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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.
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.
Vatican Global Jubilee Conference Inspiring Catholic Nuns in Africa to “share stories, bring hope, do more”: Testimonies
The global 2025 Jubilee Year conference that the Vatican Dicastery for Communication organized has inspired Catholic Nuns serving in Africa to share experiences of their respective apostolates among the people of God.
Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria have become “soft targets” for kidnappers, the Rector of the National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul has said, addressing misconceptions that ministers in the Catholic Church lead affluent lifestyles, making them attractive targets for ransom-seeking criminals.
Pope Francis Appoints New Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Algeria
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon as the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella as Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.
Brazilian Missionary Priest's Concerts in Angola to Raise Funds for Church Construction
A Brazilian missionary Priest and singer is visiting Angola from January 23 to 31 to perform two concerts aimed at raising funds for the construction of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Navigators in the Catholic Diocese of Benguela.
Consecrated Persons in Angola Urged to Renew Missionary Zeal ahead of National Jubilee Celebration
As Angola prepares for its National Jubilee of Consecrated Life, the President of the Conference of Religious Institutes of Angola (CIRA) has called on consecrated men and women in the country to reignite their missionary zeal and reaffirm their commitment to serving the Church and society.
Africa Hope of the Church Despite Multiple “distractions”: Signis Africa President on 2025 Jubilee Year Opportunity
Despite the multiple “distractions” that the people of God in Africa grapple with, the Universal Church can still look to the continent for hope, the President of the African region of the World Catholic Association for Communication, SIGNIS Africa, has said.
Christian Denominations in Kenya Urged to Embrace Christ-Like Love to Overcome Religious, Ethnic Divisions
To overcome religious and ethnic divisions in Kenya, Christians in the East African country must embrace Christ-like love, a member of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) Ecumenical Committee, has said.
South African Bishop Calls for Communion in Christ Devoid of Race, Tribe, Politics for Synodal Church
Bishop Jan De Groef of the Catholic Diocese of Bethlehem in South Africa has called for a communion that is rooted in Jesus Christ transcending affiliations based on race, tribe, and culture to promote a Synodal Church in the Southern African nation.
2025 Jubilee “a year of great joy and abundant gratitude to God”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Iringa has described the 2025 Jubilee Year of the Church as a year of great joy and abundant appreciation to God.
Let’s “invest” in Digitality: Rome-based Priest Challenges Africa’s Church Leaders to Grow Digital Evangelization Budget
Catholic Church leaders in Africa need to spearhead evangelization through contemporary means of communication by investing in digitality, a Rome-based Priest involved in communication has said.
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