National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Wednesday, August 26, attended the General Audience at the Vatican, where he joined thousands of faithful for an encounter presided over by Pope Leo XIV.
Wetang’ula described the gathering as an opportunity for fellowship and reflection, noting that it brought together people from different parts of the world around messages centred on peace, hope and service to humanity.
"I had the honour of attending the General Audience at the Vatican, presided over by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV," he said.
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Wetang’ula said the gathering provided an opportunity to reflect on principles that continue to bring people and nations together, including compassion, dignity and the pursuit of peace.
"This was a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill as we joined faithful from across the world to hear the Holy Father’s message of peace, hope and service to humanity," he added.
Wetang’ula further said the occasion reinforced the need for solidarity and stronger bonds among communities and nations while highlighting values shared across humanity.
"The occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on the enduring values that unite humanity, including peace, compassion, dignity and a shared commitment to building a better world," he further said.
This comes over a month after Kenya established a resident diplomatic mission to the Holy See, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s diplomatic relations with the Vatican.
Speaking on Monday, July 20, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said President William Ruto had appointed Kenya's first ambassador to the Holy See as part of the establishment of the mission.
"Kenya has established a resident mission to the Holy See with President Ruto appointing a practicing catholic as our first ambassador," he said.
Mudavadi said Kenya’s relationship with the Catholic Church remained strong and was reflected across different levels of leadership and society.
"Kenya’s partnership with the Catholic church remains strong from the highest levels of leadership to parishes across the country," he added.
