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.

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins during Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos.

Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese Resumes Weekday Public Liturgies after COVID-19 Measures Eased

Following the September 19 easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Nigeria’s Lagos State, the leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos...

Entrance to the St. Pius X Theological Major Seminary in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. / Vatican News

Major Seminaries in Mozambique to Remain Closed as Academic Year 2020 is Canceled

Catholic Bishops in Mozambique have announced the cancellation of the academic year 2020 in all Major Seminaries, which will remain...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese.

Youth Unemployment in Nigeria amid Corruption a Key Highlight of Prelate’s Sunday Homily

The challenge of unemployment among young people in Nigeria was a key highlight of the Sunday, September 20 homily of...

Archbishop Bert van Megen during the CIP’s 46th Graduation Ceremony in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi Friday, September 18. / Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP)

Need to Integrate Science and Faith amid COVID-19 Challenge: Nuncio in Kenya

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya and South Sudan has, on the occasion of the graduation ceremony at the Consolata...

Bishop Luiz Fernando Lisboa of Pemba Diocese in Mozambique.

Bishop in Mozambique Says “Together for Cabo Delgado” Campaign Bearing Fruit

The Bishop of Mozambique’s Pemba Diocese, which covers the crisis-stricken Cabo Delgado Province has, in a news report, acknowledged with...

As Kenya Reports Decline in COVID-19 Cases, Prelate Urges Caution, “fighting courageously”

A Prelate in Kenya is urging caution amid reports of a decline in the daily recorded cases of COVID-19.

Flooding caused by heavy rains in Niger has killed at least 45 people this week and forced more than 226,000 from their homes.

Prelate in Niger Seeking Aid after Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Deaths, Displacement

The Archbishop of Niger’s Niamey Archdiocese is seeking support to help “the disaster-stricken population” in his jurisdiction after heavy rains...

The Leadership of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Ivory Coast (ACC-CI) during the September 14 press conference in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Ivorian Catholic Lay Executives Express Solidarity with Cardinal Following Criticism

Members of the Association of Catholic Lay Executives of Ivory Coast (ACC-CI) have, in a collective statement, expressed their solidarity...

Fr. Benedict Dieme with Monstrance, Lunette Containing Body of Christ Returned to Rois Mages Parish, Akebe Ville of Gabon’s Libreville Archdiocese.

Monstrance, Lunette Containing Body of Christ Returned to Parish Church in Gabon

The man who desecrated a Parish Church in Gabon, making away with the monstrance and the lunette containing the Body...

“With genuine forgiveness, most social crises can be curtailed”: Archbishop in Nigeria

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has, reflecting on Sunday, September 13 readings, called for “genuine forgiveness” as a way...

The Parish of Les Rois Mages, Akebe Ville in the Archdiocese of Libreville desecrated Saturday, September 12.

“Our Parish has been stabbed in the heart”: Parish Priest of Gabon’s Desecrated Church

The Priest in charge of a parish in Gabon’s Libreville Archdiocese has described the September 12 desecration of the Church...

Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro, appointed by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of Gweru Diocese in the central part of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe’s Gweru Diocese Gets New Bishop, A Papal Transfer

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro, who has been the Local Ordinary of Gokwe Diocese, as the new Bishop...

Over 300 Senegalese Household Members Benefit from Caritas Senegal COVID-19 Fund

Members of over 300 households spread across Dioceses in Senegal have benefitted from COVID-19 fund, receiving cash, food and hygiene...

Bishop Alain Harel appointed by Pope Francis to succeed Bishop-emeritus Denis Wiehe as the Bishop Denis Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Port Victoria in Seychelles.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop in Seychelles, Appoints Successor

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Wiehe from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Port Victoria...

St. Paul's Cathedral, Pemba Diocese in Mozambique.

Southern Africa Bishops Express “closeness, support” to All amid COVID-19, Pemba Crisis

The leadership of the nine-nation Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) has, in a statement, expressed solidarity with the people...

Bishop George Nkuo of Cameroon's Kumbo Diocese.

At Episcopal Anniversary, Cameroonian Bishop Highlights Challenges amid Anglophone Crisis

The Bishop of Cameroon’s Kumbo Diocese has, on the occasion of his 14th Episcopal Anniversary, highlighted the challenges he faces amid...

Priests in the Archdiocese of Lomé renewing their vows during Chrism Mass at Cristo Risorto de Hedzranawoe Catholic Parish Church in Lomé, Tuesday, September 8. / Archdiocese of Lomé

Priests Called to “defend oppressed, re-establish justice”: Prelate in Togo at Chrism Mass

At the celebration of the previously postponed Chrism Mass in Togo's Archdiocese of Lomé Tuesday, September 8, the presiding Prelate...

The flag of Mozambique. / mhojnik (CC BY 2.0).

Two Brazilian Nuns Kidnapped in Mozambique Early August Regain Freedom

The two nuns of the Congregation of St. Joseph Chambery in Mocímboa da Praia in the Province of Cabo Delgado...

Participants during the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja. / Archdiocese of Abuja

Nigeria’s Abuja Assembly Ends with Emphasis on Fostering “co-responsibility” in Ministry

The leadership of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has, in a pastoral letter issued at the end of the two-day...

Archbishop Gervais Nyaisonga (left) and Archbishop Isaac Amani Massawe (right) appealing for peace in Tanzania ahead of general elections scheduled for October 28.

Peace “be protected by all means”: Tanzanian Prelate amid Election Campaigns

A Tanzanian Archbishop has underscored the need to foster peace “by all means” in the East African country amid political...