UGANDA: UEC launches official website and unveils logo for Papal visit to Uganda
Most Rev. John Baptist Odama Chairman of the UEC unveils the logo for papal VisitIn Uganda, the preparations for the visit of Pope Francis due November 27-29, 2015 is going on well following the launch...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope Francis’ visit to Kenya is a blessing, says KCCB Chairman
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Chairman Bishop Philip Anyolo has once again called on Kenyans to be ready to receive the Holy Father as the Vicar of Christ.Bishop Anyolo, who is the Bishop...
View ArticleUGANDA: Pilgrims to gain access to Namugongo Shrine on November 27
Most Rev. John Baptist Odama, Chairman Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC)The Namugongo Martyrs Catholic Shrine will be open for Ugandan and international pilgrims on November 27, the Uganda Episcopal...
View ArticleAMECEA: Is this the Africa we want? A Looming Crisis in Burundi Under Our Watch
It is often said that the wearer of the shoe knows where it pinches. Listening to the sad story of a young Burundian living far away from home yet is traumatized by the ongoing killings of innocent...
View ArticleAMECEA: Kenya and Uganda are set to receive Pope Francis
The two AMECEA member countries -Kenya and Uganda are ready to receive Pope Francis in his historical and first visit to the African continent.Pope Francis' trip to Africa was confirmed last week...
View ArticleVATICAN: The Pope's Message to Kenya and Uganda ahead of his maiden Visit
Dear Friends,As I prepare to visit Kenya and Uganda later this month, I send a word of greeting and friendship to you and your families. I look forward to this time we will have together.I am coming as...
View ArticleKENYA: Karibu Kenya Baba Mtakatifu, Karibu Kenya Pope Francis
1. Dear Brothers and sisters, fellow Kenyans, the entire family of God and people of good will.2. For the past few weeks, many of you have joined us in making preparations for the much anticipated...
View ArticleKENYA: Gvt declares Thursday National Day of Prayer and Reflection as the...
The government of Kenya has declared Thursday a public holiday following the visit by Pope Francis who arrives in the country today evening.State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said in a statement...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope Francis safely lands in Nairobi
The Alitalia jetliner, christened Shepherd 1 with the Pope and his entourage touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) at 4.30 after spending about 7 hours in the plane from Rome. The...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope Francis’ message to Kenyans during the State House Meeting with...
25th, November 2015Mr President,Honourable Government and Civil Leaders,Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic Corps,My Brother Bishops,Ladies and Gentlemen, I am most grateful for your warm welcome...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope Francis reminds Kenyan leaders of their Great Responsibility in...
Pope Francis has asked Kenyan Leaders to work for building a sound democratic order, strengthening cohesion and integration, tolerance and respect for others and the pursuit of the common good.In his...
View ArticleKENYA: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis during the Ecumenical and...
Thursday 26 November 2015Dear Friends,I am grateful for your presence this morning and for the opportunity to share these moments of reflection with you. In a particular way, I wish to thank...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope meets leaders of other religions in Nairobi
Pope Francis on Thursday morning held an inter-faith dialogue with religious leaders before the open air Mass at the ground of the University of Nairobi, where he advocated for peaceful co-existence...
View ArticleKENYA: Pope Francis Remembers the Kenyan Victims of Terrorist Attacks
Pope Francis has remembered the Kenyan Victims of Terrorists attack calling religious leaders to be prophets of peace, peacemakers who invite others to live in peace, harmony and mutual respect. Pope...
View ArticleKENYA: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis at the University of Nairobi
Thursday, 26 November 2015God’s word speaks to us in the depths of our heart. Today God tells us that we belong to him. He made us, we are his family, and he will always be there for us. “Fear not”,...
View ArticleKENYA: Thousands attend Papal Mass in Nairobi despite the heavy rain
Ten thousands of people from Kenya and beyond braced the heavy rains of Thursday morning to attend Pope Francis' first open-air Mass on the continent of Africa at the Nairobi University Grounds.Heavy...
View ArticleKENYA: An informal settlement life experience shared to the Holy Father...
Pamella Akwede from Kibera slum shares her experience of living in an informal settlement in Kenya with the Holy Father Pope Francis during his meeting with the poor at St Joseph the Worker...
View ArticleKENYA: The Holy Father's speech during his Meeting with the youth
Kasarani Stadium-Nairobi on 27th, November, 2015Mr President,My Brother Bishops,Dear Friends, I thank you for your warm welcome this morning. It is wonderful to be with you, and to experience your...
View ArticleKENYA: Address of Pope Francis to People Living in informal settlement of...
Friday 27th, November, 2015.In his address to the poor, the Pontiff called on all to pray, work and commit themselves to improving the lives of those living in informal settlement.See below the Pope's...
View ArticleKENYA: “Access to safe drinkable water is a basic and universal human right,”...
Pope Francis has denounced the conditions slum-dwellers are forced to live in and said that access to safe water is a basic human right and that everyone should have dignified, adequate...
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