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The Bible Society of Rwanda says the price of the holy book has increased by 200 per cent after the number of sponsors stopped their donations. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Prices of Bibles skyrocket in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Does it always rain on Assumption Day?

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Some of over 50,000 believers during the celebration of the Assumption Day at Kibeho in Nyaruguru District on Tuesday, August 15. Delivering his message to thousands of pilgrims from various nations, Mgr Celestin Hakizimana, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro, urged them to emulate the Virgin Mary, whom he said experienced temptations and severe sufferings but remained faithful to God. Courtesy
Religion

PHOTOS: Bishop Hakizimana urges redemption as Rwandans mark Assumption Day

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Why Assumption Day carries special meaning for Rwandan believers

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Clerics lead a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Assumption Day: Cleric talks significance, urges Catholics to rekindle faith, forgiveness and love

Monday, August 14, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks at the closing of the 11th edition of All Women Together conference on August 11. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

First Lady urges believers to double efforts in socioeconomic growth

Saturday, August 12, 2023
Some of the congregants of Phaneroo Ministries International during the hand clapping session
Religion

World clapping record: Ugandan church now awaits Guiness confirmation

Sunday, July 30, 2023
Apostle Grace Lubega during a healing session at the long awaited Rwanda Revival Conference that saw a multitude of believers from Rwanda and neighbouring countries flock BK Arena on February 4. File
Religion

Ugandan church to attempt Guinness world record for longest hand-clapping session

Sunday, July 30, 2023
Delegates at the pre-conference event ahead of the Women Deliver Conference to share knowledge and experiences on the best faith based approaches to prevent, mitigate and respond to Sexual and Gender violence, on Sunday, July 16. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

Faith actors unite to combat sexual, gender-based violence

Monday, July 17, 2023
Two Rwandan nuns Reginette Nzamukunda and Marguerite Mukashema who were killed in Yemen. COURTESY
Religion

Vatican moves to canonise Rwandan nuns slain in Yemen

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

Eid al-Adha: Muslims pray for national dev't, security

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana leads the prayer at Pele Stadium on June 28. Eid-al Adha , the festival is Islam’s second, and most significant, major holiday.
Religion

Photos: Eid al-Adha: Mufti urges Muslims to comfort Genocide survivors, help those in need

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Muslims in Rwanda will join their counterparts around the globe in celebration of Eid-al Adha, 'Feast of Sacrifice.' at Kigali Pele Stadium on June 28. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

A guide to understanding Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Religion

Nigeria: Man stoned to death over blasphemy

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Religion

Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti eulogised as a “man of value”

Friday, June 23, 2023
The retired Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese Smaragde Mbonyintege delivers remarks at the ordination ceremony of Bishop Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa on Saturday, June 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

PHOTOS: Bishop Mbonyintege retires, thanks Kagame for supporting church

Sunday, June 18, 2023
The Episcopal ordination of Bishop Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa, the new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese on Saturday, June 17. Bishop Ntivuguruzwa was appointed by the Pope, on May 2. He assumed his new role following the retirement of Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege. Courtesy.
Religion

PHOTOS: Ntivuguruzwa ordained new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sam Nkurunziza, the head of EAR Remera congregation (left), handing over car keys to the retiring Reverend Canon Antoine Rutayisire (center), as the latter’s wife, Penina Kayitesi, claps, on Sunday, June 4. Upon his retirement, Christians gifted Rutayisire with a brand new Toyota Fortuner 2023 as a sign of gratitude. Courtesy
Religion

Christians pay glowing tribute to retiring Anglican pastor Antoine Rutayisire

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
The new state-of-the-art church of EAR Remera Parish was inaugurated by Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Laurent Mbanda on Sunday , June 4, 2023. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

St Peter’s Church marks milestone with multi-million project inauguration

Sunday, June 04, 2023
Investigators carrying bodies exhumed from graves at Shakahola village in Malindi, Kenya on April 22, 2023. Photo: NMG
Religion

Kenyan cult deaths hit 226 as 15 more bodies exhumed

Thursday, May 18, 2023