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Catholic Entities in Ivory Coast Call for Non-Violence Ahead of October 25 Presidential Election
The Episcopal Commission for Justice, Peace, and the Environment in Ivory Coast and the National Laity Council are urging young people to reject violence and become agents of peace ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election.
Apostolic Nuncio for Burkina Faso, Niger Says New Mission is “a challenge as well as grace”
The representative of the Holy Father appointed on August 15 for Burkina Faso and Niger has described his new mission as both a challenge and a grace.
Benin’s Catholic Bishops Urge Dialogue, Peace Ahead of 2026 General Elections
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB) have called on all political actors, civil society organizations, and citizens to work for peace, dialogue, and unity ahead of the country’s 2026 general elections.
“Be regular”: American Teen Promoting Children’s Rosary in Africa Gives Tips on Prayer
The only way to build a relationship through prayer is by making it a habit, Asher Kaufman, who is visiting a number of African countries to promote the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent, has said.
Third Local Ordinary of Uganda’s Catholic Diocese of Jinja Dies at 72, Eulogized as “a pillar of development in Church”
Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja in Uganda has passed on at the age of 72.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in Ivory Coast
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Jean-Pierre Tanoh Tiémélé as the new Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Abengourou in Ivory Coast and transferred Bishop Alexis Youlo Touabli to San Pedro-en-Côte d’Ivoire Diocese.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius Urges Hope, Solidarity with Affected
Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has called on the people of God to stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer, sharing a message of hope, compassion, and faith.
“A vital gathering”: Tanzanian Bishop on First-Ever AMECEA Regional Conference for Safeguarding in Seminaries
The Chairman of the Pastoral Department of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), Bishop Rogath Kimaryo, has described the maiden regional conference on safeguarding in seminaries as “a vital gathering” aimed at strengthening protection measures through “cross-learning and dialogue.”
Faith in Motion: U.S. Teen Touring Seven African Nations to Promote Children’s Rosary
Asher Kaufman left the comfort of his home in Connecticut USA several months ago, and has been visiting African countries to grow the Children’s Rosary movement on the continent.
Maiden Rosary Congress in Ghana's Accra Archdiocese Ends with Calls for Missionary Zeal, Marian Devotion
The first-ever Rosary Congress in Ghana’s Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has ended with renewed calls for missionary zeal, deeper Marian devotion, and a stronger commitment to living out the Gospel in daily life.
Catholic Priests “safe, unharmed” after Armed Robbery at Parish in DR Congo’s Kisangani Archdiocese
Two members of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary (SMM/Montfort Missionaries), also known as, are “safe and unharmed” following an armed robbery at their Parish residence in the Archdiocese of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on October 17.
Angolan Catholic Bishop Faults Judicial System for Deepening Corruption, Calls for Moral, Institutional Renewal
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has blamed the country’s judicial system for perpetuating a cycle of impunity, corruption, and national decay.
Apostolic Nuncio in Ivory Coast Urges Teams of Our Lady to “persevere in prayer, trust in God”
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has urged members of the Teams of Our Lady (END) to deepen their trust in God and remain steadfast in prayer as they continue the mission of supporting Christian married couples.
Poor Leadership to Blame for Nigeria’s Hardship, Catholic Bishop Says, Urges Politicians to Uphold Christian Values
Bishop Stephen Dami Mamza of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has blamed the ongoing economic and social hardship in the country on poor leadership, accusing politicians of neglecting their responsibilities in favour of personal ambition as the 2027 general elections approach.
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops Acknowledge Peaceful Voting, Decry Post-Election Irregularities
Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops have commended the generally calm and orderly conduct of the October 12 presidential election in the Central African nation.
Nigeria’s Insecurity Has Religious Dimensions, Catholic Bishop Says, Welcomes Calls for Accountability
Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has acknowledged that the country’s worsening insecurity is multifaceted but maintains that it carries clear elements of religious persecution.
“A wonderful experience”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Maiden Participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
A member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Angola has described her first participation in the Frankfurt International Book Fair as “a wonderful experience” that has opened new horizons for the growth and visibility of African Catholic literature.
“We’ve more children roaming streets than ever before”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Laments Youth Neglect, Urges Action
Bishop David Ajang of Nigeria’s Lafia Catholic Diocese has voiced concern over the increasing number of street children and the growing violence among them, warning that the situation has become a security risk within his Episcopal See.
“Respect the truth of the ballots,” Catholic Bishop Urges Stakeholders after Cameroon’s Presidential Election
Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of the Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam in Cameroon has urged all stakeholders in the country’s October 12 presidential election to “respect the truth of the ballots,” stressing that the dignity of citizens is upheld only when their votes are recognized and honored.
World Mission Sunday 2025: Catholic Official Decries Growing Threats to Missionaries in Nigeria
Marking World Mission Sunday 2025 on October 19, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Nigeria, Fr. Solomon Patrick Zaku, has warned that missionaries across the country are facing growing challenges, including insecurity, limited resources, and frequent attacks that make evangelization increasingly difficult.
