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Catholic bishops in Kenya held a Eucharistic celebration in the North Rift region to promote peace and reconciliation among communities affected by cattle rustling and ethnic tension. The event emphasized the Church's commitment to social justice and dialogue as essential foundations for lasting stability.
Why it matters
It underscores the role of religious institutions in mediating long-standing regional conflicts and promoting social cohesion in East Africa.
The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka of the Diocese of Nakuru, alongside Bishop John Mbinda of the Diocese of Lodwar and Bishop Henry Juma Odonya of the Diocese of Kitale. The Mass brought together priests, religious, government officials, community leaders, and hundreds of faithful from the dioceses of Nakuru, Lodwar, Kitale, and the Diocese of Eldoret.
The report provides a factual account of a religious event and the stated goals of the participants without editorializing.
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