Archbishop Anthony Muheria of Nyeri Archdiocese ordained a blind seminarian, Michael Mithamo King'ori, and five other deacons at St. John Bosco Kiamuiru Primary School Grounds, Kiamuiru parish, on January 14.
Pope Francis announced the date of an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for Synod to take place in St Peter's Square on September 30 at his traditional angelus message. The Pope announced the date of the Ecumenical Prayer Vigil in connection with the traditional Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which occurs every year from January 18 to 25.
Pope Francis thanked the Italian police for their service for security around the Vatican at the audience with the Vatican Inspectorate of Public Security. “For all this, I heartily reiterate my esteem and appreciation for your helpfulness and for your dedicated and professional service,” the Pope says.
In his telegram message, Pope Francis said, “I am sad for the news of the passing of the Cardinal, Prefect Emeritus of the Secretariat of the Economy.” Cardinal Pell died in Rome on January 10, following cardiac complications after hip surgery.
