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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.

Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Be not afraid” amid Challenges in South Sudan: Catholic Bishop in Christmas Message

In his Christmas 2022 Message to the people of God under his pastoral care, the Catholic Bishop of South Sudan's...

Philippe Cardinal Ouédraogo, delivering his Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 Message. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Let us keep our weapons silent in favor of dialogue”: Cardinal in Burkina Faso

The Cardinal in Burkina Faso has called upon the people of God in the West African nation to put aside...

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE). Credit: CBCE

Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Hail Peace Agreement, Urge Stakeholders to Work “diligently”

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have hailed the early November peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s...

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Prayer Appeal for Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Umuahia Diocese in Nigeria

Prayers are being sought for the safe release of Fr. Christopher Ogide, the Catholic Priest reportedly abducted from Nigeria’s Umuahia...

Official logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Credit: Vatican Media

Bishops in DR Congo Engage Citizens to Give Pope Francis “a welcome worthy of his rank”

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are engaging citizens of the Central African nation to accord the...

Mons. Robert Cissé, appointed Bishop of Mali's Sikasso Diocese on 14 December 2022. Credit: Caritas Mali

Major Seminary Rector Appointed Bishop for Mali’s Catholic Diocese of Sikasso

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Bamako, Mali, as the Bishop for the country’s Sikasso...

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Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa

The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected...

Mons. António Manuel Bogaio Constantino, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Beira Archdiocese in Mozambique on 13 December 2022. Credit: Archdiocese of Beira

Comboni Superior in Mozambique Appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Beira Archdiocese

Pope Francis has appointed the Provincial Superior of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) in Mozambique as the Auxiliary...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Chad (CET) during a press conference to present their Christmas 2022 Message. Credit: CET

Catholic Bishops in Chad Urge Youth to “never use violence to solve problems”

Catholic Bishops in Chad are cautioning young people in the North-Central African nation against violence, urging them to “never use...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at  Holy Cross Kuchigoro Catholic Parish of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese on 11 December 2022. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Keep Faith amid “formidable challenges, social contradictions” in Nigeria: Archbishop

The Catholic Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on citizens to remain firm in their faith despite what he described as...

Bishop Peter Holiday. Credit: SACBC

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of 70-Year-Old Catholic Bishop in South Africa

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter John Holiday of the Catholic Diocese of Kroonstad in South Africa.

Official logo of the Synod on Synodality. Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality Opportunity to “journey together in truth”: Catholic Bishops in Chad

The ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality offers an opportunity for the Catholic Church in Chad to “journey together in truth”, Catholic Bishops...

Credit: Salesian Missions

Human Rights Day: Salesians Highlight Vulnerable Youth Empowerment Initiatives in Africa

On the annual event of Human Rights Day marked December 10, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians...

Mons. Gabriel Msipu Phiri, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Zambia's Chipata Diocese on 10 December 2022. Credit: ZCCB

Manager of Income Generating Initiatives in Zambian Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed the Manager of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) in Zambia’s Chipata Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop of the...

Pope Francis met Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege at the Vatican on 9 December 2022.

Pope’s Visit “strong signal, hope for peace” in Eastern DR Congo: Nobel Peace Prize Winner

The planned Papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early next year signals peace for the people of God in...

Late Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera. Credit: UEC

Ugandan Diocese Mourning Death of Pioneer Bishop, “founding Father”, Aged 92

The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Soroti in Uganda is mourning the passing on of Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera, the...

Altar of St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese. Credit: ACN

Suspects of Pentecost Sunday Attack “need to be prosecuted now”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop

Six months after the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and...

Late Bishop Marie-Edouard Mununu Kasiala. Credit: Kikwit Diocese

Congolese Bishop Known for Spearheading Fight against Ebola in DR Congo Dies in Belgium

Bishop Marie-Edouard Mununu Kasiala who has been known for spearheading the fight against the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Logo Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC). Credit: CATUC

Catholic University in Cameroon Soliciting Funds to Assist Crisis-Affected Students

The leadership of the Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC) is soliciting funds to assist students affected by the protracted crisis in the English-speaking regions...

Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, elected President of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR). Credit: Archdiocese of Kigali

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Elect Cardinal to Head Their Conference

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have elected Antoine Cardinal Kambanda President of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (CEPR).