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Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela

“Your mission extends beyond liturgical roles”: Nine Newly Ordained Deacons in Angola Told

Oct 22, 2024

By João Vissesse

Bishop António Francisco Jaca of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela has called upon the nine Seminarians he ordained Deacons on October 19, to embrace their calling as servants of the people and live out their vocation with joy.

Today, October 22, We Celebrate Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 22, 2024

Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy.

Marist Brothers in Africa Commit to Synodality, Missionary Life at Gathering in Nigeria

Oct 21, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Members of the Marist Brothers of the Schools, commonly known as simply the Marist Brothers in Africa have expressed their commitment to fostering synodality and missionary life in their respective missions.

Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso

Cardinal in Angola who Died in Italy Eulogized as a “pastor who left an indelible mark on the Church”

Oct 21, 2024

By João Vissesse

Tributes are pouring in for Eugenio Cardinal Dal Corso, the third Local Ordinary of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Benguela who passed on aged 85 in Italy.

Late Bishop Peter Marzinkowski

Pioneer Catholic Bishop of Alindao Diocese in CAR Dies at 85 after a Short Illness

Oct 21, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop Peter Marzinkowski, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Alindao in the Central African Republic (CAR), has passed on aged 85 after an illness.

Mission Sunday: Catholic Official in Angola Urges PMC to “be joyful servants, always available for service”

Oct 21, 2024

By João Vissesse

The Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda in Angola has urged members of the Diocesan Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) to offer themselves joyfully and willingly to the service of the Gospel and their fellow brothers and sisters, following the example set by Jesus Christ.

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis to Release New Encyclical Letter "Dilexit Nos" on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Oct 21, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24.

Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Encourages Christians to Persevere in Evangelization amid Persecution

Oct 21, 2024

By Abah Anthony John

Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi in Nigeria has urged Christians in the West African country to persist in their evangelization efforts despite ongoing persecution meted against them.

Today, October 21, We Celebrate St. Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne

Oct 21, 2024

In the fourth century the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. 

“Simple yet sacred”: Pilgrims on Canonization Mass of Founder Whose Members Were First Commissioned to Kenya

Oct 20, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

While the Canonization Mass of Blessed Joseph Allamano alongside 13 others took place in “simplicity”, the celebration had a deep “spiritual significance”, pilgrims at the Sunday, October 20 event have said. 

Pilgrims gather in St. Peter's Square for a Mass and canonization of 14 new saints on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Honors Ugandan Pilgrims on 60th Anniversary of Martyrs' Canonization

Oct 20, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a large group of Ugandan pilgrims, including the Vice President of Uganda,  Jessica Alupo.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Oyo

“Let us be selfless in our giving for the missions”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop in Mission Sunday Message

Oct 20, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

On the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday marked on October 20, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Oyo Catholic Diocese has called on Catholics to embrace selflessness in their support for the Church's mission work

Statuary sits before imagery of the recently canonized saints in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Canonizes 14 New Saints, Including Consolata Missionaries Founder, Priests Martyred in Syria

Oct 20, 2024

By Courtney Mares

In a Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 20, Pope Francis declared three nineteenth-century founders of Religious Orders and the eleven “Martyrs of Damascus” as Saints to be venerated by the global Catholic Church.

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, speaks during a press conference about a new Vatican document on human dignity on April 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Synod on Synodality: Vatican's Doctrine of the Faith Prefect Promises Follow-up Meeting after Controversial Absence

Oct 20, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18 meeting of synod delegates about a Vatican study group on women’s roles in the Church.

Credit: Catholic Diocese of Karonga

Malawian Catholic Diocese Moves to Address Dwindling Financial Aid from “outside”

Oct 20, 2024

By Silas Isenjia

The Catholic Diocese of Karonga in Malawi has outlined measures to address a reduction in external financial aid, particularly for pastoral projects.

Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône (center) of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis, Bishop Michel Moura (left) of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues, and Bishop Stenio André (right) of the Anglican Church

“Sacred duty”: Church Leaders in Mauritius Call for Responsible Participation in General Elections

Oct 20, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Church leaders in Mauritius have underscored the importance of voting as a “sacred duty” and are calling for responsible participation in the country’s general elections scheduled for November 10.

Today, October 20, We Celebrate St. Irene

Oct 20, 2024

St. Irene was a Portuguese nun who was martyred in defense of her chastity in the year 653. Saint Irene’s body was miraculously recovered after being thrown into the river.

IMC Superior General, Fr. James Bhola Lengarin. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez

Consolata Missionaries Founder Canonization Time to Sing “Magnificat”: Kenyan-born Superior General, 1,300 to Witness

Oct 19, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The joy that the Blessed Virgin Mary expressed after exchanging greetings with Elizabeth in her song of the Magnificat is inspiring members of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) at the canonization of their founder, Blessed Joseph Allamano.

Sr. Joan Agnes Matimu/Blessed Joseph Allamano. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/Vatican Media

Fr. Allamano’s Total Reliance on Missionaries of His Institute Confirmation “mission is not ours”: Kenyan Consolata Nun

Oct 19, 2024

By ACI Africa Staff

The total reliance of the founder of the Institute of the Consolata Missionaries (IMC) and the Consolata Missionary Sisters (MC) on the Priests, women and men Religious and Laity he formed in Italy to go to evangelize elsewhere reinforces the notion that the mission and the work of evangelization belongs to the Lord.

Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla at the Friday, 18 October 2024 Media Briefing at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinal in Embattled South Sudan says Synodal Journey Helping to Resolve “many human problems”

Oct 19, 2024

By Jude Atemanke

Stephen Ameyu Martin Cardinal Mulla of South Sudan has underscored the important role of the multi-year Synod on Synodality in addressing the socio-political and humanitarian crises facing South Sudan and other regions of the continent.