Stories from correspondents across Africa.
For more than a century, the global Catholic Church viewed Africa as a vast mission field, a continent in dire need of evangelization and structure. European and North American missionaries arrived to plant the seeds of faith, establishing institutions and proclaiming the Gospel. Today, those seeds have blossomed into a vibrant, self-sustaining Church. From thriving seminaries and religious houses to…
The upcoming III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life, organized by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN), emerges as a historic gathering poised to profoundly shape the future of the African Catholic communities and influence the global Church. Scheduled for August 5–10, 2025, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme “Journeying Together in Hope as…
❝ Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations…” — Sacrosanctum Concilium, §14 Introduction In many parts of Africa, the Catholic Church is growing and alive with the vibrancy of its youth. In this edition of Young Faith, New Horizons, we turn our focus to a profound…
Le 30 juin 2025, le Mali a brutalement mis fin à plus d’un demi-siècle de partenariat avec l’enseignement catholique, en supprimant ses subventions. Cette décision, qui couvre jusqu’à 80 % des salaires des enseignants, plonge les diocèses dans une crise financière inédite. Mais derrière ce choc se profile une question cruciale : faut-il voir dans ce désengagement un coup fatal…
The saying “different strokes for different folks” played out in Nigeria a few days ago. On July 15, 2025, the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, were interred in the rustic town of Daura, Katsina State, after he passed away in a London hospital on July 13, following a prolonged illness. Three days earlier, on July 10, suspected bandits…
La cinquième assemblée générale de la Réunion des Conférences épiscopales d’Afrique de l’Ouest (RECOWA), s’est tenue à Dakar du 5 au 12 mai 2025 autour du thème « Pour une Église synodale et autonome au service de la justice et de la paix en Afrique de l’Ouest ». Le message final de cette rencontre a mis l’accent sur la nécessité…
In a world often consumed by noise and distraction, the lives of religious sisters offer a quiet testament to faith, service, and unwavering commitment. But what does a typical day look like for a woman who has dedicated her life to God and others?