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The Church in Africa begins its continental preparations for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly.
The Church in Africa begins its continental preparations for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo invites churches to a spiritual discernment process. The process aims for humility, communion, and missionary renewal.
SourcesSECAMVatican News
The Catholic Church celebrates the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.
The Catholic Church celebrates the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. The basilica was built after the Council of Ephesus in 431. It is one of the four major papal basilicas in Rome and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
SourcesArchdiocese of LagosVatican NewsDiocese of FortalezaACI DigitalACI Africa
Global Sisters Report and The Southern Cross publish reflections on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Global Sisters Report and The Southern Cross publish reflections on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The reflections focus on the importance of listening to Christ and being shaped by his example.
Africa begins its continental synodal journey towards the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly.
Africa begins its continental synodal journey towards the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. The journey is a precursor to the assembly. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference is involved.
SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria
Bishop Masemola encourages priests and seminarians to follow St John Vianney's example.
Bishop Masemola encourages priests and seminarians to follow St John Vianney's example. He promotes humble service. The Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference and Archdiocese of Pretoria report this.
SourcesSouthern African Catholic Bishops' ConferenceArchdiocese of Pretoria
The Church celebrates the feast day of St. John Mary Vianney, patron of priests.
The Church celebrates the feast day of St. John Mary Vianney, patron of priests. He was a priest in Ars, France, and helped revive the community's faith. He spent much time in prayer and practiced mortification.
Mwanas of the Caravane Touriste participated in the closing Mass of JNJ Franceville 2026. After the Eucharist, they visited the bishop's office. The event took place in Franceville.
SourcesDiocese of Franceville
The Catholic Herald is publishing an editorial that will reignite national conversation over the Church's role. The editorial is expected to stir discussion. It will be published this Sunday.
SourcesArchdiocese of Lagos
SourcesACI Africa
Cardinal Julio Duarte Langa, Bishop emeritus of Xai-Xai, has died at 98. He was the second cardinal in Mozambique's Catholic Church history. He served the Church for 28 years.
SourcesArchdiocese of Beira
The Living Theology series features two presenters with different life stories. They converge to discuss a new understanding of the word 'Father'. The series is introduced by Gillian Hugo.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
Abbé Ross Lasnel MABEYI had a cordial meeting with the Supérieur Général des Spiritains. The meeting took place during a vacation period at the Saint-Christophe d'Okala parish.
SourcesDiocese of Franceville
The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City in Nigeria has announced liturgical celebrations to honor the late Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze. His Funeral Mass and interment are scheduled for August 13. Akubeze served as President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria from 2018 to 2022.
SourcesACI Africa
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disagreed with the Catholic Bishops' assessment of the country's economy, security, and politics. The bishops presented their concerns during a meeting at the State House in Abuja. The President maintained that the economy is doing well, contrary to the bishops' claim that it is failing to support poor Nigerians.
SourcesACI Africa
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku of Butembo-Beni Diocese calls on families to resolve inheritance conflicts and preserve unity. He emphasizes the importance of parental love and care. The bishop encourages concrete acts of love and care for parents.
SourcesACI Africa
Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese calls for leadership rooted in God's wisdom ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections. He reflects on the importance of spiritual integrity, peace, and selfless service in leadership. The Archbishop's message comes as the country prepares for national polls.
SourcesACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV addresses crowd at St Peter's Square. He talks about God's care for us. The event takes place on a Sunday.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
The Southern Cross explores the intersection of faith and culture. This theme is touched on in the current issue. The publication discusses the meeting point of faith and culture.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention is for evangelizing large cities. Dr Garikai Madavo SJ reflects on this intention. The intention aims to bring hope to cities.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
The spiritual leadership of bishops is vital for the growth and strengthening of the church in Southern Africa. New bishops are being supported. The church is growing in the region.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
Catholic Sisters in Africa met to discuss law, including Canon Law. Participants described the event as a transformation for the continent. The conference revealed a growing number of Sisters trained in law.
SourcesACI Africa
Catholics in Nairobi's Archdiocese marked Family Day with a reflection on their parishes and Small Christian Communities. Bishop David Kamau Ng'ang'a emphasized faithful discipleship and servant leadership. He asked the faithful to consider if their communities truly encounter Christ and experience peace.
SourcesACI Africa
The Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors Secretary lauds a conference of Catholic Sisters in Africa as a sign of hope for the Church's safeguarding efforts. The conference aimed to strengthen safeguarding measures against abuse. Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera expressed hope in the Church's efforts due to the gathering.
SourcesACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV expresses concern over the situation in Ceuta, appealing for peace, stability, and justice. He prays for solutions to the migration and humanitarian crisis. The pope also renews his appeal for an end to armed conflicts worldwide.
SourcesACI Africa
The Church celebrates St. Peter Julian Eymard's feast on August 2. He helped Catholics rediscover the Eucharist's importance and involved laypeople in Church life. He founded the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament in 1851.
SourcesACI Africa
St. Alphonsus Liguori is celebrated today, August 1. He was born in 1696 in Naples to a well-respected family. He was a doctor of civil law and practiced law before resigning in 1723.
SourcesACI Africa
Apostolic Nuncio Luis-Miguel Muñoz Cárdaba says the killing of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso could become a catalyst for renewal. He urges Christians not to despair but to embrace conversion, hope, and reconciliation. The Nuncio notes the bishop's blood has united with the suffering of innocent victims.
SourcesACI Africa
African Catholic Sisters in the legal profession have been told safeguarding is about authentic authority rooted in responsibility, accountability and transparency. The Legal Consultant at the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said safeguarding has transformed how the Church understands its responsibility. The two-day conference has brought together more than 55 Catholic Sisters
SourcesACI Africa
Nigeria's Catholic Diocese of Yola is helping children displaced by Boko Haram to heal from trauma and rebuild their future through education. The Diocese launched the 'From Crisis to Classroom' initiative. The programme provides quality education and psychosocial support.
SourcesACI Africa
Dr. Claudia Giampietro from the Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors spoke at the Conference of Catholic Sisters in the Legal Profession in Nairobi. She said the distortion of the Evangelical vows can lead to vulnerabilities. The conference brought together Catholic Sisters serving in the legal profession across Africa.
SourcesACI Africa
A Kenyan Catholic Sister says legal expertise is essential for the Church to navigate governance and safeguarding challenges. Sr. Prof. Jacinta Adhiambo spoke at a conference of Catholic Sisters in the legal profession. She identified areas requiring informed leadership, including safeguarding and governance.
SourcesACI Africa
Caritas Kenya is working on readiness to respond to forecast El Nino rains. The organization has received funds from international development agencies. Caritas Kenya is undertaking anticipatory planning to minimize floods devastation.
SourcesACI Africa
Trinitarian Missionaries celebrate 100 years of missionary presence in Madagascar. The centenary marks a century of evangelization, service to the poor, and commitment to promoting peace through interreligious dialogue. The Order's priorities include prison ministry.
SourcesACI Africa
The National Police Service in Kenya praises Fr. Jeremiah Mwenda Muriuki for his commitment to transforming the Police Chaplaincy. Fr. Mwenda has strengthened the spiritual and emotional well-being of police officers and their families. He has also mentored more Priests to serve in the disciplined forces.
SourcesACI Africa
The Universal Church marks the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. He founded the Society of Jesus and created the Spiritual Exercises. St. Ignatius died peacefully on July 31, 1556.
SourcesACI Africa
The Dominican Vice Province of Southern Africa hosts its Annual Conference Study Days. The event is held under the theme. The Dominican Vice Province of Southern Africa is the host.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic has honoured the memory of Fr. Crépin Martial Monga, a priest killed after baptizing 175 people. A Memorial Mass was celebrated in his honour. The Church renewed its appeal for peace in the conflict-hit town of Zémio.
SourcesACI Africa
A suspended Cameroonian Catholic priest seeks reconciliation with his bishop. The priest, George Jingwa Nkeze, has apologized for failing to obey episcopal directives. The bishop, Michael Miabesue Bibi, has announced the apology and the priest's reaffirmation of his commitment to the Church and the Diocese of Buea.
SourcesACI Africa
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala says Catechists are the backbone of the Church in South Sudan. One priest serves over 100,000 Catholics. Catechists manage prayer centers and chapels. They work without pay and survive on food donations.
SourcesACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV appoints Father Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as coadjutor bishop of Bameng in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Duan was ordained Wednesday. The pope also appointed Father Joseph Chang Yanfeng as the new bishop of Chifeng.
SourcesACI Africa
Zambia's Catholic Church is strengthening catechesis. The Church is losing faithful to Pentecostal churches and Islam. Archbishop Ignatius Chama says young people are moving away from the Catholic Church to Pentecostals and Evangelicals because of miracles these places promise.
SourcesACI Africa
Catholic Sisters in the legal profession across Africa meet to discuss prophetic witness and responsible stewardship. The conference theme is "Prophetic Witness of Catholic Sisters in Canon and Civil Matters". Sound knowledge of canon and civil law is key to their prophetic witness.
SourcesACI Africa
Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar welcomes Fr. Dr. Evaristus Ekwueme's appointment to Jesuit Worldwide Learning. He will serve as Academic Director for Africa and Madagascar and Global Information and Technology Officer. The appointment reflects JWL's commitment to expanding access to quality higher education.
SourcesACI Africa
Catholic Sisters in the legal profession across Africa are challenged to use their expertise to advance safeguarding and justice. The call was made at the Conference of Catholic Sisters in Legal Profession in Nairobi. Over 55 Catholic Sisters from across Africa are attending the two-day gathering.
SourcesACI Africa
The Catholic Church in Africa is set to begin its continental preparations for the October 2028 Vatican Ecclesial Assembly with a first preparatory seminar scheduled for August 3–5 in the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. The seminar will bring together Catholic Church leaders, theologians, pastoral agents, and representatives of Episcopal Conferences and ecclesial institutions from across Africa and its Islands. The seminar will review the synodal experience across Africa following the Synod on Synodality.
SourcesACI Africa
Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa, urges African Catholics to support Christian communities in the Holy Land. He emphasizes the importance of preserving the Christian presence in the Holy Land. The Nuncio appeals for prayer, generosity, and solidarity to help Christian families in the Holy Land.
SourcesACI Africa
Two Catholics are symbols of competing philosophies on immigration in South Africa. Immigration dominates South Africa's political landscape. Catholics are divided on the issue.
SourcesThe Southern Cross
Catholics celebrate St. Peter Chrysologus. He was a fifth-century Italian bishop. He is known for testifying to Christ's humanity and divinity.
SourcesACI Africa
The U.S. bishops' Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa has funded bicycles for Marianist sisters in the Central African Republic.
The U.S. bishops' Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa has funded bicycles for Marianist sisters in the Central African Republic. The bicycles help the sisters reach remote areas. The fund has distributed 97 grants totaling over $3 million in 2025.
Pope Leo XIV says music invites us to encounter God.
Pope Leo XIV says music invites us to encounter God. He speaks at a prayer and fraternal gathering at Castel Gandolfo's Borgo Laudato Si' gardens. The event is organized by the Laudato Si' Center for Higher Education and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru urges parents to take greater responsibility for raising their children. He says many challenges young people face in school originate at home. The bishop emphasizes the importance of spending time with children and listening to their struggles.
SourcesACI Africa
Pope Leo XIV appoints Mons. Eustache Ntamwe Makoyo as Bishop of Kabinda Diocese. Makoyo was Rector of St. Charles Borromeo Preparatory Seminary. The appointment fills the vacancy created by Archbishop Félicien Ntambue Kasembe's transfer.
SourcesACI Africa
Bishop Francis Teke Lysinge, the pioneer Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon, has died at the age of 87. He died at St. John of God Health Centre in Mamfe. Bishop Aloysius Fondong Abangalo paid tribute to the late Bishop's decades of Priestly and Episcopal ministry.
SourcesACI Africa
Nigerian Catholic bishops urge President Tinubu to invite Pope Leo XIV to visit the country. They say Nigerians would benefit from the Holy Father's presence. A Papal visit depends on an invitation from the government.
SourcesACI Africa
Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio warns that South Sudan's first-ever general election could be marred by violence. He says reconciliation among political parties is key to ensuring a peaceful election. The bishop spoke on the sidelines of the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Kenya.
SourcesACI Africa
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