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Cameroon Catholic Bishops’ Annual Seminar Ends with Call for Urgent Action to Address National Crises, Promote Peace

Jan 12, 2025

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) have expressed concern about the deteriorating social, economic, and political conditions in the country, urging both government officials and citizens to embrace responsible governance, national unity, and ethical leadership as critical steps towards sustainable development and peace.

Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon Urges Christians to be “artisans of hope, peace” During 2025 Jubilee Year

Jan 12, 2025

The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year offers the people of God in Cameroon an opportunity to foster peace and hope, the representative of the Holy Father in the Central African nation has said.

Today, January 12, We Celebrate St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Jan 12, 2025

 On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental in establishing the Canadian city of Montreal.

Bernard Okalia Bilai, during the opening ceremony of the 48th annual seminar of the Bishops of Cameroon in the Catholic Diocese of Buea. Credit: ACI Africa

Government Official in Cameroon Thanks Catholic Bishops Praying for Country’s Embattled Regions

Jan 11, 2025

The Governor of the South West region of Cameroon has expressed gratitude to Catholic Bishops in the Central African nation for their prayers and commitment to peace, emphasizing the positive impact of the prayers on regions affected by conflict. 

Catholic Bishop in South Sudan Calls for Adequate Electoral Consultations ahead of Inaugural Elections Slated for 2026

Jan 11, 2025

As South Sudan, the world’s newest nation gears up for its first ever elections following years of civil war, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has called for adequate preparations to ensure that the country undergoes a truly democratic process.

Synod on Synodality Wasn’t about “alternative lifestyles”: Catholic Bishop in CAR

Jan 11, 2025

Synod on Synodality, the multi-year XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which Pope Francis officially inaugurated in 2021 and later extended to 2024 was not about “alternative lifestyles”, the Local Ordinary of Bossangoa Catholic Diocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has said.

Mons. Justin Georges Ebengue

Rector of Our Lady of Hope InterDiocesan Major Seminary Appointed Bishop of Cameroon’s Yokadouma Diocese

Jan 11, 2025

Pope Francis has appointed the Rector of Our Lady of Hope Major Seminary Bertoua in Cameroon as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Yokadouma in the Central African nation. 

Official inauguration of the Rwabageni Nurturing Care Hub. Credit: Caritas Rwanda

Caritas Rwanda Realizes “one stop site for community nutrition interventions” for Children in Partnership Initiative

Jan 11, 2025

Caritas Rwanda, the humanitarian and development establishment of the Catholic Bishops of Rwanda has realized a nutrition initiative with children as the primary beneficiaries.

South Sudan’s Newest Catholic Diocese Relying on Catechists, Lay Pastoral Agents for Growth of Christian Communities

Jan 10, 2025

In the South Sudanese Catholic Diocese of Bentiu erected in July 2024, Catechists and other lay Pastoral Agents are “the backbone of the communities”, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Diocese, Bishop Christian Carlassare, has said.

May the Holy Spirit “fill them with grace”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Invites Prayer for Sisters at Religious Profession

Jan 10, 2025

The 13 members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) can benefit from the prayers of the people of God to be filled with the grace from the Holy Spirit in the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said. 

John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Credit: ACI Africa

“Things are not going well”: Cardinal on Economic, Security Challenges in Nigeria

Jan 10, 2025

Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and escalating security challenges, conditions that John Cardinal Onaiyekan has described as “dire and unacceptable”.

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Cameroon Calls for Peace, Integrity ahead of 2025 Presidential Elections

Jan 10, 2025

Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala in Cameroon has called on citizens to prioritize peace and integrity ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025.

Blasphemy Law in Nigeria “a dangerous driver of religious extremism”: Christian Human Rights Foundation

Jan 10, 2025

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights foundation, has urged the Nigerian government “to repeal” its blasphemy law, noting that the legal provision is “a dangerous driver of religious extremism” in the West African nation.

Lesego Sikhali, Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Youths in Southern Africa Urged to Make Jubilee Year Celebrations "more memorable" through Spiritual Activities

Jan 9, 2025

The Chairperson of the Youth and Young Adults Ministry at the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) is calling on young people to engage actively in spiritual activities and charity work during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.

Kenyans Urged to Step up Advocacy for Justice during 2025 Jubilee Year amid Surge in Cases of Youth Abductions

Jan 9, 2025

In Kenya, the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is an opportunity to amplify the voices of individuals whose rights are being taken away, the Local Ordinary of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Nakuru has said.

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

“I was on a list of people to be eliminated”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola on Persecution for Defending the Marginalize

Jan 9, 2025

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has revealed that he was once on a list of people that were targeted for elimination for defending truth and justice.

Senegalese Spiritan Priest Appointed National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies in Indian Ocean Region

Jan 9, 2025

The pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has appointed Fr. Moïse Lalty Diatta as the National Director of Pontifical Mission Societies in the Indian Ocean region that encompasses various island nations and territories.

Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria Lauds “vibrancy and joy” of Nigerian Immigrants in Countries Abroad

Jan 9, 2025

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has commended Nigerian migrants for their significant contribution to the Catholic Church in their host countries, refuting claims that those who travel away from home lose their faith along the way.

The papal ambassador to Jordan, Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, and Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab speak at a press conference in Amman, Jordan, about the new exhibit “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity,” which will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31, 2025. / Credit: ACI MENA

Vatican to Host Historic Jordan Exhibition on Christianity’s Origins

Jan 9, 2025

The “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” exhibit will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31 showcasing 90 artifacts.

Today, January 9, We Celebrate St. Adrian of Canterbury

Jan 9, 2025

The famous Abbot of St. Augustine's in Canterbury, was likely born in Libya Cyrenaica, North Africa.