Africa: Pope Appoints Three African Cardinals

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishops Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of Kinshasa-DRC, Cristóbal López Romero of Rabat-Morocco, and Bishop Eugenio Dal Corso Emeritus of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Bishops Welcome Formation of Coalition Government

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has welcomed the formation of a coalition Government in Congo, with the hope that it will serve the Congolese people without… Read more »

South Africa: Cardinal Napier Condemns Xenophobic Attacks

The Archbishop of Durban, Wilfrid Fox Cardinal Napier has condemned ongoing attacks against foreign nationals and migrants in South Africa. Read more »

Mozambique: Political Leaders Sign Peace Deal Ahead of Papal Visit

President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique and the leader of the Mozambican National Resistance ( RENAMO) Mr Ossufo Momande signed a peace accord on Thursday August 1, to end years of… Read more »

Burkina Faso: West African Bishops Vow to Join Forces Against Terrorism

Members of the Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (RECOWA) have pledged to work together to combat terrorism and pave way to peace in the region. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Church Attack

Pope Francis has sent prayers to victims and families affected by the Sunday May 11 gunmen attack on a Catholic church in Dablo, in which six people including a priest were killed. Read more »

Togo: President Gnassingbé Meets Pope Francis in Rome

Pope Francis on Monday, April 29 welcomed President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo at the Vatican. Read more »

East Africa: Pope Francis to Visit Madagascar, Mozambique and Mauritius

Pope Francis has confirmed his visit to Madagascar, Mauritius, and Mozambique in September 2019. Read more »

Nigeria: World's Media Has 'Forgotten' Ongoing Violence

John Cardinal Onaiyekan, archbishop of the archdiocese of Abuja has described the ongoing violence and suffering of the people as, "forgotten," by the international media. Read more »

Angola: Government Urged to Curb Unemployment

The Episcopal Conference of Angola, and Sao Tome and Principe (CESAT) has raised concerns on the growing unemployment and crime rates in Angola. Read more »

Mozambique: Catholic Church Mourns Victims of Cyclone Idai, Appeals for More Aid

The Southern Africa Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has called on well-wishers from all over the world to step up support for people affected by Cyclone Idai, which hit… Read more »

Nigeria: Abducted Priest Found Dead in Enugu

Bishop Calliste Onaga, of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, has appealed to the state to work with speed in tracking down those involved in the death of Fr Clément Ugwu. Read more »

South Sudan: Vatican's Secretary for Relations With States Visits Juba

The Vatican's Secretary (Relations with States) of the secretariat of State, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher is in capital Juba to familiarize himself with the situation of the… Read more »

South Sudan: Pope Meets President Salva Kiir, Renews Plans to Visit Country

Pope Francis has renewed plans to visit South Sudan, after his trip of 2017 was postponed because of the civil war in the country. Read more »

Uganda: Archbishop Ntagali Condemns Miss Curvy Beauty Pageant

The Anglican Archbishop of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali has condemned the proposed Miss curvy Uganda beauty pageant, urging the sponsors to cancel it. Read more »

Togo: Be Bold in Addressing Political Crises, Bishops Urge Clergy

The Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) has called on the clergy in the country to be, "Courageous in addressing Togo's political crisis in the light of the Truth." Read more »

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Meets Pope Francis in Rome

Pope Francis received Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, at the Vatican on January 21. Read more »

Togo: Bishops Call for Reforms Ahead of Elections

The Episcopal Conference of Togo (CET) has called for constitutional and institutional reforms in line with the ECOWAS roadmap as the country approaches the December 20… Read more »

Cameroon: Killings in Anglophone Regions Must Stop, Says Bishop

"The value of human life is diminishing and the human person is wasted away for any flimsy reason or even for sport. This has to stop and we call on all those involved in killing… Read more »

Ethiopia: Catholic Church Lauds Election of First Female President

The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has commended the election of the country's first female President, Sahle-Work Zewde, saying that it is pleased that women, "... Are getting their… Read more »

Kenya: Commission for Clergy and Religious Holds Workshop to Promote Collaboration

The commission for Clergy and Religious of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has held a workshop to promote mutual collaboration between different organs of the… Read more »

Tanzania: Cardinal Njue to Represent Pope Francis As Tanzania Marks 150 Years of Faith

Pope Francis has appointed John Cardinal Njue of Nairobi to represent him at the November 2 - 4 celebration of 150 years of evangelization in Tanzania. Read more »

Kenya: Caritas Kenya Launches an Environmental Initiative in Response to Climate Change

Caritas Kenya in collaboration with Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), has launched an environmental campaign initiative as a way of championing for environmental… Read more »

Africa: Bishops Urge World Leaders to Arrest Climate Change

Six bishops have signed a joint statement urging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change. Read more »

Africa: Bishops Condemn Violation of Rights of Migrants in Northern Africa

The Regional Episcopal Conference of North Africa (CERNA) has condemned violation of rights of migrants and those on migration in the region. Read more »