Nairobi: The continental meeting of Catholic Television Directors from Africa and Madagascar took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 24 to 28, 2025. This significant event saw the participation of German partners and the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, represented by Communication Specialist Sr. Nina.
According to African Press Organization, Pacis TV had the unique opportunity to present its recent achievements, strategic projects, and collaboration opportunities at both continental and international levels. The channel also played a leading role in several key segments of the meeting. His Excellency Bishop Bernardine Mfumbusa delivered the opening session on behalf of His Eminence Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo. Bishop Mfumbusa was recently tasked by African bishops to coordinate communication within the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
The meeting was attended by representatives from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, Mozambique, Madagascar, Togo, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Germany, Argentina, Rome, and Austria. Presentations by the Dicastery for Communication, Bishop Mfumbusa, and the Catholic Radio and Television Network/Aid to the Church in Need (CRTN/ACN) team emphasized the urgent need to train communication experts within dioceses, the importance of not competing with secular media, the mission of enlightening society through truth, and the necessity of collaboration with Catholic celebrities and influencers for the common good.
Three Rwandan priests studying at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa received special permission to attend Pacis TV's presentation. Fr. Patrice, Fr. Jean de Dieu, and Fr. Damien Kimenyi showed great interest in the vision and orientations presented, thus strengthening the link between academic formation and the Church's media mission.
SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, provided an update on the upcoming Kigali International Meeting scheduled for August 2026. This future gathering will focus on strengthening the digital media presence of Catholic institutions, developing artificial intelligence tools and influencer databases, and addressing communication gaps in several episcopal conferences that still lack official spokespersons.
Recognition of Pacis TV's leadership was evident after exchanges among all African Catholic televisions. Mr. Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, CEO of APO Group, highlighted the channel's growing visibility, operational professionalism, and strategic impact across Africa. Pacis TV is committed to contributing actively to a renewed vision of Catholic communication in Africa, emphasizing truth, collaboration, and service to the common good.