Catholic Bishop says church is not to blame for corrupt leaders

oge okonkwo

March 30, 2015 2:52 PM

Archbishop of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese, Peter Kairo, said the church has been and will continue teaching the need to have good morals in all people including leaders

Archbishop Kairo blesses faithful during Palm Sunday celebrations in Nyeri Town on March 29, 2015.

A Catholic bishop has rejected claims that the church has failed to instil good morals in leaders.

Speaking during celebrations to mark Palm Sunday in Nyeri, Archbishop of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese, Peter Kairo, said the church has been and will continue teaching the need to have good morals in all people including leaders.

“The church is not to blame for the rising cases of corruption in the country,” said Archbishop Kairo.

The Archbishop said issues of corruption which have rocked the country should come to an end, saying that people should seek God’s forgiveness and purify themselves.

“We pray for all Kenyans that during this week when we celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, that the Lord will bless all of us since Christ died for our sins such as sins of corruption, killings and even bribery,” he said.

Archbishop Kairo said the church will be praying for all Kenyans so that they may use talents that God has given them to build the country.

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