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Late Fr. Jorge Luis Rodríguez Baquero, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M) in Angola. Credit: Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M

Catholic Missionary Priest in Angola Eulogized for Witnessing “God’s love for the poor”

Jan 17, 2024

Fr. Jorge Luis Rodríguez Baquero, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians/Lazarists-C.M) in Angola, who died in a January 14 road accident has been eulogized as a witness to the love of God for the marginalized.

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Pope Francis Appoints Two New Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in DR Congo

Jan 17, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi and Mons. Désiré Lenge Mukwenye Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Wamba and Kilwa-Kasenga respectively.

Logo of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania. Credit: Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM)

Humility, Patience among Virtues behind Success of Universities: Bishop in Tanzania

Jan 17, 2024

At the launch of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania, Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala of the country’s Geita Diocese has highlighted virtues needed for the success of the institution of higher learning. 

Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya, the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Malawi. Credit: ECM

Bishops in Malawi Confirm Appointment of National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies

Jan 17, 2024

Bishops in Malawi have confirmed the appointment of Fr. Ephraim Peter Madeya as the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) by the pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.

General Brice Oligui Nguema with members of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon (CEG) during the 15 January 2024 audience. Credit: Presidency of Gabon

In Audience with Gabon’s President, Bishops Appeal for Values “dear to our country”

Jan 17, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Gabon have appealed for the fostering of values that are “dear to” the West African nation during their meeting with the country’s Transitional President, General Brice Oligui Nguema.

Sr. Orla Treacy, IBVM (front center) along with other pilgrims during the seven-day pilgrimage for peace from Rumbek to Tonj. Credit: Good News Radio/Rumbek Diocese

Pilgrim Shares Moving Encounter with South Sudanese Communities Crying Out for Peace

Jan 16, 2024

A woman who knelt by the roadside with her children, praying for peace as pilgrims from South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Rumbek passed by was a sight to behold for the pilgrims who kept reflecting on the incident though their journey to Tonj, about 125 kilometers away.

Fr. Théophile Akoha, Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou. Credit: Archdiocese of Cotonou

Catholic Archdiocese in Benin Aims for “ecological conversion” in “Green Church Program”

Jan 16, 2024

Benin’s Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou is aiming to achieve “ecological conversion” through an initiative dubbed “Green Church Program”, an official in the Archdiocese has said. 

Sr. Mary Margaret Osebe Oyieko. Credit: Capuchin TV

Evangelical Counsels “very important” for Religious: Catholic Bishop in Kenya to Nuns

Jan 16, 2024

The Evangelical Counsels, the set of three vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, are at the heart of Religious Life, the Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Kisii Catholic Diocese has said.

Bishop Eusebio Samwel Kyando of Tanzania's Njombe Diocese. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Foster Intergenerational Unity: Cardinal in Tanzania to New Bishop at Consecration

Jan 16, 2024

Polycarp Cardinal Pengo of Tanzania has urged the new Catholic Bishop of the East African country’s Njombe Diocese to prioritize the fostering of intergenerational unity in his Episcopal Ministry. 

A group of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, where 200 people were killed over Christmas. Credit: ACN

Catholic Charity Raises £200k in Two Months to Support Suffering Christians in Africa

Jan 16, 2024

The “£100k4Africa” challenge that the Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) UK, launched during last year’s #RedWednesday initiatives to support persecuted Christians in Africa has raised £200,000.

Ann Kioko, Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa. Credit: Ann Kioko

“Ill-advised”: Catholic Activist on Proposed Ban of Teenage Mothers from Kenyan Schools

Jan 16, 2024

The Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa has faulted a Governor's proposal to ban pregnant teens in Kenya from continuing their studies. 

Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna with the new Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Nhamatand Parish of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese, Fr. António Ticaqui Augusto. Credit: Beira Archdiocese

Foster Communion with Faithful: Archbishop to Newly Installed Parish Priest in Mozambique

Jan 16, 2024

The new Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Nhamatand Parish of Mozambique’s Beira Archdiocese has been encouraged to foster communion with the people of God under his pastoral care.

Members of the Central African Episcopal Conference (CECA). Credit: LANOCA

Catholic Bishops in CAR Denounce “sterile rivalry between Clerics and Laity”

Jan 16, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the Central African Republic (CAR) have denounced the differences and competition between members of the Clergy and the Laity in the country and are calling for “co-responsibility” in the mission of the Church.

Pope Francis at his general audience on May 17, 2023 (left) and Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (right). Credit: Daniel Ibanez/SECAM

“Culture does not accept it”: Pope Francis on Africa’s Opposition to Fiducia Supplicans

Jan 15, 2024

Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the December 18 Vatican Declaration permitting members of the Clergy to bless “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations” will not be implemented in Africa “because the culture does not accept it,” Pope Francis has been quoted as saying.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi (left) and Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu (right). Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Lifts Ban on Predecessor from Celebrating Holy Mass in Public

Jan 15, 2024

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has lifted the prohibition on his predecessor, Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu, from concelebrating with him and celebration Holy Mass in public in the Cameroonian Episcopal See without his “explicit permission”.

Michael Cardinal Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD). Credit: Caritas Africa

Vatican Cardinal to Visit Catholic Hospital, Meet Bishops in 4-day Pastoral Trip to Benin

Jan 15, 2024

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) is scheduled to be in the West African nation of Benin for a four-day visit that is to start on Wednesday, January 17.

Bishop Estêvão Binga, Auxiliary Bishop of Angola’s Benguela Diocese. Credit: Benguela Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Parents against Child Labor, Advocates for Virtues

Jan 15, 2024

The Auxiliary Bishop of Angola’s Benguela Diocese has cautioned parents against child labor in the Southern African nation.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) during the closing Mass of their 47th Annual Seminar in the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo. Credit: NECC

Bishops in Cameroon Express “compassion” for Victims of “atrocities” in Country’s Regions

Jan 14, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have expressed their “compassion” for victims of violence in the Far North region as well as the Northwest and the Southwest regions of the Central African nation.

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Let’s “do something”: Catholic Bishop on Supporting Flood Victims in Angolan Province

Jan 14, 2024

Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of Caxito Diocese in Angola has appealed for support for victims of floods in the country’s Bengo Province.

A bishop's pectoral cross. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Djibouti’s Catholic Bishop, Appoints Successor

Jan 14, 2024

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Giorgio Bertin from the pastoral care of the lone Catholic Diocese in Djibouti and has appointed Bishop Jamal Boulos Sleiman Daibes as his successor.