KENYA: Messages of Solidarity to the People of Kenya and the victims of the Terror Attack
Conference
of Religious Superiors of Kenya on Westgate Mall Attack
The
Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK), representing 67 congregations
of Roman Catholic men ministering in the country, joins with all Kenyans of
good will in rejoicing at the conclusion of the stand-off at Westgate Mall and
congratulates the Kenya Defense Forces and other national security bodies for
the successful operation.
Religious Superiors’ Conference of Kenya (RSCK), representing 67 congregations
of Roman Catholic men ministering in the country, joins with all Kenyans of
good will in rejoicing at the conclusion of the stand-off at Westgate Mall and
congratulates the Kenya Defense Forces and other national security bodies for
the successful operation.
RSCK
joins in prayer with the many families mourning the dear ones who have lost
their lives and with the wounded now recovering. May all Kenyans continue to
exercise the spirit of unity and nationhood that has shone out so clearly in
recent days.
joins in prayer with the many families mourning the dear ones who have lost
their lives and with the wounded now recovering. May all Kenyans continue to
exercise the spirit of unity and nationhood that has shone out so clearly in
recent days.
RSCK
urges the Government to continue to ensure that peace is pursued in the whole
country and that the dignity and rights of all citizens are upheld, in a spirit
of justice and equality for all. May such events never again strike our country
and may inequities be overcome, so that all may grow and prosper in the peace
that only God can give.
urges the Government to continue to ensure that peace is pursued in the whole
country and that the dignity and rights of all citizens are upheld, in a spirit
of justice and equality for all. May such events never again strike our country
and may inequities be overcome, so that all may grow and prosper in the peace
that only God can give.
Fr.
Gianni Rolandi, SDB, Chairman; Fr. Fabian Kofi Hevi, SMA, Vice-Chairman; Fr.
Ricardo Gomez, MG, Br. Andrea Sifuna, CMM, Executive Members; Br. David P.
Mahoney, CFX, Executive Secretary
Gianni Rolandi, SDB, Chairman; Fr. Fabian Kofi Hevi, SMA, Vice-Chairman; Fr.
Ricardo Gomez, MG, Br. Andrea Sifuna, CMM, Executive Members; Br. David P.
Mahoney, CFX, Executive Secretary
Source:
Catholic News Agency for Africa CANAA
Catholic News Agency for Africa CANAA
BURKINA
FASO: Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP) President’s Condolence Message
FASO: Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP) President’s Condolence Message
To
the President,
the President,
Catholic
Union of the African Press (UCAP) – Kenya
Union of the African Press (UCAP) – Kenya
Subject:
Condolences
Condolences
It
is with fear, emotion and great sadness that we followed the shooting and
hostage-taking at a shopping mall in Nairobi from 21 to 24 September 2013.
Kenya has experienced the worst terrorist attack since the attack against the
U.S. embassy in Nairobi in 1998, which killed 200 persons.
is with fear, emotion and great sadness that we followed the shooting and
hostage-taking at a shopping mall in Nairobi from 21 to 24 September 2013.
Kenya has experienced the worst terrorist attack since the attack against the
U.S. embassy in Nairobi in 1998, which killed 200 persons.
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| Alexandre La Grand Rouamba |
As
we have followed the news, this attack has been heavy, with many casualties. We
can easily imagine the pain which you currently living through. We are also
hurt by what is happening to the Kenyan people, brothers and sisters, members
of our African structure, the Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP). That
is why, on behalf of all members and supporters of UCAP, I present to you and
to all members of UCAP-Kenya, my most heartfelt condolences.
we have followed the news, this attack has been heavy, with many casualties. We
can easily imagine the pain which you currently living through. We are also
hurt by what is happening to the Kenyan people, brothers and sisters, members
of our African structure, the Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP). That
is why, on behalf of all members and supporters of UCAP, I present to you and
to all members of UCAP-Kenya, my most heartfelt condolences.
We
are in union with you in prayer that such a horrific scene may never be
repeated. You have our full support.
are in union with you in prayer that such a horrific scene may never be
repeated. You have our full support.
May
God wipe your tears and comfort you.
God wipe your tears and comfort you.
Sincerely,
Alexandre
Le Grand ROUAMBA
Le Grand ROUAMBA
The
President, Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP)
President, Catholic Union of the African Press (UCAP)
Ouagadougou,
BURKINA FASO
BURKINA FASO
