Catholic Bishops: “Justice & Peace are intimately connected. Authentic peace cannot exist where Justice is denied or human life is threatened”

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨 as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kisumu. He has served as Vicar General since 7 July 2023

𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐀𝐮𝐱𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Vincent Ouma Odundo as Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kisumu, assigning him the titular see of Giru di Marcello.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: Tushirikiane na ndugu zetu walio na ulemavu @bishopmuheria @CJPDKENYA

CAMEROON: Bamenda Archdiocese on Edge as Deadline Nears: Archbishop Nkea Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Priest, Rejects Ransom Payments https://t.co/zMDGyeqGEo

“Today’s world faces enormous challenges: geopolitical tensions, inequality, environmental devastation, wars, and new forms of exclusion. Yet these crises are also opportunities to rediscover the heart of our human vocation, to live in #fraternity, to care for one another, and to

Pope Leo XIV reminds us that we are called to be seeds capable of generating life. “Now is the time to follow words with deeds. By working with love and perseverance, we can sow many seeds of justice and thus contribute to the growth of peace and the renewal of hope”.

TANZANIA: ‘Protesting is not a Crime Punishable by Bullets,’ Archbishop Ruwa’ichi Laments Country’s ‘Loss of Soul,’ Calls for Justice and Says Leaders Lack Wisdom https://t.co/YRbS3HOoZb

KENYA: Tributes Pour in for Bishop Philip Sulumeti, Founding Shepherd of Kakamega Diocese and Last of the Pioneer African Hierarchs https://t.co/MBqsSVUrqb

KENYA: Catholic Bishops Warn against Repressive Laws Enacted Hastily, Call for Fair SHA Payments and Urge Youth to Register as Voters https://t.co/hSP2cpENWs

We cannot condemn corruption publicly while tolerating it privately, integrity must be lived, taught and defended with courage and consistency in all places - KCCB State of the Nation Statement @CJPDKENYA @EWTNVatican @kccbSocialComms @RadioMariaNrb @RadioWaumini

“Lasting change is realized through both civic engagement and democratic participation. Every young person’s vote is a voice of hope for a more accountable, inclusive and compassionate Nation.” (Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops – Press Release: “Building a Kenya of Hope and

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“We still believe that together, we can break the chains of corruption. This begins with confronting the dangerous complacency that has allowed it to become normalized in our country.” (KCCB Press Release: Building a Kenya of Hope and Justice)

“It is my hope that the upcoming international summits of the United Nations — the 2025 Climate Change Conference (COP 30) will listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor, families, indigenous peoples, involuntary migrants, and believers throughout the world.” Pope

🕊️ We join the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega and the entire Church in Kenya in mourning the passing on of Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti, who went to be with the Lord last night at Nairobi Hospital. We remember with gratitude his dedicated pastoral service, humility and

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚, 𝐑𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢, 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 92 The first Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega, Rt. Rev. Philip Sulumeti, has passed away.

✨ From the Vatican to the Amazon: the water of hope Pope Leo XIV blessed a block of ice from Greenland, a symbol of climate urgency and faith turning into action. Now, the melted water begins an unprecedented pilgrimage across Brazil, connecting spirituality, science, and

Strengthening our Governance starts with me! We must learn every day, and hope we become better leaders! God bless

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, government pledges still fall short. The People’s Determined Contributions (PDC) campaign is a global call for action , inviting people of faith and goodwill to respond to Pope Leo XIV’s challenge: “What will be our answer?” Inspired by