NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015(CISA) – A fundraising dinner organized by the Kenya Conference in preparations for the papal visit of Catholic Bishops has netted Sh124.5 million. The dinner took place Friday November 6 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. Former President Mwai Kibaki who was the chief guest gave Sh5 million while President Uhuru […]
Category: Pope Visit to Africa 2015
KENYA:Government Assures of Security During Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – Two weeks before Pope Francis arrives in Nairobi, the government has assured Kenyans of security during his visit. “This is a massive security operation and it is being given all the seriousness it deserves,” State House Spokesperson, Manoah Esipisu said. “Unlike the visit by President Barack Obama when the government encouraged Kenyans […]
KENYA: Bishop Rotich Calls on Volunteers to Come forth for Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop Alfred Rotich, Chairman-Pope’s visit secretariat has urged Kenyans of good will to come forth as volunteers during pope Francis visit. “For those of you wishing to contribute in kind, by way of your time, expertise, facilities and homes, we welcome you too. We need volunteers in ushering, first-aid […]
UGANDA: Muslims ready to receive Pope Francis
KAMPALA NOVEMBER 10, 2015 (CISA) – The head of communication and information at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters at Old Kampala, Hajj Nsereko Mutumba, has assured Catholics that the Muslim community will join the rest of Ugandans in welcoming the pontiff. “We have no problem whatsoever with the Pope’s visit, since we currently […]
KENYA: Come out in Large numbers to Welcome Pope, Bishops Urge Kenyans
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 6, 2015(CISA) – The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called on Kenyans to welcome Pope Francis when he visits on November 25-27. In a statement read by Bishop Philip Anyolo, KCCB chairman titled “You shall know them by their fruits Mathew 7:16” the bishops said that the church and the nation […]
KENYA: Pope’s Visit a time to Define Relationship with State, Bishop says
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 6, 2015 (CISA) – Bishop John Oballa Owaa, Vice-Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has said Pope Francis visit “is a good time to evaluate and clearly define in law the relationship between the Church and the state here in Kenya”. Bishop Oballa of the Catholic Diocese of Ngong said […]
CAR: Pope to open Bangui Holy door during his visit to Africa
BANGUI NOVEMBER 3, 2015 (CISA) – Pope Francis will jump start the Jubilee of Mercy by opening the diocese of Bangui’s Holy Door while in the Central African Republic (CAR), as a sign of prayer and solidarity for the war-torn nation. “To manifest the prayerful closeness of the entire Church to this afflicted and tormented […]
KENYA: Church Calls for Unity ahead of Pope Visit
NAIROBI NOVEMBER 3, 2015(CISA) – The recent political name calling, ethnic incitement lack the good taste on expected decorum by our leaders who were elected to steer us to unity and peace, Bishop Alfred Rotich has warned. “Our country and the people of Kenya already have to contend with many afflictions such as the escalating […]
UGANDA: Archbishop Odama Describes Pope Francis as a ‘Spiritual Grandfather’
KAMPALA OCTOBER 30, 2015(CISA) – Head of Uganda’s Gulu archdiocese and president of the Ugandan Episcopal Conference, Archbishop Odama, explains the upcoming Pope Francis visit as the visit of a spiritual ‘grandfather’ who offers encouragement and a sense of identity. “It is very wonderful, we are very excited in the country about the coming of the […]
KENYA: Mother Earth Network in a six-month Tree Planting Campaign in Honor of Pope’s Visit
NAIROBI OCTOBER 30, 2015(CISA) – Franciscans Mother Earth Network- Catholic church based Conservation Network has organized a 6-month tree planting campaign from October to April 2016 in honor of Pope Francis visit for the first time in Africa. “Now is the time for response and action. Humanity can become much more creative as it has […]