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[PHOTOS] Uhuru, Mama Margaret attend commissioning mass of the Catholic Women Association
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (136+ words) Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta during the commissioning Mass of the Catholic Women Association at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Murram on June 21, 2026 / OFFICE OF THE 4 TH PRESIDENT OF KENYA Former President Uhuru Kenyatta…...
The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1706+ words) The soaring, light-filled quire in Rochester Cathedral has witnessed centuries of worship. But beneath where the cathedral's singers sit, under its timeworn paving stones lies a dark financial legacy. Hidden in an archive until just a few years ago, were…...
MUSAU: Case for twin burial of Fr Pesa and his church
2+ week, 6+ day ago (704+ words) His establishment should be converted into a museum against religious extremism Painfully and pitifully, I followed the bizarre spiritual misadventure of Rev Fr John Pesa 'One' of the Holy Ghost Coptic Church of Africa over the years. For decades, the…...
MAKORI: Horrors of slave trade demand reparations, beyond Pope's apology
2+ week, 6+ day ago (737+ words) I was taught in primary school that the slave trade was the buying and selling of human beings." It didn't make any sense because that was not what happened at the market in Keroka town, where my mother sold vegetables…...
Vicar General Mwandi appointed bishop of Kitui Catholic Diocese
3+ week, 5+ day ago (394+ words) Mwandi to take over from Bishop Mwongela who was recently transferred to head the Machakos Diocese. Kitui Vicar General Rev. Fr. John Mwandi has been appointed the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Kitui. The appointment was made by Pope…...
Pope Leo calls for deeper Christian'Muslim cooperation during meet with Africa religious leaders
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (463+ words) Pope says engagement between people of different faiths essential in a world shaped by conflict Pope Leo XIV has called for a stronger commitment to mutual understanding and cooperation between Christians and Muslims. The Pope said this as he received…...
Religion was never intended to be a temporary performance
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (118+ words) the-star. co. ke Religion was never intended to be a temporary performance True devotion is measured not by the intensity of worship during holy seasons, but by the consistency of character throughout the year Drama as Cherargei calls Duale on…...
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) Pope Leo XIV will begin a 10-day visit to four African countries on 13 April, marking his first pastoral trip to the continent, the Vatican has announced. He will travel to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. In Cameroon, the Pope…...
Pope Leo erects Diocese of Kapsabet, names John Lelei as first bishop
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Lelei Pope Leo has officially established the Catholic Diocese of Kapsabet, making it the 28th Catholic diocese in Kenya. The announcement was made Thursday. Pope Leo also appointed Rt. Rev. John Kiplimo Lelei as its first bishop....
Catholic priests defend church as criticisms mount over abductions
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (760+ words) Fr Alicho said the church has always preached against ills in society and has never diverged from its preaching's. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shanzu parish elder Peter Munyao, priest Father Vincent Alicho, and elder Hilary Muchera at the church compound…...