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Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo during the closing Mass of the joint meeting between representatives of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE). Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi

“Bad timing”: SECAM President Says Fiducia Supplicans “damaging” to Synodal Process

Jan 26, 2024

Fiducia Supplicans (FS), the declaration that the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith (DDF) released permitting the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in other “irregular situations”, after the October 2023 Synod on Synodality conversations in Rome is “damaging” to the synodal process, an African Cardinal has said. 

Representatives of the  Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE). Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Bishops from Europe, Africa Pledge to Foster “culture of fraternity"

Jan 26, 2024

Catholic Bishops from Europe who met their peers in Africa at a seminar in Nairobi, Kenya have concluded their meeting with a pledge to foster collaboration in tackling Church issues that affect the two continents.

Archbishop Zolile Mpambabi during the Opening Mass of SCBC Plenary Assembly. Credit: SACBC

Southern African Bishops Urged to Pray for Leaders at Commencement of Plenary

Jan 26, 2024

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been urged to pray for those in authority in the region during their Plenary which started on Tuesday, January 23.

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon's Buea Diocese. Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Condoles with Victims of Tragic Road Accident

Jan 26, 2024

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has condoled with victims of the tragic road accident that occurred on January 23, resulting in the death of at least two persons and injuring of dozens. 

Rev. Timothy Daluk, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Plateau State.

“Enough is enough”: Nigerian Christian Leader Denounces Arson, Killings by “the military”

Jan 25, 2024

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nigeria’s Plateau State has denounced the arson attacks and killings targeting Christians in the State located near the centre of the West African nation.

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka, SACBC President. Credit: SACBC

Southern African Bishops’ Offices Lauded for Efforts to Link Faith with Culture

Jan 25, 2024

The Department for Christian Formation and the Theological Advisory Commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) have been lauded for their efforts to link the people’s culture to faith.

Fr. Simon-Peter Engurait, elected Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the United States of America (USA) following the passing on of Bishop Mario Dorsonville. Credit: Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC)

Ugandan Catholic Priest Elected Diocesan Administrator of American Diocese

Jan 25, 2024

Fr. Simon-Peter Engurait  from Uganda has been elected the Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in the United States of America (USA) following the passing on of Bishop Mario Dorsonville.

Mons. Janusz Urbańczyk with Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Appoints Polish Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe

Jan 25, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Janusz Urbańczyk, a native of Poland, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, and assigned him the Titular See of Voli in Tunisia with the dignity of Archbishop.

Nigeria's President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Credit: Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Christian Leaders in Nigeria Laud President for “positive steps” to Unite Country

Jan 25, 2024

Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for “making very positive steps” towards inclusiveness in the West African country since his inauguration in May last year.

Seminarians at Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Nigeria's Kaduna state where four students were kidnapped and one, Michael Nnadi killed. Credit: Good Shepherd Major Seminary Kaduna/ Facebook

Inside the Growing Spirituality of Martyrdom in Nigerian Seminaries and Monasteries

Jan 24, 2024

Last year, 2023, was a difficult year for Br. Peter Olarewaju, a postulant at the Benedictine Monastery in Nigeria’s Ilorin Diocese, who was kidnapped alongside two others at the monastery. Br. Olarewaju underwent different kinds of torture. He watched as his companion, Br. Godwin Eze, was murdered.

Sr. Florence Muia, Founder of Upendo Village, an HIV and AIDS project in Kenya. Credit: Sr. Florence Muia

Over 13,000 Reached as Catholic Nuns’ HIV/AIDS Project in Kenya Marks 20th Anniversary

Jan 24, 2024

Close to 14,000 people have benefitted from ASN Upendo Village, a HIV and AIDS project started by the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN) 20 years ago to provide support to people living with HIV in low-end settlements around Naivasha in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru.

Sniper sparks a fire at the FMA house in Karthoum. Credit: Salesian Missions

Rooms “badly damaged” in Latest Bombing of Salesian Sisters’ House in Sudan

Jan 24, 2024

The Dar Mariam House of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, (FMA/Salesian Sisters) in Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Khartoum has been bombed for a second time after a sniper reportedly set fire to a section of the building. 

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions against Corruption “game”, Urges Honest Living

Jan 24, 2024

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has cautioned against the “game” of corruption. 

Members of the Daughters of St. Mary of Guadalupe (FSMG) in Angola during their 40th anniversary celebration. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

At 40th Anniversary, Catholic Nuns in Angola Urged to “prepare foundations for future”

Jan 24, 2024

Members of the Daughters of St. Mary of Guadalupe (FSMG) in Angola have been urged to look into the future with vision and strategy as they mark four decades of service in the Southern African nation. 

Credit: Intersociety

How Security Forces’ “cow humanization” Code Led to Massive Christian Deaths in Nigeria

Jan 23, 2024

Nigeria security forces responded more swiftly to the killing of cows owned by Muslim jihadists than they did when Christians and other non-Muslims were killed, a current report by a Human Rights group in the West African country has revealed.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Credit: Consolata Shrine Kenya

Let’s Rediscover “magnetism of our Christianity” in the Word of God: Archbishop in Kenya

Jan 23, 2024

There is need for Christians to continually seek to remain close to God through attentiveness to His Word, Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri has said. 

Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba. Credit: Archdiocese of Toledo

Pope Francis Transfers Apostolic Nuncio in Sudan and Eritrea to Mozambique

Jan 23, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in Sudan and Eritrea, Archbishop Luís Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba, has been transferred to the Southern African nation of Mozambique.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: Presidency of Benin

Bishops in Benin Appeal for “concrete actions, behaviors” to Foster Christian Unity

Jan 23, 2024

Catholic Bishops in Benin have appealed to the people of God in the West African nation to settle for lifestyles that contribute to the fostering of Christian unity in the country. 

Fr. Alex Muyebe, Executive Director of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

Stemming “rapid urbanization” among Strategies to Address Cholera in Zambia: Jesuit Priest

Jan 23, 2024

Taking strategies to empower the rural populations in view of stemming rural-urban migration can help address the recurring challenge of cholera in Zambia, a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Southern African nation has said. 

Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza presenting the sum of 150,000 Naira to one of the Victims of Boko Haram Insurgency. Credit: Yola Diocese

Nigerian Diocese Reaches Out to Hundreds of Female Victims of Boko Haram Insurgency

Jan 23, 2024

The leadership of the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria has reached out to 300 female victims of Boko Haram Insurgency in the country’s Adamawa State with financial support.