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Catholic Church in Kenya
In New Book, Rwandan Priest Recounts Genocide Experience, Says Forgiveness “is a miracle”
Fr. Marcel Uwineza was only 14 years old when he witnessed the painful experience of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. He saw his father, mother, two brothers, and a sister murdered during the civil war between the Tutsis and Hutus.
Kenya's Christians in Week of Unity Prayer with Call “not to discriminate against anybody”
The Catholic Priest at the helm of the International Ecumenical Movement - Kenya Chapter (IEM-K) has, in his message for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU), called on followers of Christ in the East African nation to shun all forms of discrimination.
Rome-based Catholic Development Entity for Africa Announces AI training for Communicators
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Catholic Development foundation supporting African countries, is inviting digital communicators to participate in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training at a university in Rome.
First-ever Blind Catholic Priest Ordination in Kenya Appreciation of Capacity: Archbishop
The ordination of the first-ever blind Catholic Priest in Kenya will help bring a high opinion about the abilities and capacity of persons living with disabilities, the Archbishop of Nyeri has said.
“It's not war”: African Theologians on Church Involvement in National Politics
Involvement of the Church in the politics of a country should not always be adversarial, seeking to always oppose the running of governments, Catholic Theologians have said.
Catholic Theologians Foresee Year of “good surprises” for Africa in 2023
The growing population of the youth in Africa, the continent’s increasing percentage of Christians, as well as its vastness of resources, signals better days ahead for African countries, two Catholic Theologians have said.
Catholic Activists in Africa Demand Justice for Aborted Baby, Deceased Mother in Kenya
Members of CitizenGo Africa, the African branch of CitizenGo, are demanding justice for a baby and her mother who died following a botched abortion procedure in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
Rome-based Catholic Development Agency Rallying for Funds to Support Projects in Africa
Harambee Africa International (HAI), a Rome-based Catholic development agency, is rallying for funds to support projects in select African countries.
Kenyan Diocese Launches Eucharistic Year to Spur “significant change in spiritual matters”
The Year of the Eucharist 2023 that the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM) in Kenya has launched is expected to foster positive change in the spiritual life of the people of God, especially in their relationship with the person of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.
Steady Growth of Vocations behind Elevation of Missionary Order to East African Province
The East African District of the Congregation of the Holy Cross (CSC) has been elevated to a Province, a move that the newly elected Provincial Superior attributes to the steady growth of the Missionary Order’s vocations on the continent.
Let’s Embrace “collaborative ministry” for Church’s Progress: Catholic Bishop in Kenya
The Bishop of Ngong Diocese in Kenya is calling upon the Laity and Clergy in the East African nation to foster togetherness in realizing the mission of the Church.
Cardinal in Kenya Lauded for Defending Human Life, Family in 50 Years of Priestly Ministry
In his 50 years of Priestly Ministry, John Cardinal Njue was committed to defending human life and safeguarding the “family as the basic unit of society”, members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have said.
Benedict XVI Worked to “reveal” God’s Magnificence, Truth’s Beauty, Life: Nuncio in Kenya
The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has eulogized Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on New Year eve as one who set out to reveal the beauty of God, truth, and “the deep sense of life”.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Eulogize Pope Emeritus as Servant with “great self-sacrifice”
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have paid glowing tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who passed on in Rome on December 31, eulogizing him as a Catholic Church leader who served with “great self-sacrifice”.
Catholic Activists Decry United Kingdom’s Support for Abortionist Organizations in Africa
Catholic activists in the United Kingdom (UK) under the umbrella body, CitizenGo, have launched a campaign against their host government in a bid to stop the country’s new Prime Minister from donating funds to “infamous abortion giants” with operations in Africa.
Salesians in Ivory Coast Providing Nutrition, Education, Social Support to Needy Children
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) in Ivory Coast are reaching out to vulnerable children, empowering them in formal education and social support initiatives at Don Bosco Child Protection Center, located in Koumassi, Abidjan.
Catholic Women in Malawi Urged to Shun Abortion, Uphold Family Values
Members of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) in Malawi have been urged to lead their families by example, to shun abortion, and to promote Christian values in their respective families.
Kenya’s Faith Leaders Question Public Prosecutions’ Independence, Ability to Handle Cases
Religious leaders in Kenya are questioning the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and its capability to pursue cases of corruption in the East African nation.
New Book on Culture of Care Offers “concrete steps” in Religious Confronting Abuse Menace
Readers of the 166-page newly launched book will gather “concrete steps” on how communities of men and women Religious can effectively confront the scourge of abuse and provide access to supportive communities for those who may encounter questions or even resistance in their attempts to implement diligent policies and practices.
Catholic Bishop in Kenya Commends Parents for Persevering through Difficult School Year
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has hailed parents in the East African country for struggling to keep their children in school during harsh economic times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
