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An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
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Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary
Over 60,000 Catholic believers from around the world gathered at Kibeho Holy Land in Nyaruguru District to celebrate Assumption Day.
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PHOTOS: Assumption Day: Catholic Church calls on youth to embrace positive values
 
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
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Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches
Pope Francis on August 12 appointed Reverend Jean Bosco Ntagungira as the new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese.
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Pope Francis appoints Rev. Ntagungira as new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese
 
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
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Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
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Some of the nearly 100 Rwandan Muslim pilgrims at Hill Top Hotel ready to travel with RwandAir’s direct flight to Mecca on Thursday, June 6. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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