The Church in Kenya

Pope Leo XIV warns that war and ecological destruction are two expressions of the same wound afflicting the world. He argues that war's damage is never contained to the battlefield and often becomes self-perpetuating. The Pope points out that the root of both crises is in the disorder within the human heart.

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Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba urged children to serve others. He spoke during the Diocesan Children Congress. The congress aimed to make children rooted in faith and good behaviour.

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Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa launched the Eucharistic Congress in the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Malawi. The congress was attended by thousands of Catholic faithful, priests, and religious sisters. The event aimed to deepen understanding of the Eucharist and show love for Christ.

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Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima has urged children to deepen their love for the Catholic Church. The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba spoke during the official opening of the 2026 Children’s Congress. More than 400 children from parishes across the Diocese of Zomba have gathered for the three-day congress.

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Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Archdiocese of Blantyre drew inspiration from the Malawi Scorchers’ historic performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. He reflected on the team’s success as a lesson in unity and teamwork for the continued growth of Catholic evangelization in Malawi. The Archbishop urged Catholics to emulate the spirit of unity and commitment demonstrated by early missionaries.

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Archbishop Judde Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi urged women to remain faithful in serving the Church and to defend life. He made the appeal during the annual pilgrimage of the Tanzania Catholic Women’s Association in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. The women presented offerings to support the formation of young men discerning the life of the priesthood.

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Bishop John Mwandi has officially opened and dedicated a new church at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mathuki. He called on the faithful to make it a true house of prayer. The dedication was during a Mass celebrated at the parish.

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The Catholic Diocese of Kitui has a new Vicar General. Rev. Fr. Jefferson Mutinda was appointed by the Bishop. The appointment was shared through a memorandum.

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CWA members from Good Shepherd Parish, Mwingi, celebrated the Memorial of St. Monica with Holy Mass and a talk on building strong families. The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Peter Muvea. He encouraged the women to love and care for their husbands and children and to support one another.

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