The Archdiocese of Nairobi has issued a statement categorically denying rumors about the death of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue. The statement emphasized that the Cardinal is alive and well and urged the public to disregard any false information.
Highlights
- Njue’s rumoured death has been trending on social media
- The rumours have been confirmed to be false by Nairobi Archdiocese
The Archdiocese’s Office of the Auxiliary Bishop, led by Rt. Rev. Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi, addressed the recent surge of false reports circulating on social media. They clarified that there has been no official communication regarding Cardinal Njue’s health.
The statement called upon Kenyans to refrain from sharing or entertaining unverified information, especially concerning sensitive matters like the health of a church leader. They advised that any official updates would be shared through the appropriate church channels.
Cardinal John Njue is a prominent Catholic Church leader who served as the Archbishop of Nairobi from 2007 until his retirement in 2021. He is known for his conservative stance on social and moral issues and continues to be an influential figure within the Catholic community in Kenya.
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