KENYA: Reflection on Pope Francis’ message to Kenyans as He celebrates Three Years as Supreme Pontiff
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| KCCB Chairman Rt. Rev. Philip Anyolo (Center) assists the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya and South Sudan H.E. Charles Daniel Balvo to cut the cake during the celebrations to mark 3rd Anniversary of Pope Francis Pontificate |
As the
universal Church Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope
Francis, Kenyans are being reminded of his messages of consolation and encouragement
that he delivered four months ago during his Apostolic Voyage to Kenya.
universal Church Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary of the Pontificate of Pope
Francis, Kenyans are being reminded of his messages of consolation and encouragement
that he delivered four months ago during his Apostolic Voyage to Kenya.
Speaking at
his residence on 14th, March, 2016, during the celebrations in honor of the
Pope’s anniversary, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya His Excellency Charles D.
Balvo reminded the Kenyan Government to show genuine concern for the needs of
the poor, aspirations of the young and a just distribution of natural and human
resources with which Kenya is blessed.
his residence on 14th, March, 2016, during the celebrations in honor of the
Pope’s anniversary, the Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya His Excellency Charles D.
Balvo reminded the Kenyan Government to show genuine concern for the needs of
the poor, aspirations of the young and a just distribution of natural and human
resources with which Kenya is blessed.
The Nuncio
also reiterated the Holy Father’s message to the Ecumenical and Religious
leaders. “He left words of inspiration and guidance, religious leaders to work
together in facing the many problems affecting the human family.”
also reiterated the Holy Father’s message to the Ecumenical and Religious
leaders. “He left words of inspiration and guidance, religious leaders to work
together in facing the many problems affecting the human family.”
He also
called on Kenyans at large to commit themselves to concert action based on
principle of solidarity, justice, equality and participation with the intention
of lessening the impact of climate change, fighting poverty and ensuring
respect for human dignity.
called on Kenyans at large to commit themselves to concert action based on
principle of solidarity, justice, equality and participation with the intention
of lessening the impact of climate change, fighting poverty and ensuring
respect for human dignity.
Archbishop
Balvo appreciated the intensive preparations and the cooperation between KCCB
and the Government that elicited an excitement and enthusiasm during the Pope’s
visit. “The two days of the Holy Father and his entourage’s visit were full of
excitement and enthusiasm which evens the rain could not stop.” He recalled.
Balvo appreciated the intensive preparations and the cooperation between KCCB
and the Government that elicited an excitement and enthusiasm during the Pope’s
visit. “The two days of the Holy Father and his entourage’s visit were full of
excitement and enthusiasm which evens the rain could not stop.” He recalled.
Speaking at
the occasion, Kenya Conference of the Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Chairman Rt.
Rev. Philip Anyolo wished the Holy Father a Happy Anniversary and long life on
behalf of the Bishops saying, it was a wonderful moment to congregate to
congratulate His Holiness and thank him for his works and deeds for the
universal Church, promising him continued prayers.
the occasion, Kenya Conference of the Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Chairman Rt.
Rev. Philip Anyolo wished the Holy Father a Happy Anniversary and long life on
behalf of the Bishops saying, it was a wonderful moment to congregate to
congratulate His Holiness and thank him for his works and deeds for the
universal Church, promising him continued prayers.
The
celebration was attended by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, the Bishops,
Priests, religious men and women, KCCB staff representatives, Diplomats, the
Government representatives among other dignitaries.
celebration was attended by His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, the Bishops,
Priests, religious men and women, KCCB staff representatives, Diplomats, the
Government representatives among other dignitaries.
By Rose Achiego, Waumini Communications KCCB
