Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, an American-born cardinal, has been elected as the new pope. He took the name Pope Leo XIV following his election on May 8, 2025, after five rounds of voting by the College of Cardinals, following the death of Pope Francis. Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV is […]
Pope Francis dies at 88: Vatican initiates sacred transition process
The global Catholic community is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The first Jesuit pope and the first from Latin America, Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, has served as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church since his […]
Spiritual, fun, and family-ready: Movies to brighten your Easter weekend
Easter is not only a sacred time of remembrance for Christians, but also a moment for families and communities to gather, rest, and reflect. Celebrated to honour the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter is one of the most important religious holidays in the Christian calendar. In Rwanda, the government supports this spiritual season by granting […]
Balancing faith and education: Ramadan at Mount Kigali University
As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide prepare to engage in their religious observances. Ramadan, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a time of fasting, prayer, self-reflection, and community for Muslims everywhere. For Muslim students, particularly those at Mount Kigali University, the challenge lies in balancing their religious practices with […]
