Africa News

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, April 13 – 23. Pope leo will be following in the footsteps of Saint Augustine in Algeria, where he will visit Algiers and Annaba; then visiting Cameroon in Central Africa, with stops…

A centuries-old story is drawing new attention to Kisubi as a growing religious tourism destination. It is believed that a wooden tent peg left behind by pioneer Missionaries of Africa Fr. Simeon Lourdel, M.Afr. (known as Mapeera), and Bro. Delmas Amans, M.Afr., took root and became the iconic . Pilgrims gather there each February 19…

When the Missionaries of Africa first came to the Americas in 1901, they came to Quebec. From there, hundreds of Quebecois missionaries were sent to serve in Africa. Today, the Society returns in gratitude and will begin serving at Saint-Roch, Quebec City’s largest church. A three-member team will provide pastoral presence at Saint-Roch and in…

The bishops of the United States and Africa and Madagascar have issued a joint statement, Brothers and Sisters in Hope, calling for deeper solidarity between the United States and Africa. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, they emphasize integral development, thoughtful partnership, and strong, lifesaving U.S. assistance that upholds human dignity. The bishops remind the faithful…

A new report from war-torn Sudan says that more than 400,000 people are now starving in parts of the country amid escalating violence. Years of fighting between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have devastated farms, blocked humanitarian aid, and displaced millions. In the northwestern region of Darfur, severe food shortages have…

Father Stanley Lubungo, M.Afr., Superior General of the Missionaries of Africa, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. A native of Zambia, Fr. Lubungo has led the Missionaries of Africa since 2016. His appointment to this Vatican office is…

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, has announced the sudden passing of Most Reverend Albert Privet Thévenot, M. Afr. Bishop Thévenot peacefully passed away from heart failure at his residence in Prince Albert on April 13, the morning of Palm Sunday. He was 79. Bishop Thévenot was a dedicated member of the…

Pope Francis has named Missionaries of Africa priest, Father Ignatius Anipu, as the new Bishop of Maradi, Niger. Born in November 1959 in the Catholic Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga in Ghana, the Bishop-elect has spent many years serving in various leadership roles within the Missionaries of Africa and beyond. Father Anipu was ordained a priest in…

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella, a member of the Missionaries of Africa, on his recent appointment by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Laghouat in Algeria. At 53 years old, Mons. Cucarella brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Born…

The Catholic Church in Africa is experiencing remarkable growth, with projections indicating that by 2050, one-third of the world’s Catholics will be African. This dynamic expansion reflects the Church’s close engagement with local communities, addressing critical needs like education, healthcare, and peacebuilding, as highlighted by Cardinal Protase Rugambwa in an interview with EWTN. However, this…