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Catholic Church in Kenya
“African culture more receptive to gift of Eucharist”: Comboni Missionary in New Book
An Italian-born member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ) who has ministered in Kenya since 1989 has, in a new book, expressed appreciation for cultures in Africa, saying that they are “more receptive to the gift of the Eucharist”.
Vote against UN Attempt to Legalize “safe abortion”: Catholic Activists to African Nations
Catholic social activists across Africa under their umbrella association, CitizenGo Africa, are calling on nations on the continent to vote against "safe abortion" as fronted in one of the agenda of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Adhere to Constitution, Rule of Law: Christian Workers to Kenya’s Incoming Government
Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) are calling upon the political leaders elected following Kenya’s general elections to adhere to the country’s constitution and the rule of law.
Accept Verdict of Supreme Court on Poll Petition as Justice: Faith Leaders in Kenya
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to accept the ruling of the Supreme Court that one the political coalitions in the August 9 general elections, Azimio La Umoja, filed seeking to overturn the Presidential results.
“Work together to conclude elections”: Kenyan Archbishop to Election Body amid Discord
The Archbishop of Mombasa Archdiocese in Kenya has challenged members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bridge their differences and work together to conclude the electioneering period in the East African nation despite the disagreement between them.
Ahead of Postponed Governor Poll in Kenyan County, Catholic Bishop Advocates for Peace
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega in Kenya has called upon the people of God under his Pastoral care to maintain peace as the electorate in the Kenyan County prepare to elect their Governor.
Catholic Church in Kenya Urged to Address “entrenched” Tribalism Influencing Elections
The Catholic peace and charity foundation, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has expressed concern that nearly 60 years after independence in Kenya, elections in the East African country are still conducted along tribal lines and geopolitical zones, and that political leaders are not chosen based on merit.
At Death Anniversary, Catholic Missionary Priest Remembered for Justice Advocacy in Kenya
On the 22nd anniversary of the murder of Fr. John Anthony Kaiser, Catholic Bishops in Kenya have remembered the American-born member of the Mill Hill Missionary (MHM) for advocating for justice in the East African nation.
“Let’s pray for truth, justice”: Bishop in Kenya after Presidential Petition is Filed
A Catholic Bishop in Kenya has invited Kenyans to prayer “for the truth and justice to prevail” after petitions challenging the declaration of the country’s Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto, winner of the Presidential election, was filed in the Supreme Court.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage Main Challenger of President-elect ahead of Election Petition
Representatives of various faith groups in Kenya on Saturday, August 20, met Raila Amolo Odinga, the main challenger of the country’s Deputy President, Dr. William Ruto.
Young People’s “friendship with mobile phones” Cause for Concern: Kenyan Catholic Nun
The tendency for young people to be absorbed in social media forums, prioritizing “friendship with mobile phones” is a cause for concern, a Kenyan Catholic Nun has said.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Engage “key political actors” to Foster “justice, peace, prosperity”
Faith leaders in Kenya are reaching out to “key political actors” in the East African nation following the declaration of the Presidential election results, which the candidate who was ranked second has rejected.
Show Compassion amid “so much emotion”, Kenyan Pro-lifer on Handling Post-election Reality
Kenyans are dealing with varied emotions as citizens come to terms with results of the general elections, a Kenyan Pro-Life advocate has observed, and underscored the need for the people of God in the East African country to respect each other’s feelings concerning the August 9 polls outcome.
Catholic Charity Concerned Christians in Some African Countries Practice Faith Underground
Christians in Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and in many other African countries experiencing religious persecution are being forced to practice their faith in hiding for fear of attacks, Catholic Pontifical and charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has said.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Call for Peace amid Tension after Declaration of Presidential Result
Religious leaders in Kenya are calling for peace and calm amid tension in the East African nation following the declaration of the final results of the Presidential election that was conducted on August 9.
Exercise Patience, Self-control: Church Leaders to Kenyans amid Delayed Poll Results
Church leaders in Kenya have urged citizens of the East African country to exercise patience and control their emotions amid delayed declaration of the Presidential election results following the August 9 general polls.
Tanzanian-born “Giant of African Theology” Remained Humble to his Death: Jesuit Scholar
Few hours to his death on Thursday, August 11, Fr. Prof. Laurenti Magesa Corneli who has been described as “the Giant of African Theology” remained the humble man he had been all his life, the President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has said in his tribute to the late Tanzanian-born Theologian. He had just turned 76.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Urge “highest possible levels of transparency” in Vote Tallying
Religious leaders in Kenya have urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to demonstrate “the highest possible levels of transparency, accountability and accuracy” in the vote tallying process following the general elections in the East African nation.
Catholic Bishops in Ethiopia Laud Kenyan Colleagues for Pastoral Guidance in Elections
Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Ethiopia (CBCE) have lauded the role of their counterparts in Kenya, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), in the country’s general elections conducted on Tuesday, August 9.
Christian Professionals Urge Kenyan Electorate to Vote, “hoping to win and ready to lose"
Members of the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) have urged the electorate in Kenya to take part in the Tuesday, August 9 elections, and to be prepared to accept the fact that the political candidates they vote for can win or lose.
