Advertisement

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.

Facilitating “holistic formation”: Role of Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa in Laity’s Faith Formation Lauded

The leadership of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) has recognized with appreciation the role of Catholic Nuns...

“We stand with you in these difficult times”: Uganda’s Religious Leaders to Victims of Garbage Landslide

Religious leaders in Uganda have expressed their solidarity and spiritual closeness with victims of the August 9 garbage landslide that left at...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

“A very effective means”: Catholic Archbishop on Ability of Eucharist to “transform” Nigerian Society

The Eucharist has the power to “transform” Nigeria into a society that upholds moral values and altruism, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of...

We’re “called to collaborate in redeeming the world”: Carmelite Archbishop to Catholic Nuns in Eastern, Central Africa

Consecrated persons have responded to God’s call to participate in renewing the world, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala, a member of the Order...

Blood of Four Newly Beatified Martyrs “seed for the profound evangelization” in DR Congo, Globally: Cardinal Ambongo

The blood of the four Congolese martyrs, who were martyred by anti-religious guerrillas in the Kwilu Rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi (left) and Mons. Peter Kimani Ndung’u (right)

Auxiliary Bishop in Nairobi Appointed Kenya's Military Ordinary, Country's Embu Diocese Gets Bishop

Bishop  Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya, has been appointed the...

Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Pray for Your Priests not to Lose Heart amid Challenges, Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to the Faithful at Silver Jubilee

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mpanda in Tanzania has described priesthood as a demanding vocation, and called on the faithful...

In Anniversary Speeches, Church Entities Laud ACI Africa for “amplifying” Church’s Voice, Exhibiting “professionalism”

In speeches during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Association for Catholic Information in Africa (ACI Africa), various Church entities have lauded the...

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC). Credit: Jesuit Communications

“Deeply troubling”: Zimbabwe’s Catholic Bishops Concerned about Rising Tensions ahead of Regional Summit

Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed concern about growing tensions and violations of human rights in the country...

Conferences of Catholic Bishops, Church Entities in Africa Laud EWTN News Service in Africa ahead of 5th Anniversary

Conferences of Catholic Bishops in Africa, various Church entities, and individuals have extended their congratulations to the Association for Catholic Information...

Procession into HLI 30th Anniversary Mass. Credit: Human Life International (HLI)

What Catholic Pro-lifers are Doing to Address Tanzania’s Declining Birthrate, Rise in Abortions

With a declining birthrate as abortions rise, the East African nation of Tanzania is facing a crisis, Human Life International (HLI), the...

Let’s “do necessary groundwork” to Evangelize Effectively amid Increasing Challenges: Cardinal in South Africa

Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier of South Africa is calling on his colleagues in the Episcopacy, members of the Clergy, and women...

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Wa

“I have to change my wardrobe”: Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Ghana ahead of Episcopal Ministry

The newly Consecrated Local Ordinary of the  Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana will have to stock anew his wardrobe as he...

Laurence (left) after delivering her baby Keilla Credit: Human Life International

Catholic Pro-lifers’ Last Minute Intervention Changes Mind of Rwandese Teenager on Abortion

Laurence, aged 17, was scheduled for abortion a day before she met Human Life International (HLI) Rwanda that convinced her to choose...

Bishop Alexandre Yikyi Bazié, the Auxiliary Bishop of Koudougou Diocese in Burkina Faso during the  July 30-31 Sahel Peace Initiative Forum that the members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) organized. Credit: GCBC

What “public authorities” in Sahel Region, West Africa Must Do to End “multifaceted violence”: Catholic Bishop

Making citizen protection “a top priority” and ensuring that a country’s wealth is distributed fairly are among actions authorities in...

Some of the environmentalists campaigning against EACOP during the Friday, 26 July 2024 workshop at Franciscan Family Centre, Nairobi. Credit: ACI Africa

Africa’s Laudato Si’ Movement Creating Awareness on Dangers of Fossil Fuel, Halting Uganda –Tanzania Crude Oil Project

Members of Laudato Si' Movement - Africa are creating awareness on the dangers of fossil fuel on the continent in an initiative...

Protests in Nigeria “always turn violent”: Archbishop Warns, Calls for Peaceful Protests, Action on Life’s “basic needs”

The West African nation of Nigeria does not have a good history of street demonstrations, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic...

The Last Supper by Da Vinci.

Last Supper Mockery at Olympics Opening Part of Attempts to “cheapen Christian themes”: Catholic Bishop, SIGNIS Africa

The drag queen-led parody of the Last Supper that featured during the July 26 opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympics is...

Credit: Caritas Isiolo

“Get out of your comfort zone”: Newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in Kenya Urged to Continue His Missionary Exploits

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has encouraged the newly Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the country’s Catholic Diocese of...

Credit: Luntha TV

Kenyan Jesuit Reflects on Characteristics of “New Instrumentum Laboris” for October Synod on Synodality Session

Acknowledging “a common dignity” as children of God, the fostering of interpersonal encounters and dialogue, and the practice of listening...