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A poster announcing the October 17 press conference. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Climate Change is “structural sin”, Bishops in Africa Say, Demand World Leaders’ Action

Oct 17, 2022

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have joined other faith-based and civil society actors in demanding that world “decision makers” act fast to address the climate change crisis, which they say is a “striking example of structural sin.”

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Emulate Old Testament Rulers, Pray for Citizens: Catholic Archbishop to Leaders in Nigeria

Oct 17, 2022

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has called on “political and traditional” leaders in the West African nation to find inspiration in the prayer attitude of Old Testament rulers and pray for the Nigerians under their care.  

Bishop José Luis Ponce de León of Eswatini's Manzini Diocese. Credit: Vatican Media

Apostolic Nuncio’s Visit an Expression of “care for each diocese”: Bishop in Eswatini

Oct 17, 2022

The October 6-10 pastoral visit by the representative of the Holy Father to Eswatini shows how much the Apostolic Nuncio to the Southern African nation cares about the life of the people of God in every single Catholic Diocese, the Bishop of Manzini Diocese, the only Catholic Episcopal See in Eswatini, has said.

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On Annual Day for Poverty Eradication, Salesians Focus on Youth in Burundi, Tanzania

Oct 17, 2022

On the annual event of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, officials of the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, have reviewed their initiatives that seek to empower young people across the globe, including Africa.

Pope Francis speaking to Spanish entrepreneurs at the Vatican, Oct. 17, 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls on Entrepreneurs to Be "prophets"

Oct 17, 2022

Pope Francis on Monday called on entrepreneurs to be “prophets“ and to continue to transform the economy.

Fr. Giuseppe Bernardi and Fr. Mario Ghibaudo | Screenshot from Diocese of Cunio livestream.

They Died Praying for Others: Two Catholic Priests Martyred by Nazis Beatified in Italy

Oct 17, 2022

Two Catholic priests killed by Nazis while ministering to the dying amid the Boves massacre were beatified as martyrs on Sunday in northern Italy. 

Aloysius John, Secretary-General of Caritas Internationalis. Credit: Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Internationalis Advocates for “small-scale agriculture” ahead of World Food Day

Oct 16, 2022

Ahead of the World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16 annually, the leadership of the global confederation of Catholic relief agencies, Caritas Internationalis (CI), is calling on leaders across the globe, including Africa, to support “small-scale agriculture” in order to address “food injustice”.

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Planned Caritas Lusophone Forum an Opportunity to “share experiences”: Official in Angola

Oct 16, 2022

The planned 11th Forum of Caritas Lusophone to be held in Angola’s capital city, Luanda, under the theme, “Together for the integral human development”, will be an opportunity to “share experiences and learn from one another” as to how best to  serve communities, the Coordinator of Caritas Angola has said.

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of Kinshasa Archdiocese in DRC. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Absence of state authority” Behind Persistent Inter-tribal Conflict in DR Congo: Cardinal

Oct 16, 2022

The persistent violent clashes between members of the Yaka and Teke communities in Kwamouth territory in Western Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been occasioned by the “absence of state authority”, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.

Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) during the October 11 press conference in Chad’s capital, N'djamena. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Chadian Catholic Lay Executives Express “disappointment” with Outcome of National Dialogue

Oct 16, 2022

Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Chad (UCCT) have, in a collective statement, criticized the outcome of the country’s National Inclusive Dialogue (DNI) initiative and expressed their “disappointment”.

Pope Francis delivered his Angelus address on 18 September 2022. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Announces Decision to Extend Synod on Synodality to 2024

Oct 16, 2022

Pope Francis announced on Sunday that the Synod on Synodality will be extended to 2024.  

Bishop Tesfaselassie Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat in Ethiopia. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Be “voice for the voiceless”: Ethiopian Bishop to International Community on Tigrayan War

Oct 15, 2022

The just resumed war in Tigray, the Northernmost region of Ethiopia, is the largest “our planet right now”, the Bishop of Adigrat in the Horn of Africa nation has said, and called on the international community to be “a voice for the voiceless” Tigrayans experiencing a biting humanitarian crisis in the embattled region.

John Cardinal Onaiyekan speaking during his visit to St. Francis Catholic College in Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese on 13 October 2022. Credit: Oyo Diocese

Embrace Servant Leadership and “a lot will change”: Cardinal to Nigerian Political Actors

Oct 15, 2022

There is need for political actors in Nigeria to adopt servant leadership as lived by Jesus Christ, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Nigeria has said.

Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Kokstad Diocese. Credit: The Southern Cross

New Leadership Means “new energy” for Religious Order: Catholic Bishop in South Africa

Oct 15, 2022

The immediate former Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) has told ACI Africa that the new leadership of the Religious Order will inject “new energy” into the “whole Congregation”.

Bishop Paul Abel Mamba of Tambacounda Diocese in Senegal. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Muslim Leaders in Senegal Resisting External Extremism, Committed to Fraternity: Bishop

Oct 15, 2022

Religious leaders from different faith groups in Senegal have maintained a commitment to live in harmony with each other, a Catholic Bishop in the West African nation has said, adding that Muslim leaders in particular have expressed a commitment to resist the influence of extremism that is reining in the country’s neighbors.

Pope Francis greets members of the international Catholic movement Communion and Liberation in St. Peter's Square 15 October 2022. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis to Communion and Liberation: "Preserve the unity"

Oct 15, 2022

Pope Francis on Saturday urged members of an international Catholic movement to nurture unity and love for the Church, especially during times of crisis.

Pope Francis at the Economy of Francesco conference for young economists, researchers, and activists in Assisi, Italy, 24 September 2022. | Vatican Media.

Planned Papal Dialogue with African University Students to Stir Synodal Conversations

Oct 14, 2022

Young people drawn from various Catholic Universities in Africa are set to engage with Pope Francis in a dialogue that is aimed at stirring full participation of the youth in the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality.

Bishop Joseph Obanyi Sagwe of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega,  presiding over the official opening of the multipurpose hall at the Holy Family Lubao Parish. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Kenyan Bishop Urges New Government, Opposition to Unite in Addressing Citizen Issues

Oct 14, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has urged the President William Ruto-led government that was inaugurated last month to “work together” with members of the opposition in addressing issues affecting citizens of the East African nation. 

The Executive Secretary of CCPJ in Lesotho, Booi Mohapi. Credit: Booi Mohapi/Facebook

Catholic Entity in Lesotho Calls on New Prime Minister to Address Delayed Reforms

Oct 14, 2022

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho is calling upon the newly elected Prime Minister to address “national reforms” that were supposed to have been completed by the end of the five-year term of the last parliament of the Southern African Kingdom.

Bishop Charles Kasonde of Zambia’s Solwezi Diocese. Credit: ZCCB

Catholic Bishop in Zambia Advocates for Realization of “integral human development”

Oct 14, 2022

The Bishop of Zambia’s Solwezi Diocese has emphasized the need for the implementation of programs that contribute to the realization of “integral human development” in his Episcopal See.