African Catholic Prayers
A growing library of Catholic prayers recorded in African languages from communities across the United States. Celebrating our heritage, uniting our faith.
Our Father in Ewondoπ¨π²
EwondoOur Father
The Our Father prayer recited in Ewondo, a Bantu language spoken in central Cameroon.Hail Mary in Igboπ³π¬
IgboHail Mary
The Hail Mary recited in Igbo, a major language of southeastern Nigeria.β
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Sign of the Cross in Twiπ¬π
TwiSign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross in Twi (Akan), the most widely spoken language in Ghana.β
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Glory Be in Lingalaπ¨π©
LingalaGlory Be
The Glory Be prayer in Lingala, a major language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo.Apostles' Creed in Swahiliπ°πͺ
SwahiliApostles' Creed
The Apostles' Creed in Swahili (Kiswahili), a lingua franca of East Africa.Hail Holy Queen in Kinyarwandaπ·πΌ
KinyarwandaHail Holy Queen
The Hail Holy Queen (Salve Regina) in Kinyarwanda, the national language of Rwanda.β
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Memorare in WolofπΈπ³
WolofMemorare
The Memorare prayer in Wolof, the most widely spoken language in Senegal.Glory Be in Tshilubaπ¨π©
TshilubaGlory Be
The Glory Be prayer in Tshiluba, one of the national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Glory Be in Swahili (DR Congo)π°πͺ
SwahiliGlory Be
The Glory Be prayer in Swahili as spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Glory Be in Kikongoπ¨π©
KikongoGlory Be
The Glory Be prayer in Kikongo, one of the national languages of the Democratic Republic of Congo.