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Bishops tell young African digital influencers: ‘Brace for the challenges ahead’
Bishop Godfrey Onah reminded graduates of a digital media formation program that the digital world is still at the periphery... Read more
Nuncio in Kenya: Church in Europe is losing ‘its inner compass’
Archbishop Hubertus van Megen recently highlighted some of the weaknesses of the Church in Europe, which he said reflect an... Read more
Kenyan pilgrims begin more than 200-mile walk to mark Ugandan Martyrs Day
Millions are expected to arrive at the Namugongo Shrine, the site where St. Charles Lwanga and his companions were burned... Read more
Catholic bishops in Kenya urge government to address doctors strike
“Witnessing the misery of the sick,” Kenya’s bishops urge the government there to address an ongoing strike of doctors and... Read more
Family life, ‘bonding together’ behind spread of Christianity in Africa, U.S. bishop says
Bishop John Patrick Dolan of Phoenix returned from a 12-day trip to the African countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya... Read more
First-ever blind Catholic priest in Kenya is ordained
Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri reflected on the Jan. 14 ordination to the priesthood of Father... Read more
Catholics killed after bus plunges into river in Kenya
The bus passengers, including children, were on their way to a wedding. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archbishops for Seoul and Nairobi
Seoul’s new archbishop is a Discalced Carmelite. Read more
Kenyan bishop: Poor could be exploited in COVID vaccine trials
A Kenyan bishop said testing potential coronavirus vaccines on his countrymen could disrespect human dignity, and amount to a breach... Read more
This Kenyan nun runs a program for girls with disabilities
At a one-room house outside Nairobi, a 23-year-old girl with disabilities claps her hands and throws herself at Sr. Rose... Read more
Marathon man: The Catholic faith, and family, of Eliud Kipchoge
On Saturday, Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge broke a finishing tape, and a barrier long-thought to be completely unbreakable. Kipchoge became... Read more
Kenyan court rules that rape victims have right to abortion
Kenya's High Court ruled Wednesday that rape victims whose pregnancy threatens their life or health have a right to procure... Read more
Franciscan friar from Kenya wins $1m Global Teacher Prize
Brother Peter Tabichi, OFM, who teaches science in Kenya, was recognized with the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Read more
Kenya bans Marie Stopes from performing, advertising abortions
Kenyan authorities have banned the international abortion group Marie Stopes from offering any form of abortions in the country. This... Read more
Respect freedom of speech, Kenyan bishops say after media restrictions
Kenya’s government has shut down several TV stations after the leader of an opposition political party declared himself the “people's... Read more
Kenyan bishops decry post-election violence
With violent protests and several deaths in the wake of Kenya's Aug. 8 presidential election, the nation's bishops have lamented... Read more
Vote wisely, seek peace, bishops say ahead of Kenya's elections
With Kenya’s elections fast approaching, the country’s Catholic bishops are asking voters to choose wisely and encouraging all Kenyans to... Read more
Don't let politicians drive you crazy, Kenya's bishops advise
Ahead of Kenya’s 2017 elections, the country’s Catholic bishops warned about the potential for inflammatory language and politician-driven ethnic tensions... Read more
Six dead after al-Qaeda ally attacks Christians in Kenya border town
A deadly attack on Christians in northeast Kenya was intended to drive them out of the region, a radio station... Read more
CRS and Special Olympics team up to help Kenya's forgotten children
In 2013, Leia Isanhart met a little boy in Nairobi with intellectual disabilities. Because he was not very mobile, his... Read more
