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Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese/Facebook

Nigeria in Need of Leaders Who, Like Jesus, “courageously speak truth, live by it”: Bishop

Apr 8, 2022

Nigeria stands in need of leaders characterized with courage who, like Jesus Christ, “speak the truth and live by it”, the Catholic Bishop of the country’s Oyo Diocese has said in his message ahead of Palm Sunday.

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

Catholic Bishops in Kenya Say COVID-19 Fight Still on amid Lifting of Face Masks

Apr 8, 2022

Catholic Bishops in Kenya have called on the people of God in the East African country to maintain the fight against COVID-19 even after the country’s government announced the easing of the use of face masks in open places.

Dieudonné Cardinal Nzapalainga visited the president of the Supreme Islamic Council of the Central African Republic (CSISCA), Imam Mahamat Deleris, and donated some basic food items. Credit: Archdiocese of Bangui

CAR Cardinal Reaches Out to Muslims Observing Ramadan, Says “we must always be together”

Apr 8, 2022

The Cardinal in the Central African Republic (CAR) has reached out to Muslims observing the Holy month of Ramadan with assistance as a sign of solidarity and said, “we must always be together”.

Bishop Ernesto Maguengue, appointed Bishop of Mozambique's Inhambane Diocese on 4 April 2022. Credit: ACI Africa

Newly Appointed Mozambican Bishop Pledges to Foster “love of life” in Episcopal Ministry

Apr 8, 2022

The promotion of “love of life” is to be the focus of the Episcopal ministry of Bishop Ernesto Maguengue when he takes canonical possession of the Catholic Diocese of Inhambane in Mozambique, he has told ACI Africa in an interview.

JCTR Executive Director, Fr. Alex Muyebe. Credit: JCTR

Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge State “to seriously consider preferential option for poor”

Apr 8, 2022

Jesuit scholars in Zambia are calling upon the government of the Southern African nation “to seriously consider” adopting the “preferential option for the poor”, one of the principles of the Catholic social teaching in which the well-being of the vulnerable in society is prioritized.

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

Humanitarian Aid in Ethiopia Not Changing Lives Despite Military Truce: Catholic Bishop

Apr 8, 2022

A Catholic Bishop in Ethiopia has said that the besieged people from the country’s Tigray region are not fully benefiting from the humanitarian aid that reaches the region despite a military truce that was promoted by the Prime Minister of the Horn of Africa nation, Abiy Ahmed Ali.

Pope Francis meets members of Italy’s High Council of the Judiciary at the Paul VI Audience Hall, April 8, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis to Judges: Justice Recognizes "human dignity as sacred and inviolable"

Apr 8, 2022

The pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia.

Pope Francis with Bishop Christian Carlassare in Rome. Credit: Vatican Media

Papal Visit to South Sudan to Help Church “engage in reconciliation process”, Bishop Says

Apr 7, 2022

The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is an opportunity for the local Church to engage in the process of reconciliation, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.

Fr. Raphael Assamah with some Iowa legislators. Credit: Accra Archdiocese

Ghanaian Catholic Priest Honored in U.S. for “devotion to residents” During Floods in Iowa

Apr 7, 2022

A Ghanaian Catholic Priest ministering in the Diocese of DesMoines in the U.S. has been honored “for his efforts, care, and devotion to the residents” of Hamburg, Iowa State during the 2019 floods.

Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Oyo Diocese/Facebook

Muslims, Christians “must not relent” in Praying for Nigeria: Bishop in Ramadan Message

Apr 7, 2022

Catholic Church leaders overseeing the department of Interreligious Dialogue in Nigeria’s Oyo Diocese have urged Christians and Muslims in the West African nation not to relent in fasting and praying “for a better Nigeria”.

Mons. Thulani Victor Mbuyisa, appointed Bishop of South Africa's Catholic Diocese of Kokstad on 6 April 2022. Credit: SACBC

Superior General of Mariannhill Missionaries Appointed Bishop in South Africa

Apr 7, 2022

Pope Francis has appointed the Superior General of the Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (CMM) as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kokstad in South Africa. 

Salesians in Lungi, Sierra Leone, start a Climate Club to focus on environmental education for youth. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Entity Highlights Health Initiatives for Vulnerable in Africa on World Health Day

Apr 7, 2022

On the occasion of World Health Day marked April 7, an entity of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) has highlighted health initiatives that provide access to care for people living in poverty around the globe, including Africa.

A demonstrator holding a sign during a protest against insecurity in Nigeria. Credit: Vatican News

Christian Leaders in Nigerian State Push for Leaders “treating everyone with dignity”

Apr 7, 2022

Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Kaduna State are advocating for a leader who are keen to foster the dignity of everyone and “a true servant leader” ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place next year.

Sister Suellen Tennyson, a member of the Congregation of the Marianites of Holy Cross, who was abducted in Burkina Faso April 4, 2022. Diocese of Kaya.

American Nun Abducted in Burkina Faso Moved to Start Missionary Facility after 2011 Visit

Apr 7, 2022

The American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was moved to start a missionary outpost in Burkina Faso after a 2011 visit to the country.

Fr. Zacharia Nyantiso Samjumi (center), the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), the National Director of Social Communications (right), CSN, Fr. Dr. Michael Nsikak Umoh and Director, Pastoral Affairs, Fr. Michael Banjo (left) during the April 6 press conference. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Fratelli Tutti, Regional Challenges Focus of Planned Plenary of Bishops in West Africa

Apr 6, 2022

Catholic Bishops in West Africa are expected to deliberate on Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on human fraternity and social friendship, Fratelli Tutti and challenges facing the region during their Plenary Assembly scheduled for May in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.

Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador Majwok blesses ground for the construction of the Papal dais. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Construction of Papal Dais in South Sudan Kicks Off, Catholic Bishop Blesses Ground

Apr 6, 2022

The construction of the Papal dais has kicked off in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, with the blessing of the ground.

Destroyed Library of St. Elizabeth Primary School. Credit: Manzini Diocese/Facebook

Catholic Bishop of Manzini, Eswatini, Visits “petrol bombed” Primary School Library, Prays

Apr 6, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Manzini, the only Diocese in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has visited St. Elizabeth Primary School after the institution’s library was reportedly “petrol bombed” on Monday, April 4.

Fr. Celestino Epalanga, Executive Secretary of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé. Credit: Vatican Media

Catholic Bishops’ Commission in Angola Fosters “reconciliation” After 20 Years of Peace

Apr 6, 2022

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Angola and São Tomé is seeking to “awaken people's consciences” on the need to foster three aspects of reconciliation in Angola, two decades since civil war ended in the Southern African nation.

Pope Francis holds up a flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city” of Bucha, Ukraine at his general audience on April 6, 2022. Vatican Media

Blood of Bucha Victims "cries out to heaven" for End to Ukraine War: Pope Francis

Apr 6, 2022

The pope held up a blue and yellow flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city” of Bucha, Ukraine.

Members of the martial arts class, the Acrobats, perform at Dorocentre during celebrations for International Peace Day. Credit: Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS)

Jesuit Entity in South Sudan Uses Sports to Foster Discipline, Teamwork in Displaced Youth

Apr 6, 2022

More than 250 displaced boys and girls from South Sudan are learning the value of discipline and teamwork through sports in a Psycho-Social Support program (MHPSS) spearheaded by Jesuits Refugee Service (JRS), an international refugee entity of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).