Cardinal Njue marks 30 years of service as Catholic bishop
Nairobi's Catholic Archbishop John Cardinal Njue (third right) during celebrations to mark his 30 years as a bishop held at St Paul’s Makima Catholic Parish in Embu. Cardinal Njue urged Kenyans to unite and shun tribalism. PHOTO | CHARLES WANYORO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Cardinal Njue, who hails from Embu County, called on the leaders to stop divisive politics.
- He said the county was cosmopolitan and there was need to embrace one another for posterity.
- He said his journey as a bishop and cardinal has not been easy and called for prayers from the faithful.
Nairobi Catholic Archbishop John Cardinal Njue on Sunday celebrated 30 years of service as a bishop.
During the celebrations held at St Paul’s Makima Catholic Parish in Embu, Cardinal Njue urged Kenyans to unite and shun tribalism.
He said Kenya was at a very delicate point as the 2017 elections approach and that there is a need for Kenyans to enhance tolerance and cultivate love for one another to ensure the country is peaceful.
Cardinal Njue said it was the responsibility of every Kenyan to seek peaceful co-existence.
He also called on the faithful to pray for him in his evangelism work.
Cardinal Njue, who hails from Embu County, called on the leaders to stop divisive politics.
He said the county was cosmopolitan and that it important to embrace one another for posterity.
“Adults should learn from the children. They work together and don’t fight.
“Let us not focus on where we come from but work together as one people.
“When leaders fight, those under them are the ones who suffer. Let us strive to end tribalism and love one another,” said Cardinal Njue.
He said his journey as a bishop and cardinal has not been easy and called for prayers from the faithful.
