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Pope Francis during a past function. The Catholic church leader has said the church is open to the possibility of blessing same-sex couples. VATICAN MEDIA | AFP

Pope Francis suggests Catholic Church could bless same-sex couples

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR), in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) launched 27 newly published “Braille Bibles, on Monday, September 11. Courtesy

“Braille Bible” launched to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Ugandan church breaks ‘Guinness World Records of longest applause’

Saturday, September 09, 2023

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Rwamagana: 22-year-old woman dies "during prayer"

Friday, August 25, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vatican moves to canonise Rwandan nuns slain in Yemen

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

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.

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

A guide to understanding Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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Nigeria: Man stoned to death over blasphemy

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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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

PHOTOS: Bishop Mbonyintege retires, thanks Kagame for supporting church

Sunday, June 18, 2023