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.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Kisangani. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo’s Kisangani Province Decry Violence, Urge “frank dialogue”

The Catholic Bishops in the Kisangani Ecclesiastical Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have bemoaned heightened insecurity in...

Vatican Unveils Logo, Motto of Pope Francis’ July Apostolic Visit to DR Congo

Officials of the Holy See Press have unveiled the logo and motto of Pope Francis’ Apostolic visit to the Democratic...

Mons. Christian Carlassare, Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese Diocese in South Sudan, to be ordained Bishop on 25 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“I entrust myself to the Lord, your prayers": South Sudan Bishop-elect ahead of Ordination

The Catholic Bishop-elect for Rumbek Diocese, Mons. Christian Carlassare is entrusting himself “to the Lord” and to the prayers of the people...

Fr. Idris Moses Gwanube, ordained to the Priesthood on February 25 after he converted from Islam to Catholicism. Credit: Fr. Idris Moses Gwanube

Nigerian Priest Recalls Journey to Priesthood after Converting from Islam to Catholicism

A Catholic Priest recently ordained in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, recalled his journey to...

Bishop Macram Max Gassis. Credit: AMECEA

Catholic Bishop in Sudan Concerned about Inter-Communal Violence, Appeals for Dialogue

The Catholic Bishop emeritus of El Obeid Diocese in Sudan, Bishop Macram Max Gassis, has expressed concern about inter-communal violence in the...

Some members of the Episcopal Conference of Rwanda (C.Ep.R). Credit: C.Ep.R

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda Dedicate New Pastoral Year to Education in Schools

Catholic Bishops in Rwanda have, in a collective statement at the end of their first Plenary Assembly this year, announced...

Bishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré (center) addressing journalists at the of the 4th edition of the Alfred Diban Catholic Solidarity Fund (FCSAD). Credit: CEBN

Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso Launch Fund to Help “people, communities facing crises”

Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso have, through the development and humanitarian arm of the Church in the West African nation,...

Archbishop François-Xavier Maroy Rusengo, addressing journalists after a meeting with the Governor of North Kivu on 9 March 2022. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis “is coming as the father of a big family”: Catholic Archbishop in DR Congo

Pope Francis will be visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “as the father of a big family”, the Catholic...

Archbishop-elect Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on 09 March 2022. Credit: Catholic Broadcast Commission,Nigeria.

Newly Appointed Archbishop in Nigeria Elected President of Catholic Bishops' Conference

Four days after being appointed Archbishop for Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese, Bishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji who has been at the helm of Umuahia Diocese has...

Bishop Toussaint Iluku Bolumbu (left) of Bokungu-Ikela Diocese, Prime Minister, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde (center) and Archbishop Ernest Ngboko Ngombe (right) after the 8 March 2022 meeting in DRC's capital, Kinshasa. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo, State to Partner to Construct Shrine Ahead of Papal Visit

Plans are underway for Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to partner with the government of the...

Nigerian Priest Suspended Over Tribal Remarks Recalled after “thorough investigation”

The Nigerian Catholic Priest who had been suspended for allegedly banning songs in one of the local languages in “his Church” has...

Young women were inspired to learn professions traditionally reserved for men at a conference held by the Salesian Tuwe Wafundi School of Trades in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: Salesian Missions

On International Women’s Day, Salesians Review Women Empowerment Programs in Africa

On the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, officials of a development entity of the Religious Institute...

St. John’s Catholic Church located in Kudenda of Nigeria's Kaduna Archdiocese. Credit: St. John’s Catholic Church Kaduna

Catholic Priest Abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese, Security Guard Killed

A Catholic Priest serving in Nigeria's Kaduna Archdiocese has been kidnapped by gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, March...

Archbishop-elect Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, appointed Archbishop of Nigeria's Owerri Archdiocese on 6 March 2022. Credit: Umuahia Diocese

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Nigeria’s Owerri Archbishop, Appoints Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Archbishop Anthony John Valentine Obinna of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri in Nigeria and appointed...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) during their 59th Plenary Assembly. Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Urge “works of mercy, peace building” Ahead of Papal Visit

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have, in a collective statement at the end of their 59th...

Some people displaced by Cyclone Batsirai. Credit: Caritas Madagascar

SECAM Expresses Solidarity with People of God in Madagascar Following Cyclone Batsirai

The leadership of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has, in a collective statement, expressed solidarity...

Maurice Cardinal Piat (left) and Fr. Jean Maurice Labour at a press conference to unveil the Pastoral Letter on the Lenten Season on 04 March 2022. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

Synodality Church’s “antidote to clericalism”: Mauritian Cardinal in Pastoral Letter

The Bishop of Port Louis Diocese in Mauritius, Maurice Cardinal Piat has, in his latest pastoral letter for the Lenten period, said...

Pope Francis meets with leaders of South Sudan on a spiritual retreat in the Vatican in April 2019. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Leaders in South Sudan, DR Congo Express “great joy” Over Planned Papal Visit

Catholic Bishops in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have received with “great joy” the...

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) with President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: Presidency of Nigeria

Persistent Insecurity in Nigeria “biggest threat to 2023 elections”, Christian Leaders Say

Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria have expressed concern about persistent insecurity in the West African nation saying it constitutes...

Pope Francis greets South Sudanese president Salva Kiir at the Vatican, April 11, 2019. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis to Visit Two African Countries in July, Vatican Official Says

Pope Francis is expected to visit two African nations in a July trip that is to begin in the Democratic...