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Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin of South Sudan's Juba Archdiocese addressing IDPs at Gumbo camp. Credit: Radio Bakhita/Facebook

Catholic Archbishop Reaches out to IDPs in South Sudanese State Following Violent Clashes

Apr 4, 2022

The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has reached out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country’s Eastern Equatoria State with food items following violent clashes.

oris Moriba, President of a young women's group shares her views during the Insai Salone programme on Nyapui Radio. Credit: SEND Sierra Leone

Catholic Entity in Sierra Leone Changing Women's Lives Through New Radio Station

Apr 4, 2022

The overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, is working through a new women’s radio station in Sierra Leone to transform the lives of women who listen to the station.

Bishop Melchisédech Sikuli Paluku of DR Congo's Butembo-Beni Diocese. Credit: Butembo-Beni Diocese

Catholic Bishop in DRC Urges Clergy, Faithful to “massively participate” in Papal Visit

Apr 3, 2022

The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on members of the Clergy, women and men Religious and the Laity in the Central African nation to actively participate in their numbers in the planned pastoral visit of Pope Francis in July.

Caritas Caboverdiana,NINA project for the elderly. Credit: Caritas Caboverdiana

Caritas Cape Verde Reaching Out to Persons in “vulnerable situations” amid Drought

Apr 3, 2022

The Catholic Church in Cape Verde, through her charity arm, Caritas Caboverdiana, is reaching out to persons “in more vulnerable situations” amid drought and the effects of COVID-19, an official has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Burnt church at Saint Pierre parish in Douroum, Cameroon. Credit: ACN

Catholic Priest in Cameroon Says Parish “paralyzed” by Heavy Boko Haram Insurgency

Apr 3, 2022

Boko Haram militants are expanding their operations to rural villages in Nigeria and on the border with other countries, a Catholic Priest in Cameroon has said, adding that the militants have paralyzed pastoral activities in a huge chunk of his Parish.

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of South Africa's Mthatha Diocese/Credit: Bishop Sithembele Sipuka

Catholic Bishop in South Africa Urges Students to Integrate Religion and Science

Apr 3, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Umtata Diocese in South Africa has called on students to integrate religion and science.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta, April 3, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Laments "sacrilegious war" in Ukraine as He Prays Angelus in Malta

Apr 3, 2022

‘May we be tireless in praying and in offering assistance to those who suffer,’ the pope said.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Granaries in Floriana, Malta, April 3, 2022. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis in Malta: God’s Endless Mercy Means No One is "irredeemable"

Apr 3, 2022

The pope urged Malta’s Catholics to be ‘tireless witnesses’ of God’s mercy.

Victims of militant attacks in Cabo Delgado. Credit: Denis Hurley Peace Institute

Catholic Peace Entity Reports Renewed Attacks Near Mozambican Military Base

Apr 2, 2022

Militants operating in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province have launched fresh attacks in the province, this time targeting a region close to a military base in the country, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI) has reported.

Credit: SAFCEI

Religious Leaders in South Africa Concerned About Industrialized Agriculture in Africa

Apr 2, 2022

Faith leaders under the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) have expressed concern about the promotion of green revolution, which fosters the use of chemicals and high-yield crop varieties in view of realizing large-scale food production in Africa.

New water tank and pump to supply fresh drinking water at the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Entity Facilitates Access to Clean Water at Catholic Institution in Namibia

Apr 2, 2022

The U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), Salesian Missions, has facilitated clean water supply to hundreds of learners who access the Don Bosco Center and Primary School in Namibia’s Apostolic Vicariate of Rundu.

Members of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) and Lawmakers in Zimbabwe. Credit: JCAM

Jesuits in Africa Urge Zimbabweans to Track Government’s Commitment to Post-COVID Recovery

Apr 2, 2022

Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa are calling on citizens of Zimbabwe to keep an eye on their government to ensure it fulfills its commitment toward post COVID-19 recovery. 

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight to Malta on April 2, 2022. Courtney Mares/CNA

Pope Francis Says Papal Visit to Ukraine’s Capital, Kyiv, is “on the table”

Apr 2, 2022

Pope Francis on Saturday said a papal visit to Kyiv is "on the table," raising the possibility of a dramatic escalation of the Holy See's diplomatic and spiritual effort to bring about an end to the fighting that has raged in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24.

Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty addressing journalists Thursday, March 31 after an audience with Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Albert Ouédraogo. Credit: Primature Burkina Faso/Facebook

Holy See “ready to accompany” Burkina Faso in Process of Transition, Apostolic Nuncio Says

Apr 1, 2022

The representative of the Holy Father in Burkina Faso has said the Holy See is ready to accompany the West African nation in its process of transition following the military coup that ousted former President, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré.

Bishop Montfort Stima of Malawi's Mangochi Diocese. Credit: AMECEA

Catholic Bishop in Malawi Sends “good wishes” to Muslims ahead of Holy Month of Ramadan

Apr 1, 2022

The Catholic Bishop of Mangochi Diocese in Malawi has extended “fraternal good wishes” to Muslims in the Southeastern African nation as they begin the Holy Month of Ramadan, which culminates in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast.

Sr. Wilhelmina Uhai Tunu. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Synodal Process Time to Showcase “role in mission of evangelization”: Tanzanian Nun

Apr 1, 2022

A Catholic Nun from Tanzania has challenged women and men Religious in Africa to use the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality to showcase their “active role in the mission of evangelization”.

Dr. Philippe Abraham Birane Tine. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Lay Leader in Senegal Says Synodal Process “not a forum for settling scores”

Apr 1, 2022

The President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has cautioned the people of God against using the ongoing preparations for the Synod on Synodality as forums for settling scores.

Pope Francis meets Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican on April 1, 2022. Vatican Media

Pope Expresses "sorrow, shame" for Catholic Role in Abuse against Indigenous Peoples

Apr 1, 2022

“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis met with the Italian Autism Foundation in the Vatican's Clementine Hall on April 1, 2022. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Advocates for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Society

Apr 1, 2022

The pope underlined that the Church in particular is called to help those with disabilities to “make their voices heard.”

Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi stops to exchange pleasantries with a mentally challenged man on the streets of Nigeria's Anambra State
Credit: Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi

Catholic Sister in Nigeria Feeding Mentally Challenged People Displaced by Militants

Apr 1, 2022

Last Sunday, Sr. Esther Nkiru Ezedinachi distributed pounded yam, soup, and an assortment of other Nigerian dishes to 30 mentally challenged people on the streets of the West Africa country.