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Catholics in 5-week peace campaign as Lent starts

Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva applies ash on a faithful's forehead at the start of this year's Lenten period on February 14, 2018. He asked all Christians to join hands and pray for peace. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  DIANA MUTHEU

What you need to know:

  • The archbishop said all Kenyans should preach peace and respect each other’s rights for a peaceful country.
  • He also urged Kenyans to avoid divisions along tribal and political lines.
  • Wednesday being a Valentine’s Day, he said, all Kenyans should express love and help the less fortunate.

Catholic faithful have started a five-week campaign to promote peace, national integration and reconciliation in the country.

Speaking at the Holy Ghost Cathedral during start of this year’s Lenten period, Mombasa Catholic Archbishop Martin Kivuva said the 40 days campaign will also focus on good governance, youth, development, security and child protection.

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