

Bishop Alexio Churu Muchabaiwa, the second Catholic Bishop of Mutare Diocese in Zimbabwe, has passed on “peacefully” after an illness. He...

Bishop Gélase Armel Kema (right) and Mons. Abel Liluala (left), appointed Archbishops of Owando and Pointe-Noire Archdiocese respectively on 6 January 2024.  Credit: Ouesso Diocese, Archdiocese of Pointe-Noire

Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinaries for Two Catholic Archdioceses in Congo Brazzaville

Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Archdioceses of Pointe-Noire and Owando in the Republic of Congo, popularly known...

The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in DRC. Credit: CENI

Church Leaders in DR Congo “strongly condemn” Violence Following General Elections

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) have “strongly condemned” cases of violence recorded...

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

"NO to any form of blessing of same-sex couples”: Congolese Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined other Catholic Church leaders in Africa who have prohibited...

St. Peter's Basilica. | Credit: vvo/Shutterstock

Fiducia Supplicans: More Reactions from Catholic Bishops in Africa on Same-sex Blessings

Reactions have continued to pour in from Catholic Bishops in Africa on Fiducia Supplicans (FS), with many expressing their reservations about the...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina-Niger (CEBN)/Credit: Fr. Paul Dah

Fiducia Supplicans: Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso, Niger Urge Calmness, “firm” Faith

Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have cautioned the people of God in their respective countries against “anxiety” amid...

Some of the vulnerable children who gifts from Give Hope to Our Children (GHOC), a Catholic Association in Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Entity in Cameroon “brings joy” to Vulnerable Children in Christmas Initiative

Give Hope to Our Children (GHOC), a Catholic Association run by a Priest of Cameroon’s Douala Archdiocese, has reached out to...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET). Credit: CET

In Christmas Message, Catholic Bishops in Chad Call for Walking “together in justice”

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) are calling on the people of God in the North-Central African nation to “walk...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: Presidency of Benin

Homosexuality “contrary to God's will since the creation of the world”: Bishops in Benin

Same-sex tendencies and practices are in contravention of the will of God from creation, Catholic Bishops in Benin have said.