Catholic Church Stories
“He loved Muslims and was dedicated to spreading peace. His final statements defended Palestine and the oppressed people of Gaza. His efforts helped a...
A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is growing fastest, according...
The reforms of Pope Francis could be termed a movement – from a church of a few where priests and bishops, and the pope call the shots, to a church of...
He took the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, becoming the first uniquely named pope in over 1,000 years (the last being Pope Lando i...
His death marks the end of a transformative and often tumultuous papacy defined by a deep commitment to the poor, calls for peace and efforts to moder...
The pope's camerlengo (chamberlain), Cardinal Kevin Farrell, officially confirms the death. He then seals the pope's private apartment and prepares th...
Francis brought the Catholic Church's dialogue with Islam to new heights in 2019 by becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, but conser...
He was 88, and had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia.
In addition to condemning early campaigns, the bishops called for economic justice through reforms in policies such as the housing levy and taxation.
He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honouring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the po...
The archbishop warned that the debts were crippling healthcare services, yet faith-based hospitals have continued treating patients despite the financ...
"We don't donate money in church to impress bishops. We give to build churches, and we shall not stop," National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichun...
In a show of continued support, Ruto pledged Sh15 million towards the upgrade of primary and secondary schools in Kipsitet, a locality in Kericho Coun...
The fallout has intensified as his administration enforces controversial policies, particularly heavy taxation, sparking dissent from clergy and citiz...
The church leaders accused religious organisations of compromising their moral authority by forming "unholy alliances" with the state.
President Ruto’s donations included Sh600,000 for the church choir and Parish Missionary Council (PMC), Sh2 million for the construction of a priests'...
Bishop David Kodia of the Bondo Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) expressed outrage over what he described as the government's attempt to "commercialise...
President Ruto lauded the newly established SHA, which replaced the NHIF. He announced that the government had disbursed Sh5 billion to healthcare fac...
Kindiki addressed concerns raised by the Catholic Church, criticising the government's perceived failure to deliver on campaign promises and accusing...
The President highlighted his administration's commitment to addressing these issues through a collaborative government agenda.
