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Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY). Credit: CDTY

“Let us Sustain, care for the environment”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan to Christians

Mar 26, 2024

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) has called upon the people of God in his Episcopal See to participate in environmental conservation, and curtail climatic change.

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of the Archdiocese of Freetown during an interview with ACI Africa at his office in Freetown. Credit: Agenzia Fides

Catholic Archbishop in Sierra Leone Puzzled by Low Turnout for Holy Week Activities “in the last twenty or so years”

Mar 25, 2024

Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles  of the Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown in Sierra Leone has decried the low turnout for Holy Week activities in the Archdiocese, and expressed concern that the lay faithful he is shepherding have continued to show indifference to many other pastoral activities that are available for them.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Urges Government to Flush Out Terrorists from Forest Hideout

Mar 25, 2024

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to drive away terrorists who have inhabited the Sambisa Forest.

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). Credit: CENCO

Death Penalty Degrading, “incompatible with the Gospel”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo

Mar 25, 2024

Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have condemned the decision by the government of the Central African nation to lift a 2003 ban on the death penalty, saying it is a “degrading treatment” that is not in accordance with the Gospel.

Archbishop Philip Anyolo of Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN)

“Pull up your socks in taking care of these children”: Nairobi Catholic Archbishop to Parents, Guardians

Mar 25, 2024

Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has called upon parents and guardians to take seriously the responsibility of bringing up well children under their care, in gratitude to God for them.

Pope Francis meets with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Gives Thanks to Young Nigerian Priests and Nuns who Answered God’s Call

Mar 25, 2024

In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all that Nigerian Catholics have done to bear witness to the Gospel.

Sr. Ushie Grace Imaji with some beneficiaries of the empowerment program. Credit: ACI Africa

Catholic Nun Donates Livelihood Kits to the Vulnerable in Nigeria

Mar 25, 2024

A Catholic Nun in Nigeria has donated business-startup kits to 17 vulnerable persons within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to help them to start income generating ventures.

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist will be shown in theaters June 4, 5, and 6, 2024. / Credit: Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist

New film "Jesus Thirsts" Shows Transformative Power of the Eucharist

Mar 25, 2024

“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” will take viewers on a journey to rediscover and revive the importance of the Eucharist.

Pope Francis addresses approximately 7,000 children from around the world in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Nov. 6, 2023, at an event sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education dedicated to the theme “Let us learn from boys and girls.” / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis to Young People: "Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!"

Mar 25, 2024

“Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” Pope Francis wrote in a letter to young people signed on March 25.

The Annunciation by Fra Angelico (public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. / null

Why isn’t the Annunciation Celebrated Today?

Mar 25, 2024

Every March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated in the Catholic Church. But not this year.

Acquitted Catholic Priest, Fr. John Mathiang Machol (in black cassock) welcoming the then Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare in Rumbek Diocese on 15 April 2021. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Only truth sets people free”: Previously Convicted South Sudanese Priest’s Acquittal Raises More Questions than Answers

Mar 24, 2024

The acquittal of Fr. John Mathiang Machol, a member of the Clergy of South Sudan’s Rumbek Diocese, who had been previously convicted for masterminding the 26 April 2021 shooting of the then Bishop-elect for the South Sudanese Catholic Diocese has raised more questions than answers.

Mons. John Opoku-Agyemang, appointed Bishop of Ghana’s Konongo-Mampong Diocese on 21 March 2024. Credit: Catholic Trends

May “your rich experience in teaching” Benefit Your Episcopal Ministry: Catholic Teachers to Bishop-elect in Ghana

Mar 24, 2024

Members of the Association of Catholic Teachers (ACT) in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong have pledged their support for the newly appointed Catholic Bishop for the Ghanaian Diocese.

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos. Credit:  Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos

Nigerians Need Now “more than ever before” Courage to Address Multiple Societal Evils

Mar 24, 2024

The West African nation of Nigeria is plagued by “many evils”, Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has lamented.

Mother Angelica. / Credit: Eternal Word Television Network

Five Suggestions from Mother Angelica for Holy Week

Mar 24, 2024

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, offered recommendations for Holy Week that continue to be wise and practical to this day.

Pope Francis at Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on March 24, 2024. / Vatican Media

Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Moscow Terrorist Attack at Palm Sunday Mass

Mar 24, 2024

Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican.

On Palm Sunday, hundreds of priests, bishops, cardinals, and lay people solemnly carried large palm branches in procession through St. Peter Square. | Vatican Media

Jesus Entered Jerusalem as a Humble King: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday

Mar 24, 2024

On Palm Sunday, hundreds of priests, bishops, cardinals, and laypeople solemnly carried large palm branches in procession through St. Peter’s Square to begin the first liturgy of Holy Week.

A priest holds palms on Palm Sunday. / Grant Whitty via Unsplash.

The Most Popular Qstions about Palm Sunday — and their Answers

Mar 24, 2024

Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers.

Ann Kioko, Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa. Credit: Ann Kioko

Catholic Activists in Kenya Organize “March for Life” to Promote Pro-life Policies

Mar 23, 2024

Catholic activists under their umbrella organization CitizenGo have organized a march around the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to shine a spotlight on policies that are harming the sanctity of life in the East African nation. 

Bishop Henry Mchamungu. Credit: Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam

“Help your students to attain good values”: Catholic Bishop in Tanzania to Teachers, Emphasizes Love

Mar 23, 2024

Bishop Henry Mchamungu has called upon Catholic school teachers in Tanzania to journey with their students in passing on good values, guided by the virtue of love.

Pope Francis greets staff and families of RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company, March 23, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Implores Public Broadcasters to Serve the Common Good and Combat "fake news"

Mar 23, 2024

The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying and disintegrating the social fabric.”