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Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads Holy Communion during a Christmas Mass at St Michel Cathedral, urging believers to reflect on their faith and personal lives. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Churches across Kigali host packed Christmas day services

Friday, December 26, 2025

Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas.

Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday

Friday, December 26, 2025

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A Christmas of reflection, togetherness, and giving back

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Christians attend church services at Evangelical Restoration Church, Masoro, on Christmas, December 25, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Faith leaders urge believers to put Christ back at the centre of Xmas

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Members of community saving groups during a meeting to collect their contribution. Sam Ngendahimana

How rural communities keep Christmas rooted in sharing, faith and togetherness

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali, Bishop Louis Kabayiza of the Anglican Diocese of Shyogwe, Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR)

What faith leaders say about the festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Believers take part in a praise and worship session during Christmas services at Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

A guide to Christmas church services across Kigali

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

More than one in three Rwandan women experience physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, yet many continue to suffer in silence. Courtesy.

When faith becomes a shield against gender-based violence

Friday, December 12, 2025

Mathias Ngirinshuti, from Saint Charles Lwanga Parish, says Church services benefit all.

What Rwandan Catholics say as church marks 125 years

Sunday, December 07, 2025

The Prime Minister speaks to the thousands of catholics who turned up for the jubilee celebrations at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, December 6.

Prime Minister to churches: Build Rwandans who are able to find solutions

Sunday, December 07, 2025

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Archbishop of Kigali, delivers his speech during the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s presence in Rwanda on Saturday, December 6.

Catholic Church marks 125 years in Rwanda

Saturday, December 06, 2025

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, told The New Times that efforts are underway to ensure leaders of 320 mosques meet the new academic requirements set for faith-based organisations in Rwanda before the March 2026 deadline. File photo

Muslim leaders race to meet qualification deadline

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the Leaders Prayer Breakfast on Friday, November 7.

Mukazayire: Rwanda’s leadership conquered adversity through courage, faith

Saturday, November 08, 2025

Pastor Paula White, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office, attended the Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali, sharing her testimony with government officials, diplomats, business, and religious leaders.

White House faith advisor shares moving testimony at Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali

Friday, November 07, 2025

Pr. Voddie Baucham preaching in Kigali at Covenant Reformed Baptist Church-Rwanda on Sunday, August 4

Rwandan Christians pay tribute to late pastor Voddie Baucham

Friday, October 10, 2025

The Kenyan Catholic Church has Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba urges priests to source new wine from authorised outlets. BBC photo

Catholic Church in Kenya replaces altar wine popular in bars

Friday, October 10, 2025

The New Times

Churches take services online as Rwanda hosts UCI cycling race

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Leaders of Faith based organisation during a meeting with RGB officials in Kigali on Wednesday, September 17. Courtesy

Faith-based organisations warned of money laundering, terror financing

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Doris Uwicyeza Picard, Rwanda Governance Board Chief Executive Officer speaks to faith leaders in Kigali on September 17. Courtesy

RGB boss warns non-compliant faith organisations hiding online

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The New Times

Building lasting legacy starts at home, says First Lady

Sunday, August 31, 2025