Vatican City, Italy: National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has attended the General Audience at the Vatican, presided over by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, describing the occasion as a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill.
Wetang’ula said the audience brought together faithful from around the world to receive the Pope’s message of peace, hope and service to humanity.
“I had the honour of attending the General Audience at the Vatican, presided over by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,” Wetang’ula said.
He said the occasion provided an opportunity to reflect on the enduring values that unite people and nations, including peace, compassion, human dignity and a shared commitment to building a better world.
“This was a moment of reflection, fellowship and goodwill as we joined faithful from across the world to hear the Holy Father’s message of peace, hope and service to humanity,” he said.
The Speaker noted that the audience also provided an opportunity to strengthen bonds of fellowship and reaffirm the importance of solidarity among people and nations.
Wetang’ula reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening its engagement with the international community and fostering partnerships based on mutual respect, dialogue and shared values.
The Speaker was accompanied by Members of Parliament Hon. Peter Kaluma, Hon. John Bwire, Hon. Lydia Haika, Hon. Katana Kahindi and Hon. Paul Abuor.
The delegation also included Ambassador Rose Sumbeiywo, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Kenya to the Holy See in Rome, Italy.
Wetang’ula’s participation comes as Kenya continues to strengthen its diplomatic and international engagements, with an emphasis on partnerships, dialogue and cooperation with countries and institutions around the world.
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