Silas Isenjia

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC). Credit: SACBC

Catholic Bishops in Southern Africa Called to Look to Mother Mary’s “shining example”

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have been called upon to look to the Blessed Virgin Mary’s “shining example”...

Mons. Mauricio Rueda Beltza, a native of Colombia,appointed new Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Colombia

Pope Francis Appoints Colombian-born Cleric as Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Mauricio Rueda Beltza, a native of Colombia, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast, and...

SACBC Troika with Cardinal Napier at the Tomb of St Peter, Rome. Credit: SACBC

Like St. Peter, “we are not perfect”: South African Catholic Bishop on Ad Limina Visit

The President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) has said that Catholic Bishops, just like Peter the Apostle, “are not...

SACBC Ad Limina visit. Mass at Papal Basilica St Paul Outside the Walls. Credit: SACBC

Southern African Bishops Share Insights on Role of Clergy, Laity During Ad Limina Visit

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) who include Bishops in Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa have shared their insights...

Members of the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA). Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh

Catholic Priests in West Africa Decry Election “wounds of division” in Sub-Saharan Africa

Members of the Regional Union of the Diocesan Priests of West Africa (RUPWA) have decried “the wounds of division and...

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Fr. Peter Konteh/Facebook

Caritas Freetown’s “peace campaign” to Push for Nonviolence ahead of Sierra Leonean Polls

The “peace campaign” that Caritas Freetown has launched in partnership with other entities and individual personalities has the objective of...

Fr. Cosmas Mwova (left) while attending WYD 2023 International Preparatory Committee meeting in Lisbon, last year. Credit: Fr. Mwova.

Kenyans’ Preparations for World Youth Day in Portugal in “top gear”: National Chaplain

The preparations for Kenyan youth to participate in the World Youth Day (WYD) 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, in August are in “top...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Mass at St. Augustine’s Parish of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Nigerians Living “in a time of multiple needless deaths”: Catholic Archbishop

The Archbishop of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese has decried the increasing number of "needless deaths", evil, and hatred in the West...

“Pray for us”: Catholic Bishops of Southern African Conference ahead of Ad Limina Visit

Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) are seeking spiritual solidarity ahead of their Ad Limina visit, the periodic visit...

St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“Still nursing pain”: Nigerian Governor on 2022 Pentecost Attack on Catholic Worshippers

One year after the attack on Catholic worshippers, who had gathered at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese...

Mons. Thomas John Kiangio greets Pope Francis in Rome. Credit: Vatican media

Diocesan Administrator of Tanga Catholic Diocese in Tanzania Appointed Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed the Diocesan administrator of Tanga Catholic Diocese in Tanzania Bishop of the same Episcopal See.

Fr. Peter Konteh, Executive Director of Caritas Freetown in Sierra Leone. Credit: Caritas Freetown

May Sierra Leone’s Elections “bring an end to violence, hatred, discord”: Caritas Official

“May this election bring an end to the violence, hatred, and discord that has plagued our beloved country,” the Executive...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama during Holy Trinity Sunday Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral of Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Holy Trinity “should be our model” amid Challenge of Divisions: Archbishop in Nigeria

The communion and relationship of the persons of the Most Holy Trinity “should” inspire the cultivation of “unity and harmony” in Nigeria,...

Namugongo Shrine in Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese. Credit: Courtesy Photo

“A heartbreaking blow”: Police on Death of Two Pilgrims Walking to Uganda Martyrs’ Shrine

The death of the two pilgrims who were walking to Namugongo Shrine in the Archdiocese of Kampala to join others in the annual June 3...

Easter Sunday Mass at St. Francis Xavier Owo Catholic Parish of Ondo Diocese in Nigeria. Credit: Ondo Diocese

Nigerian Diocese Unveils Weeklong Program to Honor Victims of 2022 Pentecost Massacre

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo in Nigeria has unveiled a weeklong program, to honor those victims of last year’s Pentecost Sunday massacre.

Bishop Luka Sylvester Gopep addresses participants during the annual meeting of the Family, Health and Human Life Unit (FHLU) of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Credit: Courtesy Photo

Nigerian Catholic Bishop Decries Negative Effects on Marriage Institution, Authentic Love

Negative tendencies including “selfishness and destructive ambitions” have negatively impacted on the institution of marriage, a Nigerian Catholic Bishop has...

People fleeing Sudan being transferred from Renk to Malakal, where their families are. Credit: JRS

Jesuit Entity Warns Rains to Worsen Situation of Returnees at South Sudanese Camp

The expected rainy season in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State is likely to worsen the situation of returnees, who have...

Pope Francis meets victims of violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Recognizes African Children’s “lofty ambitions, great dreams” in Audience

Pope Francis has recognized the rich talent, “lofty ambitions and great dreams” that children in Africa have amid challenging situations...

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

"Perplexing": Catholic Archbishop on Swearing in of Nigeria’s President Despite Petition

It is “perplexing” that Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn in as Nigeria’s new President despite the fact that the Presidential election petition has...

Suspected Mastermind of Massacre at Rwandan Catholic Parish in 1994 Genocide Arrested

Fulgence Kayishema, a former Rwandan police officer suspected to have ordered the killing of at least 2,000 Tutsis who were...