Nigerian Priest Wins Black American Writer’s Award
A US-based Nigerian cleric, scholar, and social commentator, recognised for his academic excellence, mentorship service, and advocacy, has been awarded the 2026 James Baldwin Legacy Award.
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Dominic Kimengich as Coadjutor Archbishop of Mombasa
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Rev. Dominic Kimengich, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa, following an appointment letter dated 28 January 2026.
Nigeria: Church in Igboland declares joint prayer for surviving civil war
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, has called on both religious, the consecrated life and lay faithful for a joint prayer over Igboland for surviving the horrific four-year civil war which started on 6 July 1967 and ended on 15 January 1970, as well as for unity, peace, and the security of the region.
Vatican: Pope Leo Appoints Burkinabe Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo
The Holy Father has appointed Mgr. Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Congo, elevating him to the titular see of Ilta and to the rank of Archbishop.
The Church needs Africa, but not for what you think
There is hardly a newspaper in Europe or the United States that does not repeat this truth: The Church needs Africa. It is such an obvious statement that it has become almost banal. And yet, few—if any—media outlets are able to explain why.
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV, leader of the more than 1.406 billion Catholics, gears up for a historic journey to Africa
According to information released by the Vatican, preparations are in top gear ahead of Pope Leo’s first historic visit to Africa.
Nigeria: Knights of St. John International Expels Member over Misconduct
The Knights of St. John International Assumption Commandery has expelled Mr. James Okoye Umudim Nnewi from the order and directed him to cease parading himself as a member of the Order.
Bishop Kukah decries “theatre of lies,” says, “politicians disobeying what they hear in Churches and Mosques”
Nigeria’s outspoken cleric and the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the government for its failure to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Nigeria: Aid to the Church in Need Opens Petition on Christian Genocide
In the face of ongoing genocide targeting Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), United Kingdom, has partnered with ACN International (Bischof-Kinderman-Straße, Königstein, Germany) to launch an international campaign.
Peace, not genocide – South Sudan Catholic Bishops
Amid the face of increasing political, security, and humanitarian crises in South Sudan, Catholic Bishops in the conflict-ridden nation have issued a call for peace and dialogue, urging the government to safeguard lives and livelihoods.
