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.

Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Nigeria's Oyo Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Urges Muslims, Christians to Reflect on Peace on “Eid al-Adha”

Muslims and Christians in Nigeria have been urged to reflect on the need for peace and peaceful coexistence during Eid...

UK-Based Religious Entity Condemns Death Threats on Christian Volunteer in Nigeria

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has condemned the issuance of death threats on one of her...

Catholic Entity in South Africa Decries Destruction of Schools amid Violent Protests

The destruction of over 30 schools in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province amid ongoing protests is an issue of concern to...

Christ the King Parish Fuli Kom in Cameroon's Bamenda Archdiocese. Credit: Christ the King Parish Fuli-Kom/Facebook

Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese to Offer “serious reparation prayers” after Desecrations

Members of the Clergy, Religious and the Laity of Cameroon’s Bamenda Archdiocese have been invited to take part in “serious...

Persuade Germany to Waive Exclusive COVID-19 Vaccine Production: African Jesuit to U.S.

A member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa has called on President of the U.S., Joe Biden, to...

Archbishop-elect Franklyn Nubuasah of the Catholic Diocese of Gaborone, Botswana who was recently elevated to Archbishop ad personam/ Credit: Courtesy photo

Newly Appointed “Archbishop ad personam” in Botswana Says Elevation “was a surprise”

The Local Ordinary of Botswana’s Gaborone Diocese has said his last week’s elevation to the rank of an Archbishop “was a surprise.”

Ugandan Youth Urged to Engage Digital Media to Share Encouraging Messages amid COVID-19

A youth leader in Uganda has called on young people in the East African nation to engage digital media to...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administering the sacrament of confirmation at Christ the King Kubwa Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Archdiocese of Abuja

Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria Cautions against “go-back-to-your-home mentality”

The Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried ethnic discrimination in the West African nation characterized by what he has...

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop Admitted into Honorary Fellowship of Nigerian Academy of Letters

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has been admitted into the Honorary Fellowship of...

Christian Leaders in Eswatini Urge Bereaved Families “to be calm” amid Heightened Emotions

Christian leaders in the Kingdom of Eswatini have appealed to those who have lost their loved ones in the pro-democracy...

Students of Loreto Girls' Secondary School in the Diocese of Rumbek, South Sudan, holding South Sudan Flag on 10th anniversary of independence on 9 July 2021/ Credit: Sr. Orla Treacy, Loreto Sisters, Rumbek

After 10 Years of Self Rule, “there is little to celebrate”: Faith Leaders in South Sudan

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, forums of faith leaders in the East-Central African nation...

Fr. Stephano Musomba, OSB (left) and Fr. Henry Mchamungu (right) who have been appointed to serve as Auxiliary Bishops in the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania /Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints Two Auxiliary Bishops for Tanzania’s Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese

Pope Francis has, on Wednesday, July 7, appointed two Auxiliary Bishops for Tanzania’s Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese.

Msgr. Peter Nworie Chukwu appointed Bishop of Nigeria's Abakaliki/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Pope Francis Appoints Bishop for Nigeria’s Abakaliki Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Peter Nworie Chukwu as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Nigeria.

Bishops in Nine African Countries Deplore Human Rights Violations amid Eswatini Protests

Catholic Bishops in nine Southern African countries have, in a statement, condemned the rise in arbitrary executions, indiscriminate arrests, abductions...

Archbishop-elect Franklyn Atese Nubuasah (left), Msgr. Anthony Pascal Rebello (right) and Msgr. Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube (center)/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

New Bishops for Dioceses in Botswana, Zimbabwe Appointed, Bishop in Botswana Elevated

Pope Francis has appointed Local Ordinaries for the Dioceses of Hwange in Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana.

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama administers the Sacrament of Confirmation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Dabi Parish of Abuja Archdiocese/ Credit: Abuja Archdiocese/Facebook

Nigerian Youths Resort to Emigration after They “feel unappreciated at home”: Archbishop

Nigerian youths who have relocated to other countries have done so because they feel unappreciated in their native country, the...

Some members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC)/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishops in Ghana Decry Military Brutality, Urge Independent Inquiry into Assaults

Catholic Bishops in Ghana have condemned the alleged use of excessive force by the country’s military on some residents of...

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria's Sokoto Diocese/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Church must remain moral light, guide” amid Fractured African Politics: Nigerian Bishop

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria has, at a webinar, emphasized the need for Church leaders...

Bishop José Luis Ponce de León of the Catholic Diocese of Manzini in Swaziland, also called Eswatini/ Credit: Courtesy Photo

Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Cautions against Revenge, Calls for Calm amid Protests

The Bishop of Eswatini’s lone Catholic Diocese is calling for calm in the Southern African nation amid pro-democracy protests.

The newly elected President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal, Philippe Abraham Birane Tine/ Credit: National Laity Council (CNL)/Facebook

New Head of Laity Council in Senegal to Foster Participation in Decision-making Processes

The newly elected President of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal has resolved to foster the formation of the...