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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
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
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
Some pilgrims trek to Kibeho from Rwanda as well as neighbouring countries to celebrate the apparition of Virgin Mary. Sam Ngendahimana

Homework for political leaders: Tap into religious devotion for secular ends

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
All photos by Dan Kwizera
Religion

Eid al-Fitr: Mufti tells Muslims to care for Genocide survivors, shun ‘evil’

Friday, April 21, 2023
Pope Francis arrives at Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan on Friday, February 3
International

Pope Francis in South Sudan for three-day peace trip

Friday, February 03, 2023
Pope Francis in Kinshasa, delivered a speech full of stinging condemnation of the exploitation over centuries. Internet
Africa

DR Congo, Africa shouldn’t be plundered, Pope Francis tells West

Thursday, February 02, 2023
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International

Vatican team in South Sudan ahead of Pope's visit

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
CP John Bosco Kabera, the spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police announced that the Ugandan woman who was reported missing last week has been found and is safe. / File
Rwanda

Ugandan pilgrim reported missing in Rwanda found safe – Police

Monday, August 22, 2022
Thousands of Catholic faithfuls from all over the world have gathered at Kibeho where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1981 to celebrate Assumption Day on Monday, August 15. / Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

What is the progress of 10,000-seater basilica project in Kibeho?

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Catholic faithfuls follow a sermon during Mass on Assumption Day in Kibeho, Nyaruguru District on Monday, August 15. / Photo: Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

Assumption Day: When the Blessed Virgin Mary saw us out in Kibeho

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Thousands of Muslims during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Stadium on Monday, May 2. The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana, urged the Muslim community to sustain activities of love, re-examine themselves and approach Allah, as well as continue to work hard for a better future. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Mufti Hitimana urges Muslims to maintain prayerful lifestyle

Monday, May 02, 2022