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.

Catholic Peace Commission in Mauritius Concerned about Bill to Regulate Radio Stations

Members of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Mauritius have expressed concerns about the adoption of the...

Fr. Joseph Ajayi, a Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo was kidnapped along the Akure-Ikere highway on Monday, 6th of December, 2021. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Prayer Appeal for Safe Release of Abducted Catholic Priest in Nigeria amid Ransom Demands

Prayers are being sought for “the safe release” of a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ondo...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET)/ Credit: Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET)

Bishops in Togo Fault Government Directive on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

Catholic Bishops in the West African nation of Togo have faulted the move by the government requiring that anyone accessing...

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of DRC's Kinshasa Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy photo

“Culture of lies gaining ground” in DR Congo, Cardinal Says, Urges Testimony of Faith

The Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned against the culture of lies, which he...

Cristobal Cardinal Lòpez Romero of Morocco's Rabat Archdiocese, awarded the Empédocles International Prize for Human Sciences from the Academy of Mediterranean Studies. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Cardinal in Morocco Awarded International Prize for Promoting “human dignity”

The Cardinal in Morocco has been recognized for his efforts in fostering human dignity and defense of the vulnerable.

The Chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Fr. Polycarp Lubo. Credit: CAN

Attack on Jos Custodial Centre “unfortunate, frightening”: Christian Leaders in Nigeria

Christian leaders in Nigeria have condemned the recent attack on the Jos custodial center by yet to be identified gunmen...

Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO

Pope Francis has appointed a member of the Clergy from Benin as the representative of the Holy See to the...

Map showing Nigeria's Zamfara State. Credit: Public Domain

Close Churches or Risk Attacks, Nigerian “Fulani association” Warns Christians in a Letter

Christians in Nigeria’s Zamfara State have, in an “anonymous letter” circulated by the office of the State Commissioner of Police,...

Some members of the Standing Committee of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Suspend Participation in Forum of Religious Denominations

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have suspended their participation in the Forum of Religious Denominations, an...

Fr. John Selemela, Rector of St. John Vianney Major Seminary located in South Africa’s Pretoria Archdiocese. Credit: IMBISA

Sexual Abuse of Minors “dark chapter” in History of Church: Rector in South Africa

The cases of sexual abuse of minors constitute a “dark chapter” in the history of the Catholic Church, a Rector...

Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné, transferred from Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam. Credit: Diocese of Bafoussam

Pope Francis Transfers Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to Bafoussam Diocese

Pope Francis has transferred the Catholic Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese to the Episcopal See of Bafoussam.

Rectors of Seminaries in the IMBISA region. Credit: ACI Africa

Human Formation “very foundational” in Training of Future Priests: Rector in South Africa

Human formation is quite critical in the training of candidates for the Priesthood in the Catholic Church, a Rector in...

Bishops of the Bamenda Ecclesiastical Province (BAPEC). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Killing of Students, Teacher “unacceptable”: Bishops of Cameroon’s Bamenda Province

The killing of three students and a teacher allegedly by armed men in Cameroon’s restive South West region is “senseless...

A poster of the 2021 SIGNIS National Convention held in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. Credit: Kuha Indyer

Bishops in Nigeria to Introduce Coordinated Media training in “appropriate use of media”

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria are set to introduce “a coordinated media” training that would be realized in Parishes and other...

Our Lady of the Nativity Sanctuary, Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau. Credit: Public Domain

Annual National Marian Pilgrimage in Guinea-Bissau Canceled, Pilgrims to Pray in Parishes

The annual national Marian pilgrimage in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau that had been scheduled to take place next...

Fr. Albert Ikpenwa, Rector of Bigard Memorial Seminary (BMS) in Nigeria's Enugu Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Church is only against what is bad in our culture,” Catholic Priest in Nigeria Says

The Catholic Church is not against the good aspects of cultures in Africa, a Catholic Priest ministering in Nigeria’s Enugu...

Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe of South Sudan's Yei Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

In South Sudan “we need freedom of speech; let people talk”: Catholic Bishop

There is need for people in South Sudan to express themselves freely about their experiences amid challenges, including the rise...

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo addressing journalists after an audience he granted a section of government officials in the country led by the Speaker of the National Assembly. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Church, Government in DR Congo Have “no problem”: Lawmaker Says amid Media Speculations

There is “no problem” between the State and the leadership of the Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

The President of Episcopal Conference of Congo (CEC), Bishop Daniel Mizonzo with Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso during the Monday, November 22 audience. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of Congo.

Re-launch Exchange Platform Between Church and State, Bishops in Congo Tell Prime Minister

There is a need “to re-launch” the platform of exchange that existed between the Catholic Church and the State in the...

The Vicar General of Mauritius’ Port Louis Diocese, Fr. Jean Maurice Labour. Credit: Port Louis Diocese

“Our priority is to help, comfort the vulnerable”: Mauritian Cleric amid COVID-19 Surge

A Catholic Cleric ministering in Mauritius is urging the people of God in the Indian Ocean Island nation to prioritize...