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ACI Africa Staff

ACI Africa Staff

ACI Africa was founded in 2019. We provide free, up-to-the-minute news affecting the Catholic Church in Africa, giving particular emphasis to the words of the Holy Father and happenings of the Holy See, to any person with access to the internet. ACI Africa is proud to offer free access to its news items to Catholic dioceses, parishes, and websites, in order to increase awareness of the activities of the universal Church and to foster a sense of Catholic thought and culture in the life of every Catholic.

73 Bodies found during Kenya religious cult investigation. Credit: Rex/Shutterstock

Christian Leaders in Kenya Condemn “starvation” Cult as Dozens of Bodies Exhumed in Forest

Christian leaders in Kenya have, in separate statements, condemned activities of a suspected “starvation” cult unearthed in dozens of deaths,...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Amend Kenya’s Constitution to Fortify “religious values on family”: Bishops on LGBTQ+

There is a need to amend Kenya’s Constitution of 2010 to safeguard and fortify “cultural and religious values on marriage and family”...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: Ngong Diocese

“We are very much disturbed”: Kenya’s Catholic Bishops on Country’s Dialogue Process

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have expressed their concern about the political situation in the country.

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“Respect our neutrality”: Catholic Relief Service after Killing of Employees in Ethiopia

Officials of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have emphasized the need to respect the neutrality of their employees who, they say, are...

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Mr. President, “what is your position on LGBTQ+?”: Catholic Bishop in Ghana in Open Letter

A Catholic Bishop in Ghana is calling upon the President of the West African nation to “unequivocally” and “unambiguously” make...

A sign of hope in the midst of war: a woman gives birth to triplets in the health center of the Don Bosco Ngangi Youth Centre. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesians’ Medical Center in DR Congo “transformed into emergency hospital” amid Violence

Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have had to transform their medical center...

Bishop Jean Ntagwarara (left) and Bishop Georges Bizimana (right). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Rubanza in Burundi, Appoints Administrator

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Jean Ntagwarara from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Rubanza in Burundi...

A poster announcing the Wednesday, March 29 event that Uganda’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala organized to celebrate Pope Francis’ decade of service at the helm of the Catholic Church. Credit: UEC

Attention to the Poor among Underpinnings of Pope Francis’ Pontificate: Ugandan Theologian

Attentiveness to the poor and marginalized in society and the mercy of God are among the seven aspects that underpin...

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Catechists in Niger, Burkina Faso Braving Heightened Insecurity to Make Jesus Christ Known

Catechists serving in areas located on the border between Niger and Burkina Faso have shared the joy of making Jesus...

A section of members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB/Catholic Justice and Peace Department Facebook

Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Caution Government, Opposition against “stand-off, defiance”

Resorting to a “stand-off and defiance” on the part of the government and opposition leaders in Kenya will not address...

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Catholic Charity Foundation Boosts Catechists’ Pastoral Work in Zambian Diocese

The Catholic Diocese of Mpika in Zambia, with the support of the Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in...

Chapel of Nswanjere Junior Seminary. Credit: Archdiocese of Kampala

Archbishop in Uganda Declares “Triduum of prayer” after Desecration of Seminary Chapel

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala in Uganda has declared “a Triduum of prayer for an act of Reparation”...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

“Slippery road to anarchy”: Catholic Bishops in Kenya on Politicians’ Utterances, Moves

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have cautioned government and opposition politicians in the East African nation against utterances and actions that...

Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula among seven members of the newly established Preparatory Commission to facilitate the realization of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. Credit: ACI Africa

SECAM Vice President among Members of Newly Established Synod Preparatory Commission

The first Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is among seven members of the newly established Preparatory...

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, appointed Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization. Credit: CNA Deutsch/EWTN

Nigerian Catholic Archbishop Appointed Secretary of Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu as Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, the Vatican section for the first evangelization and the...

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo reappointed to Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals. Credit: ACI Africa

“Great joy”: SECAM on Reappointment of President to Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals

The news of the reappointment of the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has been “received...

Delegates during the March 1-6 SECAM Plenary Assembly in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. Credit: ACI Africa

Women “already at the forefront of synodal practices”: Jesuit Leader in Africa, Madagascar

Women are playing an inspirational role in the practice of the Synod on Synodality, the President of the Jesuits Conference of Africa...

Mario Cardinal Grech addressing delegates during the opening ceremony of the March 1-6 SECAM Plenary Assembly taking place in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. Credit: ACI Africa

Official of Synod of Bishops Advocates for “An African theology of synodality”

The Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops is advocating for “an African theology of synodality”, which he says would...

Let’s Enlarge “space of our tents” for Growth, Salvation: SECAM Official on Synodality

There is need for the people of God in Africa to enlarge “the space of our tents” to give room...

Bishop Christian Carlassare applying ashes on the youngest baby in the church. Credit: Fr. Wanyonyi Eric Simiyu, S.J.

“Powerful event”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan on Ecumenical Visit in Lenten Message

The ecumenical visit to South Sudan that was undertaken by Pope Francis alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the...