With the church's influence waning in Quebec, former houses of worship have been transformed into everything from gyms and ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its poor and the marginalized.

The Catholic Church proclaims the Gospel in its words but also its actions through education, healthcare, social outreach, and the like. In this interview, The New Times speaks with Fr. Andrew Small, ...

This new book explains. “African Catholic” investigates the transformation of both church and politics. August 9, 2019 More than 5 years ago ...

Church leaders celebrate at a launch event ahead of ACI Africa’s five-year anniversity on Aug. 9 2024. (photo: Credit: ACI Africa / Credit: ACI Africa) ACI Africa/CNA News August 8, 2024 ...

At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in an attack on church premises in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels, ...

“Within the church family of God in Africa, this declaration has caused a shock wave, it has sown misconceptions and unrest in the minds of many lay faithful, consecrated persons and even ...

Catholic population in Africa grew nearly 21%25 between 2005 and 2010 In many African nations%2C the church is a large provider of non-governmental aid Pope John Paul II consecrated the ...

Pope Francis began a three-nation Africa tour last week, and for good reason. Africa has the fastest-growing Catholic population on the planet, which is projected to reach nearly 350 million by 2050.

The Catholic Church is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world. The Church also faces unique challenges in Africa, where poverty, AIDS, political corruption, and violence plague ...

Church leaders celebrate at a launch event ahead of ACI Africa’s five-year anniversary on Aug. 9. (photo: ACI Africa) ACI Africa World August 8, 2024 ...

ACI Africa, Aug 8, 2024 / 17:06 pm Catholic bishops’ conferences in Africa and many Catholic groups and leaders have extended their congratulations to ACI Africa (the Association for Catholic ...