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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.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu Archdiocese during the pioneer Deanery Family Day at Our Lady of the Assumption Barkorwa Parish of his Metropolitan See on 1 June 2024. Credit: ACI Africa

Ahead of Centenary Celebrations Launch of Kenyan Catholic Archdiocese, Local Ordinary Emphasizes Christian “saltness”

The people of God in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu are being called upon to reflect on their Christian “saltness” ahead of...

Bishop Thomas John Kiangio of the Catholic Diocese of Tanga in Tanzania, Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Tells Parents Not to Hinder Children Pursuing their Vocations

Bishop Thomas John Kiangio of the Catholic Diocese of Tanga in Tanzania has urged parents not to stand in the way of their children’s...

Archbishop Godfrey Jackson Mwasekaga, the newly consecrated Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mbeya in Tanzania. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

New Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Urged to Encourage Participation of the Faithful Under His Care

Polycarp Cardinal Pengo, the Archbishop Emeritus of Tanzania's Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es Salaam has urged the newly consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese...

A camp for internally Displaced Persons in Sudan.

Sudan’s Leaders Not Ready for Peace, Catholic Bishop Says, Calls for Dialogue

The warring parties in the Sudanese war that started on 15 April 2023 are “not yet ready for peace”, the Catholic Bishop...

Draw Inspiration from Holy Trinity, Foster “unity, harmony” as Christian Family Life “pillars”: Kenyan Bishop to Couples

Married couples can draw inspiration from the relationship of the three persons of the Holy Trinity to promote their togetherness...

Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Love, Make Time for, Keep Safe Your Children: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania to Parents, Warns about “dramatic world”

Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam has called upon parents and guardians to manifest love for children under their parental...

A poster announcing the 23 May webinar that the  Association of Member Episcopal Conferences for Eastern Africa (AMECEA) organized in collaboration with other regional and continental Catholic Church entities

African Delegate to Synod Attributes Gap in “discussion on mission of digital environment” to Absence of African Youths

One of the delegates representing Africa in the multi-year Synod on Synodality, which Pope Francis extended to 2024 has blamed the silence from the continent...

Nigerian Vicar General Attributes Smooth Running of Diocese in Bishop’s Absence to “collaboration and understanding”

The Vicar General of the  Catholic Diocese of Bauchi in Nigeria has attributed the smooth running of the Diocese to the “collaboration...

Deputy Superior General of Missionaries of Africa Appointed Bishop of Wa Diocese, Ghana

Mons. Francis Bomansaan, the Deputy Superior General of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.), has been appointed Bishop of the Catholic...

Pilgrims to Uganda Martyrs' Day 2024 from Nzoia Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya being flagged by the Parish Priest of St. Joseph the Worker Kongoni Parish, Fr. Columban Odhiambo, on 21 May 2024. Credit: St. Joseph the Worker Kongoni Parish/Kakamega Diocese

Uganda Martyrs’ Day: Kenyan Deanery Pilgrims Begin 350-km Walk Praying for Priestly, Religious, Family Life Vocations

Pilgrims to Uganda’s Namugongo Shrine from Nzoia Deanery of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega have embarked on a 350-km spiritual journey, bringing with them...

“Give me information about my Priest; give him back to me”: Catholic Bishop Pleads with South Sudanese Authorities

Weeks since Fr. Luke Yugue of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura Yambio (CDTY) was reported missing alongside his driver, Michael Gbeko, the Local Ordinary...

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Benguela Diocese in Angola

Let’s Not Sadden the Holy Spirit, Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Christians, Calls for Altruism, Life of Service

Christians, whose lives are characterized by vices, including jealousy and envy, sadden the Holy Spirit, the Catholic Bishop of Benguela Diocese in...

Participants in the Spiritan Chapter at Stella Maris Hotel, Bagamoyo in Tanzania's Morogoro Diocese 3-24 October 2021. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pentecost: Spiritan Superior General Says “it’s harvest time”, Recalls “wonderful witnesses of our missionary history”

The mission of the Spiritan missionaries, who left their respective countries, pioneering the proclamation of the Gospel to the people...

Members of SECAM's Theological Committee (COMITHEOL). Credit: SECAM

Planned Meetings of “mixed group of African theologians, pastoral practitioners, experts” to Reflect on Synodal Outcomes

Plans are underway for a two-phase convention bringing together African professionals in the fields of theology and pastoral ministry to...

Let’s Help Youths in Africa “learn how to swim in the sea of artificial intelligence systems”: Catholic Archbishop

There is need for Catholic adults to accompany young people as they navigate the digital culture and related applications, includingof Artificial...

Credit: Seed Consolata

Be Guided by “that little word called conscience”: Attorney to Graduates at Nairobi-based Catholic Philosophy Institute

The conscience plays a critical role in human life, Fred Ngatia, a Kenyan criminal justice attorney and Senior Counsel has told...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with Chrisians of St. Joseph’s Pastoral Area, Daki Biyu, Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Draw Inspiration from Matthias’ Elections, Devoid of “violence, rigging, bitterness”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

The election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot recounted in the Acts of the Apostles provides good lessons for the...

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen with Catholic communicators in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: BEAMS

Fostering Human Dignity, Servant Leadership among Characteristics of Mothers as Church “pillars”: Nuncio in Kenya

Mothers’ keenness on safeguarding human dignity and their practice of servant leadership are some of the traits that characterize them...

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen with Catholic communicators in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Credit: BEAMS

World Communications Day in Nairobi: Apostolic Nuncio Advocates for Responsible, Prudent Digital Culture Fostering Truth

The digital culture needs to be characterized by responsible and prudent engagement that contributes to the safeguarding of human dignity,...

To Contribute to Peacebuilding, Ethiopia’s Religious Leaders Need to Be “free from ethnic sectarianism”: Catholic Bishop

To credibly contribute to peacebuilding initiatives in Ethiopia, faith-based leaders in the Horn of Africa nation need to be seen...