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Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese. Credit: The Kukah Center

“Democratize development to develop democracy”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria to Political Leaders

Mar 31, 2025

There is need for politicians in Africa to go beyond the ethnicities they identify with and facilitate the realization of development projects across distinctive affiliations, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Sokoto Catholic Diocese has said.

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

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Feted for “contribution to a better world”

Sep 18, 2023

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria and Founder of The Kukah Centre is the winner of this Year’s Mundo Negro Fraternity Award, which identifies outstanding candidates connected with Africa.

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.

Formerly detained Father Oliver Opara (left) with Ummi Hassan; Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Diocese of Sokoto (not an abductee); Father Stephen Ojapah; and Hassan Fareed Hassan after the four were released from being held captive by terrorists. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Sokoto

Freed Catholic Priest in Nigeria Recounts Details of His Kidnapping by Insurgents

Sep 10, 2022

Father Stephen Ojapah had fallen fast asleep late on May 25 after an exhausting day of parish work when two men with rifles ordered him to get out of bed and follow them.

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South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Torit Condemns Deadly Attack on Parish, Demands Justice

Late Bishop Pedro Carlos Zilli (right) and Fr. Lúcio Brentegani (left). Credit: Radio Sol Mansi

Pioneer Bishop of Bafatá Catholic Diocese in Guinea-Bissau Still Remembered Years Later for Faith Legacy

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Catholic Bishop in Angola Lauds Faithful’s Active Participation in 2025 Jubilee Year

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Catholic Youths in Nigeria Urged to Explore Social Media for Evangelization amid Erosion of Moral Values

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Law Students at Catholic University in Malawi Urged to Give Legal Aid to Wrongly Accused Prisoners during Jubilee Year

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Politicians not “entitled to special seats”: Catholic Bishop in Kenya Issues Directive to Ensure Equality in Worship

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Pope Francis Says He Has Experienced "Christian joy" Amid Ongoing Illness, Recovery

Third Youth Pilgrimage in Ivory Coast’s Abidjan Archdiocese Ends with Call on Young People to be “agents of peace”

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC). Credit: ACI Africa

Rise above Challenges to Vote Massively in October Polls: Cameroon’s Catholic Bishops to Electorate

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New Documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis Aims to Show That Holiness is Possible Today

Fr. Celestino Epalanga (center), Bishop Belmiro Cuica Chissengueti (left), and Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto (right)

Reconciliation “essential for building prosperous, united, indivisible” Angola: Official of Catholic Bishops’ Conference

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Cameroon Elections 2025: Catholic Bishops Urge Authorities to Provide "electoral security” for October Polls

Bishop François Xavier Ghanbodè Gnonhossou. Credit: Vatican Media

Planned Diocesan Assembly to Reflect on 30-year Journey of Benin’s Dassa-Zoumé Diocese in “a synodal spirit”

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April

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Participants speak at the conference “Jews and Catholics on Ethics: A Light to the Nations” at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome on April 1, 2025. / Credit: Kristina Millare/CNA

At Vatican Conference, Catholic and Jewish Scholars Discuss Faith as Foundation for Ethics

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