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Magdalene Kahiu

Magdalene Kahiu

Magdalene Kahiu is a Kenyan journalist with passion in Church communication. She holds a Degree in Social Communications from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). Currently, she works as a journalist for ACI Africa.

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Pope Francis Appoints Two New Catholic Bishops for Dioceses in DR Congo

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Emmanuel Ngona Ngotsi and Mons. Désiré Lenge Mukwenye Bishops for the Catholic Dioceses of Wamba...

Logo of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania. Credit: Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM)

Humility, Patience among Virtues behind Success of Universities: Bishop in Tanzania

At the launch of the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM) in Tanzania, Bishop Flavian Matindi Kassala of the country’s Geita Diocese has highlighted virtues needed for...

Ann Kioko, Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa. Credit: Ann Kioko

“Ill-advised”: Catholic Activist on Proposed Ban of Teenage Mothers from Kenyan Schools

The Campaigns Director for CitizenGo in Africa has faulted a Governor's proposal to ban pregnant teens in Kenya from continuing their studies. 

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi (left) and Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu (right). Credit: Buea Diocese

Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Lifts Ban on Predecessor from Celebrating Holy Mass in Public

Bishop Michael Miabesue Bibi of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese has lifted the prohibition on his predecessor, Bishop Emmanuel B. Bushu, from concelebrating with him and celebration Holy Mass...

Bishop Eusebio Samwel Kyando of Tanzania's Njombe Diocese. Credit: Radio Maria Tanzania

Foster Intergenerational Unity: Cardinal in Tanzania to New Bishop at Consecration

Polycarp Cardinal Pengo of Tanzania has urged the new Catholic Bishop of the East African country’s Njombe Diocese to prioritize the...

The Logo of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). Credit: JCTR

Commit to Mitigating High Cost of Living Challenges: Jesuit Scholars to Zambian Government

Jesuit scholars in Zambia are urging the government of the Southern African nation to remain committed to alleviating challenges related...

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Proclamation of the Word of God Theme for Kenyan Diocese’s Pastoral Year 2024

Kenya’s Nakuru Diocese will be marking the 2024 Pastoral Year under the theme, “Proclamation of the Word of God"

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Christian Entity Condemns Increasing Attacks on Churches in Egypt

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights group, has condemned the increasing attacks on churches in Upper Egypt. 

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Protect Kenyan Churches from Taxation: Catholic Activists Urge Attorney General

Members of CitizenGO Africa, a Catholic activist organization, are calling on Kenya’s Attorney General (AG), Justin Muturi, to protect churches in the...

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Catholic Activists in Africa Criticize UNESCO’s Guidelines on Digital Platforms

Catholic activists under their umbrella organization, CitizenGO Africa, have criticized the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) new Guidelines for the Governance...

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U.S. Government Accused of Overlooking Religious Violations in Nigeria

An international Christian legal advocacy organization, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) International has accused the United States of America Government of turning a...

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese. Credit: Lagos Archdiocese

“We possess the power to sow the seeds of peace”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

Nigerians have the ability to spread peace in their country and realize unity in diversity, love, and the actualization of...

Christian leaders during the 8 January 2024 "Plateau Peace Walk” to demonstrate against the 23-26 December 2023 attacks that left nearly 200 Christians dead. Credit: CAN Plateau State

Nigerian Christians in “Plateau Peace Walk” Want Armed Terrorist Militias Proscribed

Christians in Nigeria, who took to the streets on Monday, January 8 in what was dubbed “Plateau Peace Walk” to...

Mons. João de Ceita Nazaré, appointed Bishop for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe on 9 January 2024. Credit: Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe

Pope Francis Appoints Local Ordinary for São Tomé and Príncipe Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed a Local Ordinary for the Diocese of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Central African island nation of...

Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Says He’s “very close” to Flood Victims in DR Congo

Pope Francis has expressed his closeness to the people of God in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following extreme...

Bishop Francis Obafemi Adesina of Nigeria's Ijebu-Ode Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Catholic Bishop Calls for Special Prayers as Nigerian Diocese Marks 55th Anniversary

Bishop Francis Obafemi Adesina of Nigeria’s Ijebu Ode Diocese has called for special prayers to mark the Diocese’s 55th Anniversary since it was erected.

Mons. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu, appointed  Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Diocese on 5 January 2024. Credit: Catholic Broadcast Nigeria

Pope Francis Appoints Auxiliary Bishop for Orlu Diocese, Nigeria

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Thomas Ifeanyichukwu Obiatuegwu, Clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu Auxiliary Bishop of the Nigerian Episcopal See.

Late Fr. Josiah Asa K’Okal. Credit: Consolata America

Kenyan Catholic Missionary Priest Dies in Unclear Circumstances in Venezuela

A Kenyan-born member of the Institute of Consolata Missionaries (IMC) who went missing on Monday, January 1 in the town of Guara,...

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Christian Leaders Urge Nigerians to Remain United despite Terrorist Attacks

Christian leaders are calling on Nigerians to remain united despite the trials they face, including terrorist attacks that have become...

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Christian Foundation Condemns Attack on Church, Christian Homes in Egypt

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights group, has condemned attacks on Christian homes and a church building site in...