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Catholic News in Africa

Screenshot of military officers in Gabon announcing that they had seized power. Credit: Gabon National Television

What SECAM Wants Done to Address Crises in Coup-affected Countries in Africa

Sep 9, 2023

Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have weighed in on military coups that have affected African countries in recent years.

Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania's Dar es Salaam Archdiocese. Credit: Vatican Media

Let Children Pursue God’s Plan, “not your plan”: Archbishop in Tanzania to Parents

Sep 9, 2023

Parents and guardians have the mandate to bring up children, allowing them to discover and pursue the plan of God in their respective lives, Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of Tanzania’s Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese has said.

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria. Credit: Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Hailed for “selfless service” on Episcopal Anniversary

Sep 9, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has been lauded for his “selfless service” to the people of God in the West African nation since he was Consecrated Bishop 12 years ago.

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during the September 7 Thanksgiving Mass. Credit: Radio Moto

“Be missionaries of prayer”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo to Consecrated Widows

Sep 9, 2023

Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of the Catholic Diocese of Butembo-Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called upon members of the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Resurrection, a movement of consecrated widows, to be witnesses of a life of prayer.

Seminarian Na'aman Danlami died when the Fulanis attacked St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Parish on the night of Thursday, September 7. Credit: ACN

Seminarian in Nigeria Burnt Alive in Botched Kidnapping at Catholic Parish

Sep 8, 2023

Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the killing of a Seminarian in the Diocese after a Parish rectory he was in was set on fire reportedly by Fulani bandits in what has been confirmed as a kidnapping attempt.

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kenya's Kisumu Archdiocese celebrating Mass on the Feast day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Gabriel's Minor Seminary in his Metropolitan See. Credit: Radio Maria Kenya- Kisumu.

Emulate Joseph, Mary in Handling Marital “embarrassment”: Catholic Archbishop in Kenya

Sep 8, 2023

St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary can be inspirational in handling cases of “embarrassment” between spouses, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Kisumu Archdiocese has said. 

The Official logo of the Eucharistic Congress and the Golden Jubilee celebration. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng/ACI Africa

Golden Jubilee of Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference to Foster Two-nation Unity

Sep 8, 2023

The yearlong Golden Jubilee celebrations of the establishment of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) seeks to foster the unity of the people of God in the Conference that brings together those at the helm of the two Catholic Dioceses in Sudan and the seven in South Sudan.

A screengrab from a video shared with ACI Africa that shows cars butnt Muea on September 7.

“Inadmissible”: Catholic Bishop in Cameroon on Deadly Attack on Civilians

Sep 8, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Buea Diocese in Cameroon has described as “inadmissible” the killing of innocent civilians following an attack in the neighborhood of St. Andrew's Muea Parish premises of his Episcopal See.

Screengrab of the parish house of St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Catholic Church of Kafanchan Diocese set ablaze in a suspected kidnapping incident. Credit: Fr. Emmanuel Okolo

Seminarian's Whereabouts Unknown as “bandits” Set Nigerian Parish House Ablaze

Sep 8, 2023

A Seminarian in Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan is missing after the Parish house he was in was set ablaze in a suspected kidnapping incident.

Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba Ba of Libreville Archdiocese with General Brice Oligui Nguema. Credit: Fr. Serge-Patrick Mabickassa

Coup in Gabon Has “revived a feeling of hope, security in the public”: Catholic Official

Sep 7, 2023

The military coup in Gabon that ousted President Ali Bongo from power on August 30 has revived hope among the people of God in the Central African nation, an official at the country’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference has said. 

Sr. Adelaide Felicitas Ndilu, the Director of Waumini radio in Nairobi, Kenya with Archbishop Anthony Muheria and some staff members. Credit: Radio Waumini

They’re “20 years of fruitful evangelization”: Catholic Bishops’ Radio Director in Kenya

Sep 7, 2023

Waumini Radio, the Catholic radio of the members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) is marking 20 years of "fruitful evangelization", the Director of the Nairobi-based entity has said. 

Sr. Maria Martinelli, the Provincial Superior of Comboni Sisters in South Sudan in her office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa

War, Lack of Personnel Behind Closure of Comboni Sisters’ Community in Yei, South Sudan

Sep 7, 2023

The violence in the territory covered by South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei and the lack of personnel are the reasons behind the closure of the community of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) in the South Sudanese Diocese, the Provincial Superior has said.

Fr. Justine Dyikuk. Credit:  Fr. Justine Dyikuk/Facebook

Priest in Nigeria Urges Church Leaders to be “articulate enough” on Christian Persecution

Sep 7, 2023

The Church in Nigeria has distinguished herself as the voice of the people, a Catholic Priest in the West African nation and researcher on insurgency has said, and challenged religious leaders to do more especially in articulating the depth of Christian persecution in the country.

Archbishop Germano Penemote addressing journalists Wednesday, September 6 after an audience with Angola’s President, João Lourenço. Credit: Presidency of Angola

“I'm going with pride”: Angolan-born Apostolic Nuncio on Diplomatic Mission to Pakistan

Sep 7, 2023

Archbishop Germano Penemote, a member of the Clergy of Angola’s Ondjiva Diocese, who was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan on June 16 has expressed his readiness for the new mission.

Don Bosco Nursery and Primary School-Kimumura in a wider angle. Credit: Salesian Missions

Salesian Partnership Facilitating School Expansion in Rwanda to Serve More Learners

Sep 7, 2023

Members of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Rwanda have partnered with an Italian Foundation to facilitate the expansion of their school in Kimihurura in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kigali in view of providing quality education to “more children”. 

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo during Holy Mass commemorating the 20th anniversary of Servant of God Michael Maurice Cardinal Otunga at Queen of the Apostles Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
Credit: Daughters of St. Paul

Cardinal Otunga’s Sainthood Journey a Call to Holiness: Kenyan Archbishop

Sep 6, 2023

The sainthood course of the Servant of God Michael Maurice Cardinal Otunga was started by the Cardinal himself, and is now an invitation for the people of God to live a holy life, the Local Ordinary of Kenya's Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has said.  

Fr. Gregor Schmidt, Provincial Superior of Comboni Missionaries in South Sudan in his office in Juba. Credit: Kerbino Kuel Deng, ACI Africa.

“We did not leave”: Comboni Superior on Presence of Missionaries in South Sudanese Diocese

Sep 6, 2023

Members of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) have not abandoned their pastoral ministry in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Yei despite the security challenges, the Provincial Superior has told ACI Africa in an interview.

Bishop Martín Lasarte Topolansky of Angola’s Lwena Diocese. Credit: Radio Ecclesia

New Catholic Bishop in Angola Highlights Four Symbols to Guide His Episcopal Ministry

Sep 6, 2023

The newly consecrated Catholic Bishop of Angola’s Lwena Diocese has highlighted four symbols that are to guide his Episcopal Ministry in the Southern African nation.

Credit: Luminous Radio Gboko

“Brace up for impact”: Newly Ordained Priests in Nigeria Cautioned against Secularism

Sep 6, 2023

The newly ordained Priests of the Catholic Diocese of Lokoja in Nigeria have been urged to prepare for the challenges contemporary Priests face in their ministry, including secularism.

Late Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES). Credit: CDTY

“Noble and heroic”: Catholic Bishop Eulogizes “assassinated” South Sudanese Chief

Sep 6, 2023

Prince Justin Agbiamamu of Yengiri Payam in South Sudan’s Enzo County of Western Equatoria State (WES), who was reportedly assassinated on August 30 was known for “noble and heroic acts”, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY)  has recalled.