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Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla

Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla

Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla is ACI Africa’s founding Editor-in-Chief. He was formed in the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans), and later incardinated in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan. He has a PhD in Media Studies from Daystar University in Kenya, and a Master’s degree in Organizational Communication from Marist College, New York, USA.

Pope Francis at his general audience on May 17, 2023 (left) and Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (right). Credit: Daniel Ibanez/SECAM

“Culture does not accept it”: Pope Francis on Africa’s Opposition to Fiducia Supplicans

Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the December 18 Vatican Declaration permitting members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”...

Let’s celebrate “heroes of our age”: Homilist at Ghanaian Priests’ Triple Celebration

We need to rejoice with and honor people, who are “heroes” because of their positive impact on people’s lives, the...

In New Year Messages, Kenyan Prelates Urge Good Governance, Lowering Cost of Living

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have advocated for good governance, the need to lower the cost of living, and sustainable peace...

Members of the  Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC). Credit:  Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC)

Don’t “sit back”: Sudan, South Sudan’s Bishops to International Community amid Ongoing War

Catholic Bishops in Sudan and South Sudan are urging the United Nations (UN), the governments of the United States of...

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo

In 2024, Let’s be “positive change” Agents: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in New Year Message

At the start of the New Year 2024, there is need for the people of God in Nigeria to take...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

We Can’t “conceal risk of confusion, scandal”: Ivory Coast Bishops on Fiducia Supplicans

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast have expressed their concern about the possibility of blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular...

Reject, Ignore Fiducia Supplicans “in its entirety”, “in totality”: Two Bishops in Africa

Two Catholic Bishops in Africa have, in separate occasions, called on the people of God under their pastoral care to...

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Pope Francis, Church “not enemies of the Jewish people”: Southern African Bishops to Rabbi

The Catholic Church in general and Pope Francis in particular are not against the Jewish people, members of the of the Southern...

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese

“I express my vote of confidence in you”: Bishop in Christmas Letter to Nigerian Youth

Nigerian youth have the potentiality to excel in life despite the myriad of challenges they face in the West African...

Pope Francis with members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: Vatican Media

“We formally forbid all blessings of homosexual couples”: Catholic Bishops in Cameroon

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have added their voice to other Catholic Church leaders, who have prohibited the implementation of Fiducia Supplicans in...

Archbishop Philip Anyolo of Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya. Credit: Nairobi Archdiocese

Nairobi Archbishop Prohibits Blessing of Irregular Unions, Explains “concept of blessing”

Members of the Clergy in the territory covered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi in Kenya have been barred from...

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM). Credit: SECAM

Catholic Bishops in Africa Consult “to provide unequivocal clarity” on Fiducia Supplicans

Catholic Bishops in Africa are consulting among themselves in view of issuing a “single synodal pronouncement” on Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican...

What Entails the Call to “theological and pastoral discernment on the issue of polygamy”?

Delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops encouraged Catholic Bishops in Africa under...

African delegates in the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Synod: Church in Africa Called to “theological, pastoral discernment” on Polygamy Issue

The delegates at the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops are encouraging the...

Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo (right) of Korhogo Archdiocese in Ivory Coast; Archbishop Robert Christopher Ndlovu (left) of Zimbambwe’s Harare Archdiocese; and Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula (center) of Xai-Xai Diocese in Mozambique. Credit: Vatican Media, ACI Africa,

Synod on Synodality: The Three Papal Nominees from Africa

From the full list of some 364 participants in the October 4-29 Synod on Synodality in Rome, 67 of them are from Africa. Pope...

Bishop Mazzolari Memorial House that was inaugurated on 16 July 2023, the occasion of his 12th death anniversary. Credit: Fondazione CESAR

On Death Anniversary of Catholic Bishop in South Sudan, Successor Recalls Tireless “sower”

Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek Diocese in South Sudan has remembered his predecessor, Bishop Caesar Mazzolari, as a tireless “sower”.

Raila Odinga addressing some religious leaders including members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: Raila Odinga/Facebook

Kenya’s Opposition Leader Disagrees with Catholic Bishops’ Caution against Public Protests

The leader of the opposition coalition in Kenya has expressed disagreement with the caution Catholic Bishops in the East African...

Screengrab of Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde reading the message of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)

Hours after Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “demand truce”, Opposition Calls Off Planned Protests

Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, has called off the weekly anti-government protests that were first held on March 20.

Cheerful Bishop Christian Carlassare blessing the faithful at Holy Family Parish Church, Rumbek, after consecrating the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J/Rumbek

At Episcopal Anniversary, Bishop in South Sudan Consecrates See to Mary’s Immaculate Heart

At the Eucharistic celebration to mark one year since he was Ordained Bishop, the Local Ordinary of Rumbek Diocese has presided...

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EWTN Restructures Domestic News Outlets, Aims to Further U.S., Global Growth

EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced an organizational restructuring of its domestic digital and print news platforms that aims to further...