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Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola. Credit: ACI Africa

Upsurge of “sects” Key Pastoral Concern in Angolan Diocese, Bishop Says, Emphasizes Need for Childhood Catechesis

Jan 28, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has identified the upsurge of “sects” in his Episcopal See as a major pastoral challenge that must be addressed to safeguard the people of God under his pastoral care from being led astray. 

Residents fleeing violence in Goma. Credit: Radio Moto

Christian Professionals in Africa Bemoan Widespread Destruction as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo

Jan 28, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) has called for an end to the escalating violence in Goma in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noting that the violence has already caused immense destruction and inconceivable suffering among the people.

Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania on 28 January 2025. Credit: Tumainimedia

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Iringa in Tanzania, Appoints Successor

Jan 28, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania and appointed Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, Clergy of the country's Mafinga Diocese, as his successor.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI)

Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for Repentance-Filled Jubilee Year Celebrations

Jan 28, 2025

By Justin Assalé

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on citizens to embrace the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with repentance and spiritual renewal.

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New Vatican Document Says AI Should Lead to "a renewed appreciation of all that is human"

Jan 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

“Don’t let politics or money scatter us”: Nigerian Archbishop at Conclusion of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Jan 28, 2025

By Abah Anthony John

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Church leaders to foster unity, holiness, and collaboration, urging them to resist the divisive forces of politics and money. 

Bishop Emílio Sumbelelo of Viana Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Clergy to Confront Secularism, Relativism in Modern Society

Jan 28, 2025

By João Vissesse

Members of Clergy and Theologians in Angola who are meeting to explore the challenges of evangelizing an increasingly secular world have been challenged to find ways to also address the growing influence of relativism in today’s society.  

Pope Francis and the editor of his autobiography, Carlo Musso. / Credit: Courtesy or Carlo Musso

Editor of Pope Francis’ Autobiography: "He gave absolute freedom, without red lines"

Jan 28, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical work “Hope.”

Five Spanish Franciscan missionaries, Father Pedro de Corpa, Father Blas Rodríguez, Father Miguel de Añon, Brother Antonio de Badajóz and Father Francisco de Veráscola were martyred in 1597 in the present-day state of Georgia. / Credit: Courtesy of Diocese of Savannah/public domain

Vatican Recognizes Martyrdom of Spanish Missionaries in Georgia

Jan 28, 2025

By Matthew Balan

The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has promulgated a decree recognizing that five Spanish Franciscans were killed “in odium fidei” (“in hatred of the faith”) in 1597.

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Catholic Bioethicist Weighs in on Scientific Effort to Create Life from Scratch

Jan 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

A team of European researchers is currently aiming to create simple synthetic life forms from scratch using molecules that are different from those found on earth.

Today, January 28, We Celebrate Saint Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church

Jan 28, 2025

On Jan. 28, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saint Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century theologian who showed that the Catholic faith is in harmony with philosophy and all other branches of knowledge.

Church Communication Not Reserve for “specialists”: South Sudan-based Nun at Sisters’ Rome Conference Urges Discernment

Jan 27, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The mission of communicating the Word of God through the media is not a reserve of professional journalists and media practitioners, one of the speakers at the January 22-23 Global jubilee conference with Religious Sisters at the Vatican has said. 

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of DR Congo's Goma Diocese. Credit: Vatican Media

Amid Reports of “worst escalation” of Violence in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic Bishop Calls for “respect for human life”

Jan 27, 2025

By ACI Africa Staff

The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is appealing for the protection of human life and the preservation of essential infrastructure amid reports of the “worst escalation” of the protracted violent conflict in the country’s Eastern region.

Sr. Olga Massango, presenting during the Saturday, January 25 workshop. Credit: ACI Africa

Why Pauline Sisters in Africa Targeted Gez Z in Digital Media Training for Evangelization

Jan 27, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

The January 26 workshop that members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) in Africa conducted was designed with young people in mind, organizers have shared with ACI Africa, noting that the younger generation, mainly comprised of the Generation Z (Gen Z), urgently need training on how to effectively use digital media for evangelization.

Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana

“Grave Sin”: Catholics in Ghana Banned from Joining Freemasonry

Jan 27, 2025

By Sabrine Amboka

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana has prohibited its members from joining Freemasonry, noting that the association contradicts the doctrines of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Says He’s More Concerned About Human Intelligence than AI

Jan 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication.

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Building the City Begins with Transforming Hearts: Angolan Catholic Archbishop at Anniversary of Luanda City

Jan 27, 2025

By João Vissesse

Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on citizens to prioritize personal transformation as the foundation for building a united society.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Propose “rigorous ethical principles” to Guide Proper AI Use in Education

Jan 27, 2025

By Silas Isenjia

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have proposed that "rigorous ethical principles" be developed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education upholds human dignity.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Suffering becomes "occasion for transformative encounter" with God: Pope Francis

Jan 27, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together is a sign for everyone.”

Today, January 27, we celebrate Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Sisters

Jan 27, 2025

Angela Merici was born in the small Italian town of Desenzano on the shore of Lake Garda in 1474.