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Praying for the Holy Father during his journey to Africa
Dear Friends, Today, Pope Leo XIV began his significant journey to Africa, with his first day now concluded in Algiers, Algeria. This visit places the Church’s attention on a continent full of faith, resilience, and hope. This apostolic journey will take him to four countries on the African continent: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.…
Why Africa Matters More Than Ever for the Church
The American religious press is increasingly recognizing a reality long evident across the continent. Africa stands at the heart of the Church’s present and future. With vibrant communities, deep-rooted faith, and rapid growth, the Church in Africa is shaping global Catholicism in profound ways. This article from the Religious News Service offers a timely example,…
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Algeria Highlights Christian-Muslim Dialogue
An article in the National Catholic Register discusses how Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Algeria underscores the Church’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and fraternity in a predominantly Muslim country. In the interview, Bishop Diego Sarrió Cucarella, a member of the Missionaries of Africa, reflects on the significance of the visit for Algeria’s small Catholic…
Pope Leo XIV To Journeys to Africa in April
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 Tree and a Living Legacy of Faith in Uganda
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…
Returning to Quebec City in Mission
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…
U.S. and African Bishops Call for Hope
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…
Starvation Spreads Across Sudan
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…
Stanley Lubungo, M.Afr., Appointed to Vatican Dicastery
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…
In Memory of Most Rev. Albert Privet Thévenot, M. Afr.
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…
Ignatius Anipu Appointed Bishop of Maradi, Niger
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…
Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella Appointed Bishop in Algeria
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…