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Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty (left) and Mons. Getahun Fanta Shikune (right)

Pope Francis Transfers Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, Niger to Nigeria, Appoints Apostolic Vicar in Ethiopia

Jul 16, 2024

The Holy Father has transferred Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso and Niger to the West African nation of Nigeria.

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). Credit: KCCB

Catholic Bishops Laud Kenyan President for “efforts in the right direction”, Urge Him to Do More to “inspire hope”

Jul 16, 2024

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have commended President William Samoei Ruto for giving in to some of the demands of protesters in the country by throwing out the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and firing his Cabinet.

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“Be concerned about the people of God”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Priest in Cape Verde

Jul 16, 2024

Catholic Priests are expected to be preoccupied with the people of God under their pastoral care, paying keen attention to what God wants of them in their respective missions, Bishop Teodoro Mendes Tavares has said.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja with catechumens who received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Let’s Participate in God’s Mission “no matter how hopeless the situation may be”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

Jul 16, 2024

We are called to participate in the promotion of God’s mission in our situations of life, whether these situations are easy of challenging, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.

Archbishop John Wilson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England with the members of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSP) he ordained during his visit to Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

“I have never ordained so many priests”: Catholic Archbishop from England Marvels at Nigeria’s Vibrant Church

Jul 15, 2024

Archbishop John Wilson of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in England has written to Catholics from Nigeria, and those with Nigerian heritage in his Metropolitan See, marvelling at the deep devotion to the Lord Jesus he witnessed in the West African country.

Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN)

Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Urges Respect for Life “from conception” as Retrieval of Bodies Dumped in Quarry Continues

Jul 15, 2024

As the retrieval of dismembered bodies tied up in sacks and dumped in an abandoned quarry used as a dumpsite in  Kenya’s Embakasi South Constituency in Nairobi has continued, Archbishop Philip Anyolo Subira of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has called for respect for human life.

An appeal for Sudan: Spotlight on humanitarian catastrophe, Italy asked to relaunch peace talks. Credit: Community of Sant'Egidio

Lay Catholic Community in Rome Concerned about “widespread hunger” as Fighting Rages on in Sudan

Jul 15, 2024

The Community of Sant'Egidio, a Rome-based lay Catholic association dedicated to the provision of social services and arbitrating conflicts, has warned of “a very serious humanitarian situation” in Sudan as fighting rages on in the Northeastern African country.

Bishop Vicente Sanombo of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié

At Installation, Recently Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Angola Advocates for Unity, Communion, “total availability”

Jul 15, 2024

Bishop Vicente Sanombo, who was Consecrated Bishop of Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Kwito-Bié on June 23 is advocating for unity, communion, and availability as he begins his Episcopal Ministry in the Angolan Diocese. 

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“There are bad friends”: Catholic Archbishop in Tanzania Cautions Newly Ordained Priests against Deceptive “friends”

Jul 15, 2024

Members of the Clergy need to be conscious of the fact that some of the people of God, who present themselves as friends are not genuine, Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha in Tanzania has said.

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba

Cardinal Ameyu Issues Directives on Administration of Sacraments, Parishes, Institutions in Juba Archdiocese

Jul 14, 2024

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba has issued a series of directives concerning the administration of Sacraments and the running of Parishes and institutions in his Metropolitan See.

Fr. Joseph Tile Nomhwange

Nigeria’s Christians “still targeted on a daily basis”: Catholic Priest on Persecution

Jul 14, 2024

The Director of Mission and Dialogue at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has expressed concern about persistent Christian persecution in the West African nation, where he says followers of Jesus Christ are targeted.

Bishop Dieudonné Madrapile Tanzi (right) of the Catholic Diocese of Isangi and Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia (right)

Immediate Former Bishop of DR Congo’s Isiro-Niangara Dies Hours after Pope Francis Appoints Apostolic Administrator

Jul 14, 2024

Bishop Julien Andavo Mbia, the immediate former Local Ordinary of Isiro-Niangara Catholic Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has passed on.

“Deeply Saddened”: Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria on Death of Several Students after School Building Collapses in Jos

Jul 13, 2024

Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has expressed his sorrow following the reported death of several students when their school building collapsed.  

Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu

“We’re in one boat moving in the same direction”: Catholic Archbishop in Uganda Emphasizes Collaboration at Installation

Jul 13, 2024

Archbishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of the Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu in Uganda has underscored the need to foster collaboration and togetherness between members of the Clergy, women and men Religious, and the Laity for the growth of the Metropolitan See.

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“We thank you for your prayers”: Nigerian Catholic Diocese on Release of Kidnapped Priest, Catechist

Jul 13, 2024

Fr. Christian Ike and Catechist Mazi Ogbonnaya Aneke who were reported abducted on June 16 while returning from Holy Mass at an outstation in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia (CADEK) have been released. 

Bishop Estêvão Binga

Families Have “fundamental role” in Influencing Behavior Change in New Generation Youths: Catholic Bishop in Angola

Jul 13, 2024

Families are instrumental in effecting change of behaviour among new general youths, Bishop Estêvão Binga has said.

Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Challenge Government to Push for Changes in Samoa Agreement

Jul 12, 2024

The Samoa Agreement that the Nigerian government signed on June 28 will undermine the moral, cultural, and religious beliefs of Nigerian citizens, members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have warned, and called on the government to push for its amendment. 

Like Jesus, Employ “diverse ways of preaching, teaching”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Nairobi Archdiocese Clergy

Jul 12, 2024

Jesus’ decision to employ various ways to preach the Kingdom of God should inspire members of the Clergy if they have to be effective in touching the lives of especially young people, Bishop Simon Peter Kamomoe, one of the three Auxiliary Bishops of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) in Kenya has said.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea

For Lasting Peace, Let’s “remember the good of others”: Catholic Bishop of Buea, Cameroon, on Diocesan Feast Day

Jul 12, 2024

Lasting peace is premised on our readiness to let go the negative experiences of the past, and reaffirming other and recalling their good, Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Buea has said on the Feast Day of the Cameroonian Episcopal See. 

Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein

Chaplaincy, Spiritual Direction, Council Membership among Ways to Sustain Lay Associations: South African Archbishop

Jul 12, 2024

Church leaders need to take deliberate steps to sustain associations of the Laity and other ecclesial movements, Archbishop Zolile Mpambani of South Africa’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bloemfontein has said.