Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, has arrived in Cameroon where he is taking part in the official visit of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope is visiting the country from April 15 to 18, 2026.

When Pope Leo XIV’s plane taxied to a halt in Algiers on Monday, April 13, it marked the beginning of an 11-day journey that is as much about geopolitical strategy as it is about pastoral care. By bypassing the traditional capitals of Europe for a four-nation African circuit, the Pontiff is effectively acknowledging a tectonic shift in the global order.

Pope Leo XIV will begin his inaugural apostolic journey to Africa on Monday, April 13. The 10-day tour marks his first visit to the continent as Pontiff, taking him across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

Christians in Kigali have been called upon to deepen their faith as they celebrate Easter, with Church leaders emphasizing its importance in building strong families and promoting peace in society.

The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, April 3, 2026, and Monday, April 6, 2026, will be observed as official public holidays across the country.

Muslims in Rwanda joined others around the world in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which they observed fasting, prayer, and acts of charity.

Catholic bishops from Rwanda and Burundi have expressed hope that the border between the two countries, which has been closed for about two years, will eventually reopen, allowing citizens to travel and trade with one another again.

The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops has released the final report of Study Group No. 5, which focuses on women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Catholic Church. The report was prepared as part of the ongoing synodal process initiated after the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Rwanda hosted an interfaith Iftar in Kigali on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, bringing together government officials, diplomats, religious leaders and members of different faith communities.

Archbishop Dr. Laurent Mbanda, Primate of the Anglican Church in Rwanda, has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the newly established Global Anglican Council, ensuring his continued leadership of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON), the conservative Anglican movement committed to upholding traditional biblical teachings.

Dr. Apostle Paul Gitwaza has announced that Authentic Word Ministries, the church he leads, has suspended its scheduled prophetic tour to Israel due to security concerns.

Speaking on the 44th anniversary of her first apparition on January 12, 1982, the 62-year-old Mukamazimpaka emphasised the enduring relevance of the Virgin Mary’s calls for sincere prayer, genuine love, and conversion. The anniversary was solemnly commemorated with a Holy Mass at the Chapel of Our Lady of Kibeho, presided over by Bishop Célestin Hakizimana […]

Every year, on August 15th, Catholics around the world gather to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — the moment when she was taken into Heaven, body and soul.

The use of black and white smoke during the papal election is one of the most recognizable and symbolic traditions of the Catholic Church. It communicates the outcome of the secretive conclave process to the world using a simple visual code: black smoke (fumata nera) indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke (fumata bianca) announces […]

The process to elect the next pope entered its second day on Thursday, with 133 Catholic cardinals once again entering the Sistine Chapel for another round of secret voting.

An American cardinal who was disgraced for his role in covering up shocking child abuse will preside over the closing of Pope Francis’ coffin. Roger Mahony, 89, was stripped of all his administrative and public duties in 2013 over his handling of the abuse scandal.

The Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC), a coalition of religious denominations including has called for legal action against individuals spreading false teachings and failed prophecies through social media platforms.

The Vatican has confirmed that Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, Archbishop Emeritus of Lima, Peru, remains subject to disciplinary measures following allegations of sexual abuse dating back to the early 1980s.

Pope Francis has opened a Holy Door at the Rebibbia New Complex Prison in Rome, marking the first time such a gesture has taken place in a prison, Vatican News reports.