‘Places Of Worship Are Sacred!’ – Malindi Bishop Forbids Politicians’ Special Treatment
Willybard Lagho, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi, has prohibited all politicians from receiving preferential treatment or addressing the congregation during Holy Mass.
In a statement, the bishop highlighted that all worshippers, regardless of social position, are treated equally by the church, and no one is entitled to special seats or time to address the congregation.
“I would like to remind all Parish priests, Assistant priests, and all the Laity that places of worship are sacred, and all worshippers inside the church are expected to focus on prayers, listening to the word of God, and partaking in the Eucharist,” he stated.
“All worshippers, including politicians, are to be treated equally, and no one is entitled to special seats or seating places, nor time to address the faithful,” he added in the statement.
Rt. Rev Willybard Lagho, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Malindi bans Politicians from getting any special treatment or addressing the congregants during Holy Mass.
— KCCB – Catholic Justice & Peace Department (@CJPDKENYA) April 2, 2025
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The bishop stressed that churches should not be utilized for political or personal gain, but rather for prayer and listening to God’s Word.
“It is therefore sacrilegious to transform the church for any other business,” the bishop added in the statement.
He also chastised those who alert church leaders in advance of their intention to attend Mass, claiming that such people should not be given particular praise.
“A person who notifies church leadership regarding their plan to attend Mass on specific days and times is manifestly an entitlement seeker and should not be recognized,” he warned.
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“Consequently, a priest or church leader who disregards this directive will be held personally responsible.”
The bishop asked the church to pray for peace and oppose the use of churches for political purposes and money laundering.
“Let’s all pray for peace in our country and admonish people using places of worship for political expediency and money laundering,” he said.
Bishop Lagho ended his statement by wishing all priests, religious leaders, and church faithful a meaningful Lenten season.
“I wish all priests, religious, and the laity in the diocese a very fruitful Lenten season,” the Bishop concluded in his statement.
‘Places Of Worship Are Sacred!’ – Malindi Bishop Forbids Politicians’ Special Treatment
