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Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of Nairobi Archdiocese during the Caritas Micro-Finance 10th Anniversary Celebration. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi

Starting as “seed of compassion”, Caritas Bank in Kenya “has blossomed into a formidable institute”: Catholic Archbishop

Jun 21, 2025

Caritas Microfinance Bank (Caritas MFB) that started off in Kenya as a “seed of compassion” has recorded commendable progress over the last decade to become “a formidable institute”, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.

Archbishop Herbertus van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi

At Caritas Bank 10th Anniversary, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges “equitable distribution of wealth” to Curb Injustices

Jun 20, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has called for equitable distribution of the country’s resources as a path to addressing the injustices that the people of God in the East African nation grapple with, including poverty, violent conflicts, exploitation, and disregard for human dignity.

“Life is tough”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Spiritans for Being “consolers” to Marginalized Communities

May 15, 2025

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has lauded members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) ministering in Turkana County for being a source of consolation to residents of the northern Kenya region, widely considered the poorest in the East African nation.

Late Pope Francis “gave himself completely”, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Selflessness in Honour of Late Pontiff

May 7, 2025

The late Pope Francis manifested selflessness in his 12-year Pontificate, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said. 

Pope Francis Leaves Behind “an enormous void”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya at Requiem Mass

Apr 25, 2025

The Easter Monday passing on of Pope Francis has left “an enormous void” in the Catholic Church he led for just over 12 years, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said. 

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya. Credit: Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP)

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Church to Dive Deeper into “the world without limits” Presented by Social Media

Jan 23, 2025

Amid the world’s rapid technological advancements and evolving communication landscapes, the church should consider diving deeper into the world of social media, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.

Religious Profession of 13 members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega

Kenyan Superior General Urges Newly Professed Nuns to “deepen personal, community prayer” During 2025 Jubilee Year

Jan 7, 2025

The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year gives women Religious an opportunity to “deepen” their communion with God in prayer, both communal and especially personal, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary of Kakamega (SMK) that is headquartered in Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kakamega has said.

“A life sentence”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Lauds Newly Consecrated Bishop for Two Decades in Prison Apostolate

Nov 18, 2024

The 23 years that the newly Consecrated Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Embu in Kenya spent in the prison apostolate in Kenya made him look like he was serving a life-long sentence, the Apostolic Nuncio in the East African nation has observed.

Newly Consecrated Bishop of Kenya’s Embu Diocese Calls for Strengthened Family Values and Support of Vocations

Nov 18, 2024

Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Embu has sent a message to Kenyan families, calling for strengthened bonds and an atmosphere where vocations are nurtured.

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen during the Saturday, 12 October 2024 installation of Bishop  Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi as Kenya’s Military Local Ordinary. Credit: Radio Waumini

At Installation of Kenya’s Military Bishop, Nuncio Lauds Defence Forces for Christ-like Sacrifice in Peacekeeping

Oct 16, 2024

The Papal representative in Kenya has commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for their unwavering commitment to peacekeeping, highlighting the deep connection between their sacrifice and Christ's sacrifice.

Like St. Daniel Comboni Let’s Embrace Patience during Hardships in Marriage, Religious Life: Nuncio in Kenya

Oct 16, 2024

The Nuncio in Kenya has encouraged those in marriage and in Religious life to have patience in the challenges they face, emulating St. Daniel Comboni who endured hard labour, unbearable climate, sickness, the deaths of several of his young fellow-missionaries while he served in Africa.    

Archbishop Hubertus van Megen. Credit: Capuchin TV

Kenyan Youths “mean business”, Want to Cleanse “temple of democracy”: Nuncio on Anti -Tax Protests

Jul 1, 2024

The Papal Nuncio in Kenya has weighed in on the recent protests led by the youths over the controversial Finance Bill of 2024, noting that the young people in the East African country “mean business” and want to revolutionize the country.

A screenshot of Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen, the Papal Nuncio to Kenya making his remarks during the launch of CRS 2023 to 2030 Strategic Plan at Nyeri House, Westlands in Nairobi on Tuesday, 18 June 2024. Credit: Screenshot from Capuchin TV.

Your Initiatives “must mirror Christian identity, reflecting preferential option for poor”: Nuncio in Kenya to CRS

Jun 22, 2024

Activities of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the humanitarian arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), need to foster the “Christian identity”, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.). Credit: ACI Africa

Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests Look Back at “long journey” of Priestly Formation, Say Ready for Mission

Jun 16, 2024

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.) have recalled their “long journey” of formation to Priestly and Religious life, and expressed their readiness to report to the mission to which the Rome-based leadership of the 321-year-old Missionary Order has commissioned them.

Bishop John Mbinda of the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya presiding over the Priestly Ordination of nine Spiritans at St. Austin's Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN). Credit: ACI Africa

“Understand your calling, live it to the full”: Catholic Bishop to Newly Ordained Kenyan-born Spiritan Priests

Jun 14, 2024

The nine newly ordained Kenyan-born members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/CSSp.) have been called upon to understand and embrace their calling to the Religious and Priestly ministry and strive to “live it to the full”.

Church in Africa Growing “stronger”, Nuncio in Kenya Says, Faults Church in Europe for Losing “its inner compass”

May 27, 2024

The Church in Africa, which for many years was considered a missionary territory has evolved and is growing “stronger” compared to the Church in Europe that seems to have “weakened”, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said.

Keep Flame of Holy Spirit “alive, fan it, that it may shine brighter”: Nuncio to Newly Consecrated Bishop in Kenya

May 25, 2024

The representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has called upon the newly Consecrated Bishop in the East African nation to keep alive the flame of the Holy Spirit, have it fanned through a life of communion with God in prayer and remain close to the people of God during his Episcopal Ministry.

Privileged “to be an integral part” of Catholic Church Growth in South Sudan: Spiritan Superior General on Anniversary

Apr 30, 2024

It is a “privilege” for members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers) to be part of the South Sudan mission as the people of God in the world’s newest country embrace and grow in Christian faith, the Superior General of the 321-year-old Religious and Missionary Order has said.

Let’s Foster Unity “we celebrated with visit of the Pope”: Apostolic Nuncio at Holy Mass in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan

Apr 29, 2024

The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan has recalled the theme of the first-ever Papal visit to South Sudan, and called on the people of God in the East-Central African nation to foster unity.

“We’re universal, international”: Apostolic Nuncio Highlights Catholic Meaning on Arrival in Rumbek Diocese, South Sudan

Apr 27, 2024

The fact that the Catholic Church has a global membership, making it universal and international, is a “beautiful thing”, the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, has said.