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The altar and ambo in St. Monica Catholic Church of Kenya's Kisii Diocese torched on the night of 19 January 2021. / Fr. Arnold Maronga, Kisii Diocese, Kenya.

Following Torching of Altar, Ambo of Kenyan Church, Cleric Calls Arsonists to Repentance

Jan 24, 2021

A Catholic Church in Kenya's Kisii Diocese was recently torched by some unknown individuals, a night incident that seems to have targeted the altar and pulpit, the Communications Director of the Diocese has told ACI Africa in an interview, calling upon those behind the arson attack to regret their evil act and “ask God for forgiveness.”

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