Tag: ACI Africa
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Nigerian Catholic Leaders React to U.S. Congress’ Call to Redesignate Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern
Catholic leaders in Nigeria have weighed in on a recent call by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for the Trump administration… READ MORE
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At Annual National Prayer Day in Kenya, Catholic Bishops Caution Youths against Homosexuality, “gender confusion”
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops, in a message at the 2025 National Prayer Day, urged youth to reject ideologies against God’s design… READ MORE
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Laity in Nigeria Alarmed by Heightened Killings, Warn Insecurity Has Reached Alarming Levels
It is highly likely that Nigeria is leading in Christian martyrs globally, members of the Calabar Ecclesiastical Provincial Laity Council… READ MORE
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Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Christian Council of Ghana passionately urge legislators to prioritize the Promotion of Proper… READ MORE
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“Africa is under attack”: Catholic Activists Raise Alarm over Abortion, LGBTQ+ Agenda in Donor-Funded Programs
Catholic activists, represented by CitizenGO Africa, urge African leaders to reject foreign ideologies undermining family values, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ and… READ MORE
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Nigerian Diocese Appeals for Prayers for Safety, Release of Kidnapped Catholic Priest
Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak was abducted from the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Nigeria, on February 6, 2025. The Diocese is… READ MORE
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Journalists in Nigeria Urged to Speak Up, Expose all Forms of Christian Persecution
The Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Fr. Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku, stressed the need for journalists in Nigeria to expose rising Christian… READ MORE
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Archbishop Kwofie: You can’t be a true Catholic and a Freemason at the same time
Archbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie reiterates the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra’s prohibition of Freemasonry, stating it contradicts Church teachings and condemning… READ MORE
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Seminary Rector on Why Priests in Nigeria have become Soft Targets for Kidnappers
Catholic Priests in Nigeria are increasingly targeted by kidnappers due to misconceptions about their wealth, with Fr. Raymond Olusesan Aina… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Condemn Mockery of the Eucharist in Viral Video, Warn against Blasphemy
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria condemned a viral video where masquerades parody priests and Eucharistic rituals. Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru… READ MORE
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Interpreting Church in Italy’s Seminary Document as Accepting Homosexual Priests “not a correct reading”: Italian Bishop
A clarification from Bishop Stefano Manetti disputes media interpretations of a new document by Italy’s Catholic Bishops regarding the ordination… READ MORE
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13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024
In 2024, thirteen missionaries and pastoral workers were killed globally, including eight priests and five lay people, due to increasing… READ MORE
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Today, October 11, We Celebrate Pope Saint John XXIII
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli in 1881, became Pope in 1958, known for his pastoral care, social encyclicals,… READ MORE
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“Catholic Liturgy is not a theatre”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop to Priests Introducing Cultural Practices in Holy Mass
Bishop Augustine Ndubueze Echema of the Catholic Diocese of Aba in Nigeria warned priests against introducing cultural elements into Liturgy,… READ MORE
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Africa’s “vehement no” on Hot-button Topics of Women Deacons, LGBTQ Guided by Scripture, Church Teachings: Archbishop
The Archbishop of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Bamenda, Andrew Nkea Fuanya, emphasizes Africa’s stance at the ongoing Synod on Synodality,… READ MORE
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Catholic Laity in Senegal “outraged” at Prime Minister’s Remarks on Muslim Headscarf in Schools
The National Laity Council in Senegal criticizes Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s remarks on allowing Muslim headscarves in schools, voicing concern… READ MORE
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Catholic Priest in Nigeria Speaks of “an atmosphere of hopelessness” as Attacks against Christians Continue
Nearly 200 Christians were massacred in Plateau State, Nigeria on Christmas Eve 2023. Attacks against Christians continue, with survivors feeling… READ MORE
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Vatican condemns violence after Former U.S. President Assassination Attempt
The Holy See condemns the violence following the shooting that injured former U.S. President Donald Trump and left one dead… READ MORE
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Cardinal Sarah’s Appeal to Africa’s Delegates to October Synod to Defend “unity of faith” in Order: SECAM President
Cardinal Ambongo supports Cardinal Sarah’s call for African unity in faith over cultural emphasis at the Synod on Synodality, stressing… READ MORE
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The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics but Fewer Vocations
Catholic Church Sees Growth in Africa and Asia, Decline in Europe and Americas. Increase in Catholics, Decrease in Priests, Surge… READ MORE
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Vatican Document on Human Dignity Condemns Gender Transition, Surrogacy, Abortion
The Vatican issued a declaration on human dignity, addressing concerns such as gender theory, surrogacy, euthanasia, and abortion, emphasizing the… READ MORE
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In Africa, Fiducia Supplicans Perceived as “cultural colonization, Western imperialism”: SECAM President
Cardinal Ambongo, President of SECAM, criticized Vatican’s blessing of same-sex unions as cultural imperialism, lacking synodality. African bishops rejected the… READ MORE
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Religious Orders in Ghana Urge President to Sign into Law Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s religious leaders urge President Akufo-Addo to support the Bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities to protect family values and ensure peaceful… READ MORE
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Pope Francis: “Of all vices, pride is the great queen”
Pope Francis, addressing his audience through an aide due to a cold, emphasized the dangers of pride and the virtue… READ MORE
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In Line with Catholic Bishops’ Stance, Legislators in Ghana Pass Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s Parliament passes bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, awaiting President’s approval, in line with Catholic Bishops’ stance. READ MORE
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Over a Dozen Killed in Attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso “died in faith”: Priest
At least 15 Catholics were killed in a terrorist attack during Sunday Mass in Burkina Faso, part of the Sahel… READ MORE
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Catholic Bishops in Nigeria Maintain Opposition to Fiducia Supplicans’ Recommendations
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria uphold the ban on same-sex blessings, rejecting Vatican’s Fiducia Supplicans, citing concerns of unity and catholicity. READ MORE
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Today, January 25, is the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul
Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, was converted by a miraculous encounter with Christ and became St. Paul, a key… READ MORE
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SECAM President Explains How Rejection of Fiducia Supplicans in Africa was Handled
Cardinal Ambongo of SECAM recounted his opposition to blessing same-sex unions and collaboration with Pope Francis to address the issue. READ MORE
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Reject, Ignore Fiducia Supplicans “in its entirety”, “in totality”: Two Bishops in Africa
Two African Catholic Bishops call for rejection of Vatican declaration allowing blessing of “same-sex couples” and “irregular situations”, citing doctrinal… READ MORE
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Synod Delegate: If Synod Proposal at odds with Gospel, ‘that’s not of the Holy Spirit’
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney cautioned against attributing every decision to the Holy Spirit, during the Synod on Synodality. He… READ MORE
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“Voluntarily repent and resign”: Pro-Lifers in Kenya to Pro-LGBTQ Supreme Court Judges
Kenyan pro-lifers, including religious leaders and MPs, are demanding the resignation of three Supreme Court judges who voted for the… READ MORE
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Malawi Facing “a looming hunger situation”: Catholic Bishops’ Commission
Malawi is facing potential starvation due to rising food prices and grain scarcity, with church officials criticizing the government’s inadequate… READ MORE
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Take Action to End “genocide” in Darfur, Sudan: Christian Leaders to AU, IGAD
At least half of the Sudanese population needs humanitarian aid and protection. READ MORE
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German Exodus: Half a Million Catholics Abandon Church in Historic Departure
Leaving the Church results in automatic ex-communication. READ MORE
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Researchers Foresee “mass exodus” of Young Nigerian Christians: This is Why
Tensions hindering the country’s democratic development are further exacerbated by the implementation of Shari’a Law. READ MORE
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“Spiritually transformative”: Catholic Nun on Years Spent in Jihadist Captivity in Mali
She still prays for the conversion of the souls of her captors. READ MORE
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Pastoral Work, Education at “standstill” in Sudan amid Violence: Religious Order Superior
“The Sisters were signs of hope for the people before escaping to South Sudan.” READ MORE
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Over 700 Christians Killed as “farewell gifts” to Nigeria’s Former President: Report
“The period under review also represents one of the bloodiest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria.” READ MORE
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Catholic Parish of South Sudan’s Torit Diocese Looted a “sixth time” in Nighttime Robbery
These are not jobless people but organized people who are against the Church and the community. READ MORE
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Transition to Green Energy Likely to Cause Africa “Social, Ecological Devastation”
The worst scenario would be for the world’s wealthy nations to transition to green energy. READ MORE
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Nigerians Living “in a time of multiple needless deaths”: Catholic Archbishop
Catholics, “cannot be partaking of the Eucharist and be living in resentment towards other Nigerians.” READ MORE
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Vatican: Pope Francis Out of Surgery, Recovering in Hospital
Pope Francis has been hospitalized three times in the past two years. READ MORE
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Nigerian Catholic Priest Proposes Beatification of 2022 Pentecost Sunday Massacre Victims
“We will remain hopeful, focused, and nothing is going to deter us from worshiping our God in truth and in… READ MORE
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Penitential Rite Held after Naked Man Stands on St. Peter’s Basilica’s Main Altar
A penitential rite should be carried out as soon as possible after such a desecration. READ MORE
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Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Decry “Resurgence of mindless killings” after Dozens Massacred
Boko Haram has been orchestrating indiscriminate terrorist attacks on various targets. READ MORE
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“Hands off Africa”: Pope Francis Revisits Key Moments of Recent Trip to Africa in New Book
“It is a valuable book.” READ MORE
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Today, May 26, We Celebrate St. Philip Neri
He is the patron of Rome and the U.S. Army Special Forces. READ MORE
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Catholic Nuns “thankful” after Safe Evacuation from Sudan to South Sudan amidst Violence
“As soon as they were evacuated, their first concern was that we wouldn’t quit.” READ MORE
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High Court in Malawi Postpones Same-Sex Unions Ruling after Christian Leaders’ Outcry
Legalizing same-sex unions would violate religious liberties. READ MORE
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