This archive report was first published on 19 July 2020.
On July 19, 2020, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue, the leader of the Catholic Church in Kenya, expressed confidence that the Corona Virus crisis will soon come to an end.
Speaking during the first Holy Mass at the Holy Family Basilica after the partial reopening of churches, Cardinal Njue said the event was a sign of good things to come.
He emphasized that despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, he remains optimistic about a new normal where Christians of all ages can troop back to churches.
Cardinal Njue also mentioned that the Basilica will soon welcome those under the age of 58 years, in line with the guidelines that those below 13 and over 58 years should worship from home.
He urged those unable to attend church physically to follow the live Holy Mass every Sunday on KBC.
Cardinal Njue dedicated special prayers to those restricted from attending Church, describing it as only a small setback.
“We thank God for taking care of all Christians during the 3 months sabbatical away from the Church”, he said.
He also prophesied a return to normal, stating that no threat will ever separate Christians from God, not even epidemics.
“For us to meet again after three months away is a blessing from God. Soon we will be back here”, the Cardinal said.
