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August 10, 2017

Kenyan bishops urge calm as opposition rejects early results

A supporter of the opposition leader Raila Odinga reacts as he holds up a sign that reads "No Raila, No Peace" during an Aug. 9 protest in Nairobi, Kenya. Catholic bishops in Kenya called for calm in the East Africa nation, as pockets of violent post election protests left at least five dead in opposition strongholds.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Catholic bishops in Kenya called for calm in the East Africa nation, as pockets of violent postelection protests left at least five dead in opposition strongholds.
Published in International
March 22, 2017

Nairobi Catholics deliver aid to citizens in drought areas

Cardinal John Njue of Nairobi, Kenya, blesses food aid March 17 that was being delivered to Isiolo and Marsabit, two dioceses affected by the drought.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Catholics in Nairobi delivered a convoy of aid to the dioceses of Isiolo and Marsabit, where thousands are facing a severe drought.

Published in International
May 20, 2016

Slovak nun, shot in South Sudan, dies in Nairobi hospital

Holy Spirit Missionary Sister Veronika Terezia Rackova, director of St. Bakhita Medical Center in Yei, South Sudan, died May 20 at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The Holy Spirit Missionary Sister, who was shot in the stomach in Yei, is pictured in an undated photo.

NAIROBI, Kenya – A Slovak nun shot and wounded in Yei, South Sudan, died May 20 at a hospital in Nairobi.

Published in International
January 20, 2016

After his death, Muslim Kenyan who shielded Christians hailed as hero

All Saints Cathedral in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya - A Muslim man who shielded Christians after a passenger bus was ambushed by suspected al-Shabab militants is being saluted as a symbol of unity.

Published in International
November 26, 2015

Belief in God seen in respect, unity, service, Pope says in Nairobi

Children dance as Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the campus of the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, Nov. 26.

NAIROBI, Kenya - Respect, unity and service are the foundations of a strong family, a solid democracy and a healthy response to the gift of faith — any faith, Pope Francis told the people of Kenya.

Published in Francis in Africa
November 3, 2015

Pope Francis’ trip to Africa draws excitement, trepidation in Kenya

A boy walks with an umbrella during a shower in Bambari, Central African Republic, Oct. 17. Faith leaders there hope Pope Francis' November visit will help with the peace process.

NAIROBI, Kenya - Pope Francis’ visit to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi Nov. 25–27 will bring healing and reconciliation to the East African nation that has suffered key setbacks in the recent past, senior bishops here say.

Published in International