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Upsurge of “sects” Key Pastoral Concern in Angolan Diocese, Bishop Says, Emphasizes Need for Childhood Catechesis
Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the Catholic Diocese of Caxito in Angola has identified the upsurge of “sects” in his Episcopal See as a major pastoral challenge that must be addressed to safeguard the people of God under his pastoral care from being led astray.
Christian Professionals in Africa Bemoan Widespread Destruction as Violence Escalates in Eastern DR Congo
The Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) has called for an end to the escalating violence in Goma in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noting that the violence has already caused immense destruction and inconceivable suffering among the people.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Iringa in Tanzania, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania and appointed Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, Clergy of the country's Mafinga Diocese, as his successor.
Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast Call for Repentance-Filled Jubilee Year Celebrations
Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI) have called on citizens to embrace the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year with repentance and spiritual renewal.
“Don’t let politics or money scatter us”: Nigerian Archbishop at Conclusion of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on Church leaders to foster unity, holiness, and collaboration, urging them to resist the divisive forces of politics and money.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Clergy to Confront Secularism, Relativism in Modern Society
Members of Clergy and Theologians in Angola who are meeting to explore the challenges of evangelizing an increasingly secular world have been challenged to find ways to also address the growing influence of relativism in today’s society.
Vatican Recognizes Martyrdom of Spanish Missionaries in Georgia
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints has promulgated a decree recognizing that five Spanish Franciscans were killed “in odium fidei” (“in hatred of the faith”) in 1597.
Catholic Bioethicist Weighs in on Scientific Effort to Create Life from Scratch
A team of European researchers is currently aiming to create simple synthetic life forms from scratch using molecules that are different from those found on earth.
Today, January 28, We Celebrate Saint Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church
On Jan. 28, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saint Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century theologian who showed that the Catholic faith is in harmony with philosophy and all other branches of knowledge.
Church Communication Not Reserve for “specialists”: South Sudan-based Nun at Sisters’ Rome Conference Urges Discernment
The mission of communicating the Word of God through the media is not a reserve of professional journalists and media practitioners, one of the speakers at the January 22-23 Global jubilee conference with Religious Sisters at the Vatican has said.
Amid Reports of “worst escalation” of Violence in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic Bishop Calls for “respect for human life”
The Catholic Bishop of Goma Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is appealing for the protection of human life and the preservation of essential infrastructure amid reports of the “worst escalation” of the protracted violent conflict in the country’s Eastern region.
Why Pauline Sisters in Africa Targeted Gez Z in Digital Media Training for Evangelization
The January 26 workshop that members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) in Africa conducted was designed with young people in mind, organizers have shared with ACI Africa, noting that the younger generation, mainly comprised of the Generation Z (Gen Z), urgently need training on how to effectively use digital media for evangelization.
“Grave Sin”: Catholics in Ghana Banned from Joining Freemasonry
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra in Ghana has prohibited its members from joining Freemasonry, noting that the association contradicts the doctrines of the Catholic Church.
Building the City Begins with Transforming Hearts: Angolan Catholic Archbishop at Anniversary of Luanda City
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of the Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has called on citizens to prioritize personal transformation as the foundation for building a united society.
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Propose “rigorous ethical principles” to Guide Proper AI Use in Education
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have proposed that "rigorous ethical principles" be developed to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education upholds human dignity.
Today, January 27, we celebrate Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Sisters
Angela Merici was born in the small Italian town of Desenzano on the shore of Lake Garda in 1474.
Beware of Media’s Potential to Reduce People to “mere commodities for sale”, Pauline Sister in Kenya Cautions
A member of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Africa has called for media literacy especially among audiences, warning about the potential of media to “defy” people’s intellect, and to convert human beings into sellable commodities.
“Biggest tragedy”: Nigerian Diplomat on Government’s Take-Over of Catholic Schools
The former Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has blamed the failures in the Nigerian education system to the taking over of Catholic schools and other mission schools in the West African nation.
Presidential Pardon of over 50 Aligns with Jubilee Call: Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Bishops’ President
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) has welcomed the presidential pardon granted by Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to 51 individuals serving sentences in prisons across 11 provinces of the country.
Dilemma as Malian Government Plans to Stop Funding Catholic Schools
The Malian government has announced plans to stop subsidizing education in all Catholic Schools in the West African country, a move that has left charities that are currently supporting educational institutions in the country in a dilemma.
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