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The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya delivers remarks on Sunday, May 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

Who is Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the new Mufti of Rwanda?

Monday, May 27, 2024
Mufti Salim Hitimana.
Religion

Muslims to elect new Mufti of Rwanda on Sunday

Friday, May 24, 2024
Pope clears way for 'God's influencer' to become saint. Internet
Religion

Pope clears way for 'God's influencer' to become saint

Thursday, May 23, 2024
One of the participants from 30 African countries who competed on Sunday, April 21. Courtesy
Religion

Rwanda hosts continental Quran contest showcasing youth talent, knowledge

Monday, April 22, 2024
George Jean Claude Murekeyimana, 41-year-old Orthodox priest, during the interview at Iwacu Recovery Centre in Nyamata, Bugesera District. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Religion

From struggle to strength: An Orthodox priest’s battle with alcohol addiction

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Religion

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims root for support to the needy

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Muslims in Rubavu and from Goma town during the observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Religion

Rubavu: Congolese Muslims join Rwandan counterparts for Eid al-Fitr prayers

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Thousands of Muslims gathered at Kigali Pele Stadium as early as 6:30 for Eid prayers. PHOTOS BY WILLY MUCYO
Religion

Rwanda observes Eid al-Fitr amid reflection on Genocide against Tutsi

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana, leads a prayer at Kigali Stadium during a past celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Muslims urged on quiet Eid-al Fitr festivities amid Genocide commemoration

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
The Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Council of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda baptises a believer during the Easter mass at St Famille catholic church on Sunday, March 31. Courtesy
Religion

Easter: Clerics spread message of hope, victory

Sunday, March 31, 2024
Christians worldwide see the resurrection of Jesus Christ to be the central miracle of the Gospel. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

Easter Sunday is a celebration of Hope

Sunday, March 31, 2024
Worshiper performing a prayer during church service at Omega in kigali on January, 26 Photo by Craish Bahizi
Religion

What is the true meaning of Lent?

Thursday, February 22, 2024
President Duda being welcomed at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta. The Polish President and his wife will visit the Holy land of Kibeho on Thursday. Courtesy
Religion

Poland President Duda to visit Kibeho

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple (C) during the 29th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, January 14. Courtesy
Religion

A prayer a day keeps trouble away

Sunday, January 28, 2024
President Paul Kagame addressing delegates at the 29th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Prayer Breakfast: Make right choices and refuse inequality – Kagame

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Father Leszek Jan Czelusniak, director of the Marian Evangelization Center worked with artist Ladislaus Dudek from Poland on late Fr Ubald's monument. Photo Courtesy
Religion

Meet Fr Leszek Jan Czelusniak, the sculptor of late Fr Ubald Rugirangoga’s statue

Saturday, January 13, 2024
ASAPH Ministries during a worship session during the crossover at the BK Arena on New Year’s Eve. Thousands of believers attended the congregation while welcoming the New Year 2024. All photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

What preachers envision for 2024

Monday, January 01, 2024
Believers from Zion Temple Celebration Center and other christian denominations during the cross over mass gathering of praise and worship at the BK Arena on New Year's eve in 2023. Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

Welcoming 2024: Ten places to gather for crossover night

Sunday, December 31, 2023
For the Christmas message to the Catholic community, Pope Francis urged for prayer of peace in Israel and Palestine.
Religion

Pope Francis prays for peace in Israel, Palestine

Monday, December 25, 2023
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads the mass on Christmas at Saint Michel Catholic Church. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Religious leaders give messages of peace, hope on Christmas

Monday, December 25, 2023