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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.

Dr. Emmanuel Aliba Kiiza lisitening to a presentation during the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Church Official Faults “human action” for Environmental Degradation in Uganda

Environmental degradation in Uganda is a result of “human action”, a Catholic Church official has said.

Dr. Paolo Ruffini addressing delegates of the 20th AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 12 July 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

News Reports Can Enhance “ecological ethics”: Vatican Official to Eastern Africa Bishops

The gathering, production, and dissemination of news reports has the ability to “help spread ecological ethics”, the Prefect of the...

Ambassador Donald John Wright addressing delegates of the 20th AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 11 July 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

Conserving Environment “not a choice, a necessity”: U.S. Diplomat in Tanzania to AMECEA

The responsibility of conserving the environment “is not a choice but a necessity to future generations”, the U.S. ambassador to...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of the Indian Ocean (CEDOI). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Indian Ocean Catholic Bishops Highlight “priority areas” in Synod on Synodality Process

Catholic Bishops in the countries of the Indian Ocean have, in a collective message at the end of their Plenary...

Members of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC) during their plenary assembly in Kinshasa. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in Burundi, DRC, Rwanda “deeply concerned” about Violence, Urge Dialogue

Catholic Bishops in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda have, in a collective statement, expressed concern about...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

“True compassion must be translated into concrete ways”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has emphasized the need for manifesting love for the needy in society in “concrete...

Children receive meals to improve education in Zambia. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Entity Spearheading Livelihood Program for Learners, Women in Zambia: Report

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has reported spearheading a...

Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille, delivering the message of members of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Vatican Cardinal’s Visit an “encouragement to remain vigilant”: Bishops in Sudan, S. Sudan

Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan have, in a collective statement, described the visit of the Vatican Secretary of State to...

Fr. Peter Amodu, freed from captivity in Nigeria's Otukpo Diocese on 8 July 2022. Credit: Otukpo Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Thankful for “speedy and safe release” of Spiritan Priest

The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Nigeria has expressed gratitude to God and the people of God for their prayers...

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo to address delegates of Planned SECAM Plenary Assembly as Guest of Honor. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Ghana’s President to Address Delegates of Planned SECAM Plenary Assembly as Guest of Honor

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to address Catholic Bishops in Africa as “guest of honor” during the...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde and other Church and government officials after the signing of new agreements between the Catholic Church and the government of DRC. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Signed Church-State Pacts in DRC Start of “more intense collaboration”: Vatican Cardinal

The Vatican Secretary of State has described the signing of new agreements between the Catholic Church and the government of...

Bishop Jude Ayodeji Arogundade of Ondo, Nigeria. Credit: Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)

Pentecost Sunday Massacre in Nigerian Church “an act of genocide”: Catholic Bishop

A Nigerian Catholic Bishop has, in an interview with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, said the Pentecost Sunday attack on St....

Pilgrims praying at the Shrine of Our Lady of Yagma in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Credit: ACN

Survivors Recount “terrifying” Experience of July 3 Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso

Survivors of a terrorist attack in Bourasso in Burkina Faso’s Nouna Diocese that left dozens killed have recounted their experiences...

Front page of the policy document, tagged, "Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications". Credit: Courtesy Photo

Faith Entities “not consulted” in Move to Legalize Abortion in Nigerian State: Archbishop

Faith-based leaders and Catholics were not consulted in the move by the State of Lagos in Nigeria to legalize abortion...

Fr. Emmanuel Silas, abducted in Nigeria's Kafanchan Diocese on 4 July 2022. Credit: Kafanchan Diocese

Prayers Sought for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest in Kafanchan Diocese, Nigeria

Prayers are being sought for the “quick and safe release” of a Catholic Priest kidnapped from his Parish residence in...

Fr. Peter Udo (left) and Fr. Philemon Oboh (right) abducted in Nigeria's Uromi Diocese on 2 July 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Two Catholic Priests in Uromi Diocese, Nigeria, Kidnapped

Two Catholic Priests ministering in Nigeria's Uromi Catholic Diocese have been abducted after gunmen attacked their car along the Benin-Ekpoma...

Pope Francis sends a video message to the people of DRC and South Sudan, 2 July 2022./ Screenshot: Vatican News YouTube channel.

“Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope”: Pope Francis to Congolese, South Sudanese

Pope Francis has urged the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan not to...

“Be missionaries everywhere”: Archbishop to New Priests, Deacons in Douala, Cameroon

Newly Ordained Priests and Deacons in the Catholic Diocese of Douala, Cameroon, have been encouraged to “be generous” with their...

Fr. Christopher Itopa Onotu after his release on 30 June 2022. Credit: Lokoja Diocese

After Weeks in Captivity, Catholic Priest of Lokoja Diocese in Nigeria Regains Freedom

Fr. Christopher Itopa Onotu, the Catholic Priest who was kidnapped on June 4 from his Parish residence in the Diocese of Lokoja...

Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso of Nigeria's Kaduna Archdiocese. Credit: ACN

Nigerians “on edge; nobody is safe anywhere”: Catholic Archbishop amid Rising Insecurity

The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna in Nigeria has decried the deteriorating security in various parts of the West African nation,...