Magdalene Kahiu

Late Bishop Emeritus Óscar Lino Lopes Fernandes Braga of Benguela Diocese who died Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Angolan Bishop Who Ordained Over 300 Priests, Founded Association for Catholic Women Dies

The Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Benguela in Angola who, during his 45-year episcopacy ordained at least 300...

Church Leaders in DR Congo pose with EU Ambassador Jean-Marc Châtaigner after the launch of a project to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the Central African nation.

Churches in DR Congo Partner with European Union for €2m COVID-19 Sensitization Program

Church leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have partnered with the European Union (EU) for a nine-month sensitization...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB).

“We are concerned about the current political mood in the country”: Bishops in Kenya

Bishops in Kenya are concerned about the “divisive politics” being witnessed in the country at a time when political leaders...

Individual Bishops in Zambia to Make “final decision” on Resuming Public Celebrations

Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have resolved to have individual Local Ordinaries in the Southern African...

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB). / KCCB.

Bishops in Kenya Renew Campaign against Comprehensive Sexuality Education Commitment

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have renewed their opposition to the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in...

Representatives of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) in Zambia. / CCGM

Church Leaders in Zambia Denounce “media harassment”, Demand Press Freedom

Leaders representing various Church groupings in Zambia have, in a collective statement, “strongly condemned” the violation of press freedom in...

Clerics in East Africa Pay Glowing Tribute to Late Professor of African Theology

Clerics in East Africa have paid glowing tribute to the Tanzanian-born Priest, Fr. Charles Nyamiti, known in the region and...

Members of the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) at a press conference in Harare in 2019.

Church Leaders in Zimbabwe Denounce “inhumane treatment” of Women, Demand Investigations

The recent abduction and torture of women, including political leaders in Zimbabwe, has caught the attention of leaders of the...

Archbishop Jean Pierre Tafunga of Lubumbashi in DR Congo

“Give peace a chance,” Congolese Archbishop Over Insecurity in Lubumbashi

Persistent insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a cause for concern for the Archbishop of Lubumbashi who...

Archbishop Bert van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan while presiding over the tree planting ceremony at the Global Catholic Climate Movement in Africa (GCCM Africa) offices within St. Jude Capuchin Friary in the Westlands area of Nairobi, Kenya. / GCCM Africa

Creation “the very first epiphany of God”: Nuncio in Kenya on Laudato Si’ Anniversary

At a tree planting ceremony organized to mark the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical letter on the environment, Laudato Si’,...

Heal “injustice of poverty” in Africa to Successfully Contain COVID-19: Jesuits

Members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Africa and Madagascar have, in a Press Release May 15, expressed concerns...

Bishop Natale Paganelli, Apostolic Administrator of Makeni, Sierra Leone. / Vatican News

“Engage in responsible dialogue on security, (public) welfare”: Bishop in Sierra Leone

The COVID-19-related violence in the West African nation of Sierra Leone has drawn condemnation from a Bishop who has called...

Plans Underway to Celebrate Laudato Si' Week in Africa amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Plans are underway in Africa to mark the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on the environment, Laudato Si’ through...

Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). / Courtesy

Liturgical Celebrations “resume forthwith” in Malawi, Bishops Outline Safety Measures

Bishops in the southeastern Africa nation of Malawi have resolved to "resume forthwith" public liturgical celebrations and outlined safety measures...

Members of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis (LSOSF) in Kenya donating food items to slum dwellers at St. Mary's Mukuru Parish in the Archdiocese of Nairobi. / Fr. John Munjuri

Slum Parish Receives Aid from Kenya-based Order of Nuns, A Response to Bishops’ Appeal

Members of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis (LSOSF) in Kenya have reached out to needy families...

The Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, Bishop Anthony Zziwa and Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda> / Courtesy

Myths about COVID-19 “put lives of Ugandans at risk,” Bishops in Uganda Caution

Bishops in Uganda have cautioned citizens against mythical narratives about COVID-19, saying the assumptions endanger the lives of many in...

Sisters of Notre Dame du Lac de Bam (SNDLB) in Burkina Faso at the celebration of their 5oth anniversary in 2017.

Notre Dame Nuns Supporting Families, IDPs amid Insecurity, COVID-19 Crisis in Burkina Faso

The Sisters of Notre Dame du Lac de Bam (SNDLB) in Burkina Faso are braving harsh conditions caused by years...

Fr. Leonard Chiti, Provincial Leader of the Society of Jesus for Zambia-Malawi (ZAM) Province. / The Society of Jesus for Zambia-Malawi (ZAM) Province.

Take Steps “to heal inequality, poverty” in Zambia: Jesuits at Launch of COVID-19 Relief

The leadership of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Zambia and Malawi has expressed concerns over inequality and the level...

Senegal’s President Recounts His “constructive conversation with Pope Francis”

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has recounted his discussion with Pope Francis at the beginning of this week, terming it as...

Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli at a past function.

Tanzania’s President Lauds Bishops for Facilitating Public Worship Amid COVID-19 Fears

Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli has appreciated the Catholic Bishops in the East African nation for standing firm in faith...