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 Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Abuja Archdiocese, Nigeria.

Nigerian Prelate Denounces “heinous crime of rape,” Demands Legal Action

Reports that indicate a spike in cases of rape in recent days in Nigeria have caught the attention of the...

“We commit to put the funds (to) proper use”: Kenya’s Catholic Media Leadership to Gov’t

The financial subsidy from Kenya’s Government toward community-based media outlets to enhance their COVID-19 awareness programs at the grassroots has...

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese.

Suspension of “planned reopening of churches” in Nigeria’s Lagos State Disappoints Prelate

The decision by the leadership of Nigeria’s State of Lagos to put on hold the reopening of places of worship...

Convent in South Africa Turned into COVID-19 Quarantine Facility as Fifth Nun Dies

The convent of the Congregation of the Precious Blood Sisters in South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Umtata has been turned...

Church Leaders in Burundi pray for new President, Evariste Ndayishimiye during inauguration ceremony, Thursday, June 18.

“Bring back refugees, intellectuals, renew ties,” Bishop Tells Burundi’s New President

At the inauguration of Burundi’s new President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, a Prelate in the East African nation has called on the...

Fr. Ephraim N. Sani, Chairman of NCDPA reading the Press Release, Wednesday, June 17, 2020. / Catholic Broadcast Commission of Nigeria (FB).

Our State “almost suffocated by crises”, Clerics in Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese Decry

The Clergy of Nigeria’s Jalingo Diocese within the territory of Taraba State have, in a collective statement, bemoaned multiple cases...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina-Niger (CEBN)

Insecurity in Burkina Faso “more worrying than ever”, Bishops Express Concern

Bishops in Burkina Faso have, in a collective statement at the end of their Plenary Assembly, raised concerns about rising...

Archbishop Brian Archbishop Brian Udaigwe (left), appointed as the Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka and Fr. Muricio Agostinho Camuto (right), appointed Bishop of the Diocese.

Spiritan Cleric Appointed Bishop in Angola, Apostolic Nuncio in Benin, Togo Transferred

A member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), Fr. Maurício Agostinho Camuto, was Monday, June 15 appointed the new Bishop of...

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri Archdiocese to appointed head of the newly constituted Inter-faith Council with the mandate to guide the resumption of public worship in Kenya.

Catholic Prelate to Head Kenya’s Interfaith Council to Guide Resumption of Public Worship

The newly constituted Inter-faith Council with the mandate to guide the resumption of public worship in Kenya will be headed...

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB).

Bishops in Benin Thank God for Preserving “country from a deadly explosion of the disease”

Catholic Church leaders in the West African nation of Benin have, following their two-day meeting this week, expressed gratitude to...

Members of Caritas Guinea distributing health kits to some vulnerable families in Conakry.

Caritas Guinea Partners with Government to Help Over 2,600 Households amid COVID-19 Crisis

The Catholic Church in Guinea is, through its development and humanitarian arm Caritas Guinea, reaching out to the Government of...

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB).

“Withdraw the Constitutional Amendment Bill”, Bishops in Zambia Tell MPs

Bishops in the Southern Africa nation of Zambia have called on the country’s Members of Parliament (MPs) to consider withdrawing...

Jesca Leado who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Marsabit County, northern Kenya. / Facebook- Millicent Dorothy

Kenyan Student Shot Alongside Three Others Mourned as “prayerful, friendly, obedient girl”

A student at a Kenya-based Catholic University who was shot Monday, June 8 by unknown bandits alongside three others in...

Berhaneyesus Cardinal Souraphel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Amid Stay-at-Home Directive, “something good can still emerge”: Ethiopian Cardinal

The head of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia has encouraged the people of God in the country to turn the...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Archdiocese of Abuja.

Nigeria's Abuja Archdiocese Outlines Safety Guidelines for Resumption of Public Masses

Days after the Federal Government of Nigeria lifted restrictions put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, the leadership...

CitizenGo Campaigns Director in Africa, Ann Kioko spearheading a campaign for the reopening of places of worship in Kenya

Kenyan Catholic Activist Spearheading Campaign to Reopen Places of Worship

A Kenyan Catholic activist is spearheading an online campaign for the resumption of public worship in the East African nation...

Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga of Kampala celebrating the Uganda Martyrs Day Mass at the Namugongo Shrine Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

“It is time to strengthen the domestic church”: Ugandan Archbishop on Martyrs’ Day

At celebrations marking Martyrs’ Day, the Archbishop of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese has called on the people of God under his...

Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins of Lagos Archdiocese, Nigeria.

“Gradual restoration of public Mass” Announced for Nigeria’s Lagos Archdiocese

The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos in Nigeria announced, last Sunday, a gradual resumption of public Mass in...

Tanzania’s Laity Council Members Reflect on “love” Ahead of Pentecost Sunday

As Catholics across the globe prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, May 31, the leadership of the Catholic...

Bishop George Nkuo of the Catholic Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon blessing the oils at the Chrism Mass Thursday, May 28, 2020. / Deacon Leonard Nyuydze

Amid Crisis, “Priests to be messengers of hope”: Cameroonian Bishop at Chrism Mass

The need for priests to be messengers of hope especially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has been emphasized at the...