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The Pope delivered the message during a private meeting with senior French bishops at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France, on the third day of his four-day official visit to the country.
The Vatican’s dicasteries are major departments, each handling a specific area of the Church’s activities. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is responsible for a wide range of issues, including poverty, migration, healthcare, environmental protection, humanitarian assistance and human development.
Speaking at Queen of All Saints Catholic Gaichanjiru Parish in Murang’a County on Sunday during centenary celebrations for St. Raphael Hospital, Kindiki said national unity and peaceful coexistence are not negotiable.
His remarks come as political discussions intensify within Kenya Kwanza and among its allies over the coalition’s strategy for the 2027 polls, including speculation over who will deputise President Ruto if he seeks re-election
Speaking on Monday after attending the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kinyanjui said political and religious leaders had spoken with one voice on the need to shield young people from manipulation and encourage peaceful participation in nation-building
Speaking during the opening of the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) in Nairobi, Mudavadi challenged the Catholic Church to strengthen its peacebuilding role while encouraging young people to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital opportunities responsibly.
Addressing Catholic bishops from across Eastern Africa at a regional conference in Nairobi on Monday, Sakaja said the Church's influence in education, healthcare and community development makes it a critical partner in addressing the challenges facing millions of young people.
In a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
Speaking during a farewell meeting with outgoing Apostolic Nuncio Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, Wetang’ula said religious institutions have a critical role in speaking on justice, peace and accountability, but must remain fair and impartial in political matters.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has written to Pope Leo XIV, asking for prayers for Kenya’s peace, stability and ethical leadership during the Pope’s maiden apostolic visit to Africa.
The pontiff departed Rome on Monday morning aboard the papal aircraft for Algiers, where his programme is centered on interfaith engagement and efforts to deepen Christian–Muslim understanding.
Pope Leo will travel between April 13 and 23 through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, covering long distances estimated at nearly 18,000 kilometres. The schedule includes stops in 11 different towns and cities and will involve 18 flights during the 10-day mission.