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Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Cautions against “Satan and his accomplices”, Emphasizes Reliance on Word of God

Mar 25, 2025

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) is cautioning the people of God under his pastoral care against Satan, God’s chief adversary.

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Cardinal Ambongo Expresses Solidarity with Victims of Gang Attack at Community of Religious Sisters in DR Congo

Mar 25, 2025

Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed solidarity with members of the Missionary Sisters of Santo Domingo who were attacked by a criminal gang in their community.

Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident. Credit: ACN

Burkinabe Diocese Hopes Suffering of Catholic Priest “held captive” for Six Years Won’t Be in Vain

Mar 25, 2025

The Catholic Diocese of Dori  in Burkina Faso has continued to pray for the safety of Fr. Joël Yougbare who has been missing for the past six years following a suspected kidnapping incident.

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Planned Protests against Kidnapping, Killing in Nigeria’s Auchi Diocese “to honour our martyrs”: Convener

Mar 24, 2025

The planned protests against the kidnapping and killing of Catholic Priests, farmers, and other community members in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Auchi are to honour all the fallen martyrs in Edo State, the convener of the three-day peaceful demonstrations set to begin on Tuesday, March 25 has told ACI Africa.

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We Celebrate God’s Fidelity, “memorial, gratitude”: Catholic Bishop at Diamond Jubilee of Kenyan Pioneer Loreto Sisters

Mar 24, 2025

The marking of six decades since the first Kenyans joined the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM) is a testament to God’s fidelity to those He calls to His service, Bishop Rodrigo Mejía Saldarriaga has said. 

Fr. John Ubaechu. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri

Nigeria’s Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Appeals for Prayers for “quick and safe release” of Abducted Priest

Mar 24, 2025

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri is appealing for prayers for the speedy and “safe release” of Fr. John Ubaechu, who was abducted on Sunday, March 23.

Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles. Credit: Diocese of Port Louis

Lenten Season “a pilgrimage of hope”, Catholic Bishop in Seychelles Says, Calls for Strategic Approach

Mar 22, 2025

The Lenten Season is a spiritual pilgrimage during which the people to journey with Christ in hope amid challenges of life, Bishop Alain Harel of the Catholic Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles has said.

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“Be careful with the quest for power”: Catholic Bishop of DR Congo’s Goma Diocese to 15 Newly Ordained Priests

Mar 22, 2025

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of the Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cautioned the 15 Deacons he ordained Priests against the dangers of being obsessed with power, amassing wealth, and engaging in inappropriate relationships.

Catholic Bishop in Tanzania Cautions Youths against Rushed Courtships, Online Encounters, Urges Knowing Process

Mar 22, 2025

Bishop Almachius Vincent Rweyongeza of Tanzania’s Catholic Diocese of Kayanga has cautioned young people against rushed courtships that originate from virtual encounters, and warned that marriages from such situations do not stand the test of time. 

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“You do not need to start from scratch”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges New Bishop to Build on Foundation of Christ

Mar 22, 2025

The newly consecrated Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has been urged to pay attention to the Word of God and to build his Episcopal Ministry upon the person of Jesus Christ, the foundation of the Catholic Church.

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa. Credit: SACBC

South Africa Human Rights Day 2025: Catholic Bishop Calls for a “society that values and respects everyone”

Mar 21, 2025

Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Catholic Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa has decried prevalent human rights abuses in the country despite many years of celebrating Human Rights Day. 

Late Fr. Paddy Roe

Late Irish Spiritan Educator in Kenya Eulogized as “a priest of exceptional dedication, father figure, helper of youths”

Mar 21, 2025

Fr. Paddy Roe, the Irish-born member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (CSSp./Holy Ghost Fathers/Spiritans), who started his Priestly ministry in Kenya over 50 years ago has passed on in his native country at the age of 82. 

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Catholic University Rector in DRC Appointed to Vatican’s Scientific Council for Ecclesiastical Universities, Faculties

Mar 21, 2025

The Rector of the Catholic University of the Congo (UCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the four members Pope Francis has appointed to the Scientific Council of the Holy See’s Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties (AVEPRO).

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Caritas Zambia Opposes Proposal to Amend Constitution Months to General Elections

Mar 21, 2025

Caritas Zambia is calling on the Zambian government to postpone amendments to its Constitution until after the country’s general elections slated for 2026. 

Newly Consecrated Catholic Bishop in Kenya Prays for Pope Francis’ “complete healing”

Mar 20, 2025

The Coadjutor Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Meru in Kenya has prayed for the speedy recovery and "complete healing" of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February 2025.

Bishop  Merhakristos Gobezayehu Getachew Yilm of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia during his consecration on February 9. Credit: Catholic Bishop's Conference of Ethiopia Facebook page

Pastoral Agents in Ethiopia’s Awasa Apostolic Vicariate Lauded for Commitment to Evangelization amid Harsh Conditions

Mar 20, 2025

The new Local Ordinary of Awasa Apostolic Vicariate in Ethiopia has commended the Priests and Religious in the Episcopal See for their commitment to evangelization despite the numerous challenges they facing.

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Kenya’s Catholic Bishops “concerned about loudspeaker donations”, Maintain Stance against Church Grants “for publicity”

Mar 19, 2025

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have maintained their harsh stance against Church donations, noting that the Catholic Church will not accept money that individuals dish out for publicity.

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Let’s Listen to Jesus for “true transformation”: Catholic Bishop in Zambia at 120th Anniversary of Parish

Mar 19, 2025

Paying keen attention what Jesus Christ teaches has the benefit of facilitating “true transformation” and a lifestyle pleasing to God, Bishop Raphael Mweempwa of Zambia’s Catholic Diocese of Monze has said. 

Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret

Kenya’s Executive “must have checks and balances”: Catholic Bishop Faults Formalized “Broad-based” Government

Mar 18, 2025

The opposition has the important role of regulating the Executive arm of government, ensuring “checks and balances”, Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has said. 

Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla of South Sudan's Catholic Archdiocese of Juba

Let’s Foster Interfaith Dialogue, Inculturation: South Sudan’s Cardinal to Clergy, Cautions against “abstract” Preaching

Mar 18, 2025

The Local Ordinary of the Catholic Archdiocese of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla, has called upon the Clergy in his Metropolitan See foster interfaith dialogue and inculturation in their Priestly ministry.