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| Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo |
The Catholic Church in Kenya reiterates high expectation and hopes that Pope Francis’ visit to the Country will be a unifying factor to a Nation that has experienced terror attacks, corruption, negative ethnicity and divisive politics in the recent past.
Addressing the media at the Catholic Secretariat on 16th, October, 2015, Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Chairman Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo invited all Kenyans to take the papal visitation as a wonderful gift from God and to receive His Graces as the Vicar of Christ.
An advance itinerary shows that Pope Francis will also meet President Uhuru Kenyatta and other government officials, politicians and women and youth leaders, among others.
Speaking to the press immediately after their arrival from Rome, where they had gone as the team of the organizing committee for the final logistical preparation Fr Januarius Kioko, the coordinator of liturgy at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), said Pope Francis’s visit will be important for Kenya because it comes at a time when the country is facing security threats perpetuated by religious extremism.
However, according to David Omwoyo, the Holy Father has expressed confidence in the organizing team. He plans to visit even without having to send a lot of logistical support ahead of him. That shows the kind of trust he has in Kenya.
By Rose Achiego; Waumini Communications KCCB