Wetangula Attends Pope Leo XIV’s General Audience at Vatican
Wetangula said the audience brought together faithful from across the world to receive the Pope’s message of peace, hope and service to humanity.
Nairobi, Kenya – On August 26, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula attended the General Audience at the Vatican, presided over by Pope Leo XIV. Wetangula described the event as a time of reflection, fellowship, and goodwill. The audience saw faithful from around the globe gather to hear the Pope's message of peace, hope, and service to humanity.
In his remarks, Wetangula emphasized that the occasion allowed participants to ponder values that bind people and nations together, such as peace, compassion, dignity, and a shared dedication to creating a better world. He noted that the gathering facilitated reflection, fellowship, and goodwill as the faithful joined together to listen to the Holy Father's message of peace, hope, and service.
The Speaker also highlighted the opportunity provided by the event to strengthen bonds of fellowship and reaffirm the significance of solidarity among people and nations. Wetangula reiterated Kenya's commitment to enhancing its engagement with the international community and fostering partnerships founded on mutual respect, dialogue, and shared values.
Wetangula joined other Members of Parliament, including Peter Kaluma, John Bwire, Lydia Haika, Katana Kahindi, and Paul Abuor, as well as Ambassador Rose Sumbeiywo, who served as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Kenya to the Holy See in Rome, Italy. Wetangula's attendance at the Vatican audience coincides with Kenya's ongoing pursuit of international partnerships and diplomatic engagements grounded in dialogue, mutual respect, and shared values.
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