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Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and Niger (CEBN)

Catholic Bishops Declare Triduum Prayer for Peace in Burkina Faso, Niger amid Surge in Insecurity

Sep 12, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Niger have called for a triduum of prayer for peace in their respective nations amid a surge in cases of insecurity.

Bishop Peter Kihara Kariuki of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit in Kenya. Credit: Burudika kikatoliki

Catholic Bishop Serving Kenya’s Marginalized Communities Urges Development Agencies to Serve without Discrimination

Sep 12, 2024

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Marsabit in Kenya has called upon the faithful and those tasked with the implementation of development projects in support of the needy to reach out to all compassionately without discrimination.

Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi

Catholic Priest in Nigeria Urges the Church to Address Needs of Youths “going back to paganism”

Sep 12, 2024

While the rest of the Catholic Church is Nigeria is concerned that the influence of Pentecostalism may cause division in the Church, Catholics in the Southeastern parts of the country where Fr. Vitalis Anaehobi serves are worried about something else.

“We are called to evangelize”: Catholic Archbishop-elect in Ivory Coast Ahead of Installation

Sep 12, 2024

The Archbishop-elect of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bouaké in Ivory Coast has emphasized the need for humility and promoting evangelization ahead of his installation scheduled for September 14.

Illegal mining in Ghana. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Koforidua

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Call for Synergy in Addressing Illegal Mining

Sep 12, 2024

The Catholic Bishops in Ghana are calling for a coordinated and collective effort to address the challenges of Galamsey, which refers to illegal mining, and the resulting environmental degradation in the West African nation.

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Inside Tremendous Growth of Kenya's Oldest Inland Catholic Parish that Birthed Several Dioceses

Sep 11, 2024

In the year 2000 when Catechist Pius Nzioka arrived at St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), there were only two infant baptisms. Then, the baptisms were conducted only twice annually: during Christmas and at Easter.

Bishop Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC). Credit: Catholic Trends

“Let us carry Ghana like a sick man to Jesus”: Catholic Bishops’ President at Sacred Heart of Jesus Congress Conclusion

Sep 11, 2024

The president of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has challenged Ghanaians to demonstrate patriotism, praying for and working towards healing their country that he said is ailing from social and political challenges.

Flooding following torrential rains in the town of Bongor, southwest Chad. Credit: Vatican Media

Deadly Floods in Chad: Catholic Bishop Emphasizes “God’s presence”, Cautions against Despair

Sep 11, 2024

Bishop Dominique Tinoudji of the Catholic Diocese of Pala in Chad has emphasized the presence of God among the people, especially those affected by the deadly floods in the North Central African nation that have claimed hundreds of lives. 

Non-Catholic Theologian Witnesses to Gains of Small Christian Communities in Promoting Ecumenism in Africa

Sep 11, 2024

Small Christian Communities (SCCs), the new way of being Church in Africa, are leading the way in uniting different Christian denominations, a non-Catholic Ecumenist has said.

Members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria. Credit: National Peace Committee (NPC)

Poll in Nigeria’s Edo State “opportunity to demonstrate dedication to peaceful democratic transitions”: Peace Committee

Sep 11, 2024

Members of the  National Peace Committee (NPC) in Nigeria, who include representatives of the Catholic Bishops in the West African nation have described the upcoming Edo State Gubernatorial election as a significant moment for the country’s democratic process, which should “demonstrate” a democratic transition that is peaceful. 

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Catholic Diocese in Nigeria Appeals for Help, Prayers after Thousands Displaced by Floods

Sep 11, 2024

The Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri in Nigeria is appealing for prayers and humanitarian assistance for thousands of people, who were displaced by floods that intensified on Tuesday, September 10.

Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo in Nigeria

Catholics in Nigeria Urged to Improve on Communication to Quickly Fish Out People “masquerading” as Church Agents

Sep 10, 2024

People masquerading as Catholic Priests and other Church agents are having a field day in the West African nation of Nigeria owing to gaps in communication between Parishes, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Oyo has said.

Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Cause: Kenyan Committee Members Share Inspirations, Say Humility His Outstanding Virtue

Sep 10, 2024

Kenya’s first native Catholic Bishop and Cardinal, Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga, has been a source of inspiration to many in the East African nation. His humble lifestyle is his most outstanding virtue, two members of the Kenyan committee spearheading the cause of Sainthood of the Cardinal have said in separate interviews with ACI Africa. 

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Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Warns of Sanctions against Priests Engaging in Liturgical Abuses

Sep 10, 2024

The Local Ordinary of Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has cautioned the Clergy in his Episcopal See against engaging in Liturgical abuses, noting that those who violate the traditions of the church will be punished.

Catholic Theologians Schedule Prayers for Africa’s Participants in October Synod on Synodality Session in Rome

Sep 9, 2024

Organizers of the weekly synodal palavers that ended on September 6 have announced a virtual “prayer session” for Africa’s delegates to the second session of the Synod on Synodality scheduled to start on October 2 and end on October 29 in Rome.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria's Wukari Diocese and one of the Church stewards who lost an eye during the August 5 assault. Credit: Wukari Diocese

Military Apologizes for Assault on Catholic Priest in Nigerian Diocese, Bishop “concerned about unanswered questions”

Sep 9, 2024

The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.

What Kenyan Committee for Cause of Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood is Doing to Make His Virtuous Life Known

Sep 9, 2024

The Kenyan committee spearheading the cause of Sainthood of Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga has initiated various activities aimed at making the Cardinal’s virtuous life widely known among the people of God in the East African nation.

Fr. Adelino Calonda during the opening Mass of the 2024/2025 Catechetical n Angola's Luanda Archdiocese. Credit: ACI Africa

Catechists in Angola Urged to Teach Catechumens “the truth with patience, depth”

Sep 9, 2024

Catechists are required to patiently teach catechumens the doctrine of the Church and to do so with “depth,” the Episcopal Vicar for Pastoral Care in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has said.

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Credit: ACI Africa

Official of Justice and Peace Commission in Angola, São Tomé Urges Christians to “hope and act with creation”

Sep 9, 2024

The Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) wants Christians in the two countries to live hope that involves the protection of the environment.

Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari . Credit: Wukari Diocese

“We have lost about 325 churches”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria on Effects of Christian Persecution in His Episcopal See

Sep 9, 2024

The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari covering the Southern Taraba region of the country’s Tabara State has decried the negative effects of violent conflicts and Christian persecution in his Episcopal See that have resulted in the closure of hundreds of churches.