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Catholic Church

Also known as: Catholicism · the Church · The Catholic Church

Religious organization appearing in Kenyan coverage of ecclesial governance, migrant advocacy, and misconduct investigations.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    Pascal Catholic Church in Chiga, Homa Bay County, Omollo called on religious leaders to safeguard the sanctity of the pulpit by ensuring it is used to promote peace, truth, national cohesion and moral values.

    Omollo: Churches Must Unite Kenyans, Not Promote Politics of Division
  3. The Standard

    Pascal Catholic Church in Chiga, Homa Bay County, Dr. Omollo cautioned against the growing trend of political leaders using church pulpits to spread hatred, tribalism and intolerance, saying such actions undermine the Church's spiritual mission and threaten national cohesion.

    Omollo: Churches must unite Kenyans, not promote animosity
  4. Citizen Digital

    nd its greatness." The deep divisions were on full display near Capitol Hill, where masked men -- some of them carrying Confederate flags and others sporting logos of the white supremacist Patriot Front -- gathered, shouting, "Reclaim America!" Pope Leo XIV -- the Catholic Church

    US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
  5. Citizen Digital

    The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, will mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline.

    Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
  6. The Standard

    The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with President Donald Trump's administration over its treatment of migrants, chose to mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, at a migration hotspot.Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the Eur

    Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries Church By AFP June 20, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A self-proclaimed priest not recognized by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, is pictu

    Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries Church
  9. The Standard

    The French were the third-largest slave traders in Europe, after the British and the Portuguese.Pope Leo XIV last month issued an apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory".

    Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations
  10. The Standard

    On Sunday, around a million people are set to attend a Mass in the city centre.During his seven-day trip, Leo will make a speech to the Spanish parliament and bless the new tower of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona -- now the world's tallest church.

    Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrants
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.

    Pope apologises for Vatican role in justifying slavery
  13. Citizen Digital

    He welcomed input from outside actors like the Catholic Church, to "push events in a better direction", saying that "the questions raised by AI are bigger than the AI research community".

    Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto
Politics

Deputy President urges unity over divisive politics ahead of 2027 election

The News

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against political rhetoric that threatens national cohesion, urging Kenyans to embrace issue-based, constructive politics ahead of the 2027 general election. He stressed that regional and national unity cannot be sacrificed for political expediency, particularly in vote-rich regions experiencing intensified political mobilization.

9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Deputy President urges unity over divisive politics ahead of 2027 election

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against political rhetoric that threatens national cohesion, urging Kenyans to embrace issue-based, constructive politics ahead of the 2027 general election. He stressed that regional and national unity cannot be sacrificed for political expediency, particularly in vote-rich regions experiencing intensified political mobilization.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya, Israel explore irrigation and climate-smart farming solutions

    A showcase event in Nairobi brought together farmers, government officials, researchers, and development organisations to explore ways to help communities cope with water shortages and changing weather patterns through irrigation and climate-smart agriculture. The Israeli Ambassador said irrigation is among the most pressing agricultural needs facing Kenya and Africa, and highlighted the importance of practical, easy-to-understand technologies like drip irrigation.

    9 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 21 July

  1. DCP wins Ol Kalou seat despite UDA's spending advantage

    An opinion piece argues that the DCP candidate's decisive victory in the Ol Kalou by-election—outpolling the UDA rival nearly seven votes to one—demonstrates that money politics and patronage have limits, with voters choosing conscience over financial inducement.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Catholic Church should examine celibacy, not blame women

    An opinion piece argues that the Catholic Church, facing repeated scandals involving priests fathering children and maintaining secret relationships, should look to its celibacy requirement rather than blaming women for tempting priests. The author draws a parallel to a fable about a hyena excusing predatory behaviour and contends that priests took vows of celibacy that lay women did not.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Mudavadi urges collaboration on youth, peace, governance

    Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has called for greater collaboration among governments, faith leaders and young people to promote peace, empower youth and strengthen good governance across Eastern Africa, speaking at the 21st Plenary Assembly of AMECEA in Nairobi.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Youth plant 450 trees, clean Machakos town streets

    Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has applauded youth from the Catholic Church and Manza Kenya Medical Training Centre for tree planting and street cleaning in Machakos town, aligning with the national government's 15 billion tree planting campaign.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Asia's only exorcism centre opens for priest training

    The Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism in Metro Manila, Asia's only dedicated exorcism centre, trains Philippine priests and clergy from across the region including Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and India. Father Jose Francisco Syquia said the five-month-old facility was built because cases were piling up, citing trauma from bullying, sexual abuse, and family separation as opening the door to spiritual attacks.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Maralal Diocese suspends seven priests pending misconduct investigations

    The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Maralal has suspended seven priests from their duties pending investigations into allegations of abuse of ecclesiastical power, negligence in administration, and financial mismanagement. The Diocese also announced new appointments and stricter regulations to strengthen accountability and governance.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. PS Omollo calls on churches to reject divisive politics

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain sanctuaries of peace and unity, urging religious leaders to use pulpits to promote peace and national cohesion rather than political intolerance. He said Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens embracing inclusivity while rejecting politics that divide communities along ethnic, regional and political lines.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. PS Omollo calls churches to promote peace over political division

    Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged religious leaders to ensure church pulpits are used to promote peace, unity, truth and national cohesion rather than political intolerance and divisive rhetoric. He stated that churches should not offer platforms to leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Churches must unite Kenyans, not platform division: Omollo

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain places of worship and unity rather than platforms for political leaders to spread hatred, tribalism and division. Omollo called on religious leaders to safeguard the pulpit to promote peace, truth, national cohesion and moral values.

    12 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. PS Omollo urges churches to avoid political division

    Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on religious leaders to protect churches as places of worship, peace and national unity rather than platforms for political division, warning against political leaders using church pulpits to spread hatred, tribalism and intolerance.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 5 July

  1. US marks 250th birthday amid heat wave and political division

    The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks, with President Donald Trump organizing campaign-style events during the Fourth of July holiday. The celebrations took place amid a severe heat wave affecting some 160 million Americans.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Pope visits Mediterranean migrant frontier ahead of US independence day

    Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's Lampedusa island on July 4, a major port for African migrants crossing to Europe, in a message to US and EU leaders. The Chicago-born pontiff has clashed with the Trump administration over migrant treatment and made migrant defence central to his papacy.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pope urges Europe to protect and integrate migrants

    Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major entry point for migrants from Africa, calling on Europe to protect and integrate migrants while developing long-term strategic plans and assisting developing countries to prevent forced emigration.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Portugal's unofficial exorcism retreats concern Catholic Church

    Self-proclaimed religious figures in Fatima are conducting monthly "exorcism retreats" outside official Church oversight, prompting Catholic authorities to warn that the gatherings risk exploiting vulnerable believers.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana hosts summit to advance slavery reparations agenda

    Ghana hosted a global conference seeking to translate political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments following a UN resolution adopted in March that declared the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity." The resolution, which garnered support from 123 UN member states, calls on nations involved in the slave trade to engage in "restitution" and "compensation."

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Pope Leo XIV visits Spain emphasising migrants and social justice

    Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain for seven days with a focus on immigration and social justice during a politically turbulent period for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The trip includes papal visits to Madrid and Barcelona, a planned meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse, and meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Pope Leo XIV apologises for Vatican's historic slavery justification

    Pope Leo XIV issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican's role in justifying slavery, calling the delay in condemning it "a wound in Christian memory." He stated that Church institutions owned slaves until the Middle Ages and that the Apostolic See intervened to regulate and legitimize enslavement of "infidels" in the early modern period.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pope Leo XIV calls for 'disarming' of artificial intelligence

    Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence and warning against a race for more powerful algorithms driven by geopolitical or commercial dominance, which he said could create "new forms of slavery."

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. US reaffirms strong ties with Vatican after Rubio-Pope meeting

    The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Rubio visits Vatican to ease Trump-Pope tensions

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Vatican officials on Thursday amid sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The tensions stem from Pope Leo XIV's criticism of Trump's anti-war stance and US foreign policy in the Middle East.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Spain deploys 13,000 officers for pope's June visit

    Spain will deploy more than 13,000 police officers and Civil Guards to manage security during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands from June 6 to 12, the interior minister said, citing multiple potential threats including terrorism and social movements.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Pope Leo XIV meets first female Church of England leader

    Pope Leo XIV will meet Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, during her four-day visit to Rome. The meeting will highlight contrasts between the two churches: the Catholic Church restricts clergy roles to men, while the Church of England has ordained women as priests since 1994 and bishops since 2014, with women making up around 37 percent of active clergy.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

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