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Mons. Gabriel Msipu Phiri, appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Zambia's Chipata Diocese on 10 December 2022. Credit: ZCCB

Manager of Income Generating Initiatives in Zambian Diocese Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Dec 11, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Manager of Income Generating Activities (IGAs) in Zambia’s Chipata Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop of the same Episcopal See.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during the 11th convocation of Veritas University in Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja/Facebook

Nigeria’s Education System “losing relevance”, Alternative in Catholic Schools: Archbishop

Dec 11, 2022

The education system in Nigeria is becoming irrelevant, the Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Abuja in the West African nation has said.

Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus address on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Concerned About Deadly Clashes in South Sudan

Dec 11, 2022

Pope Francis said Sunday he is concerned about recent deadly clashes in the northern part of South Sudan.

The 11 Sisters on a procession during the Eucharistic celebration held at the Sacred Heart Mukumu Parish of Kakamega Diocese. Credit: ACI Africa.

Religious Vocation “belongs to God”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop to Newly Professed Nuns

Dec 10, 2022

Vocation to Religious Life is a fruit of God’s grace and is therefore not a possession of an individual person but “belongs to God”, Bishop Mark Kadima said during the profession of 11 members of the Congregation of Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK).

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Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Malawi Decries Renewed Violence against Albinos, Elderly

Dec 10, 2022

Officials of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace Commission (CCJP) in Malawi have condemned the renewed violence against people living with albinism and elderly persons in the Southern African nation.

Casimiro Jorge Cajucam, the Director of Sol Mansi, a Diocesan radio station in Guinea-Bissau. Credit: ACN

Intimidation of Christians in Guinea-Bissau Threatening Decades of Peace: Catholic Charity

Dec 10, 2022

The long-standing cordial relationship between Christians and Muslims in Guinea-Bissau is under threat with the ongoing religious-based intimidation that targets churches, the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has said.

Human Rights Commission "outraged" as State Department Excludes Nigeria from Watchlist

Dec 10, 2022

For the second year in a row Nigeria has been left off of the U.S. State Department’s list of countries that engage in or tolerate the world’s worst religious freedom violations, despite regular reports of kidnappings and killings of Christians, sparking outcry from members of a bipartisan government watchdog group. 

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25, 2016. | L'Osservatore Romano/CNA

Pope Francis Compares the Life of a Priest to the Mysteries of the Rosary

Dec 10, 2022

Pope Francis told seminarians on Saturday that praying the rosary can “unveil the mysteries of the priesthood” in its moments of joy, sorrow, and the glory to come.

Some of the members of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph during the celebration of their Jubilees and Professions
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“No going back,” Catholic Sisters told at Professions, Jubilee Celebrations in Kenya

Dec 9, 2022

Members of the Franciscan Missionaries of St. Joseph (FMSJ) who celebrated their Jubilees and professions in Kenya have been urged to cling to Jesus Christ, and not to quit in the face of hardships.

Christ the King Cathedral of Ndola Diocese. Credit: Ndola Diocese

Catholic Diocese in Zambia Declares Unity Theme for 2023 Pastoral Year

Dec 9, 2022

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ndola in Zambia has declared “Unity” as the theme of the 2023 pastoral year in his Episcopal See. 

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Omission of Nigeria from “Countries of Particular Concern” Angers Christian Rights Entity

Dec 9, 2022

Nigeria is one of the countries that the United States (U.S.) State Department has struck out of its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list, a move that has angered the human rights foundation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

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Caritas Official in South Sudan Urges Youth to “be ambassadors of peace” at Grassroots

Dec 9, 2022

There is need for young people in South Sudan to “be ambassadors of peace” within their respective local communities, the Caritas Coordinator of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has said.

Women from All over the World Pray the Rosary on Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Dec 9, 2022

On Dec. 8, the day the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, thousands of women in different countries around the world gathered to pray the holy rosary for peace and for the defense of life.

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski visits the Italian island of Ischia Dec. 8, 2022, on behalf of Pope Francis to console victims of recent flooding there. | Credit: Holy See Press Office

Cardinal Brings Spiritual Closeness of Pope Francis to Flood Victims in Italy

Dec 9, 2022

The prefect of the Dicastery for Charity, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, visited the Italian island of Ischia on behalf of Pope Francis to meet with the victims of recent floods.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles (left) and Rev. Sahid. Credit: Courtesy Photo

After Bashing, Archdiocese of Freetown Affirms Archbishop’s Commitment to Country’s Peace

Dec 8, 2022

The development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has responded to claims that the Local Ordinary has abandoned his duty of resolving conflicts in the West African nation, saying that the allegations made by one of the evangelical Church leaders in the country are “baseless” and intended to harm the Catholic Church in the country.

Late Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera. Credit: UEC

Ugandan Diocese Mourning Death of Pioneer Bishop, “founding Father”, Aged 92

Dec 8, 2022

The people of God in the Catholic Diocese of Soroti in Uganda is mourning the passing on of Bishop Erasmus Desiderius Wandera, the first Local Ordinary of the Ugandan Diocese. 

Altar of St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese. Credit: ACN

Suspects of Pentecost Sunday Attack “need to be prosecuted now”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop

Dec 8, 2022

Six months after the Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese that left 39 Catholic worshippers killed and more than 80 injured, there have been arrests and promises but no prosecution, Bishop Felix Femi Ajakaye has lamented. 

Logo Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC). Credit: CATUC

Catholic University in Cameroon Soliciting Funds to Assist Crisis-Affected Students

Dec 8, 2022

The leadership of the Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC) is soliciting funds to assist students affected by the protracted crisis in the English-speaking regions of the Central African nation.

Pope Francis visits the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna Dec. 8, 2022. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Calls on Catholics to Entrust Themselves to Our Lady, Prays for Peace in Ukraine

Dec 8, 2022

On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the first time in two years. 

Late Richard Cardinal Baawobr of Wa Diocese in Ghana). Credit: Wa Diocese

Funeral of Late Ghanaian Cardinal Planned for Next Month after Arrival of Body from Rome

Dec 7, 2022

The funeral of the late Richard Kuuia Cardinal Baawobr who served as the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Wa in Ghana until his death on November 27 has been planned for next month after his body will have been flown from Rome.