{"id":213652,"date":"2024-08-28T03:45:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T03:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/28\/papa-wa-roma-meets-pope-wa-rome-in-vatican-city\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T03:45:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T03:45:55","slug":"papa-wa-roma-meets-pope-wa-rome-in-vatican-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/28\/papa-wa-roma-meets-pope-wa-rome-in-vatican-city\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Papa wa Roma’ Meets ‘Pope wa Rome’ in Vatican City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang\u2019ula expressed his excitement after meeting Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, in Vatican City. On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Wetang\u2019ula shared a photo of himself with the Pope at the Apostolic Palace, also known as the Papal Palace, on his X account. He accompanied the image with a heartfelt caption.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonoured to meet the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, at his Apostolic Palace, popularly known as the Papal Palace in Vatican City,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula wrote.<\/p>\n

In his praise for Pope Francis, Wetang\u2019ula described him as a true servant leader who brings hope, equality, and opportunity to the less fortunate. He emphasized that the Pope exemplifies qualities of a role model, showing mercy, love, compassion, and courage as he leads the universal Church.\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

\u201c@Pontifex epitomizes a true Servant Leader, with his commitment to bringing hope, equality, and opportunity to the less fortunate. He also demonstrates the qualities of a role model in mercy, love, compassion, and courage,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula stated.<\/p>\n

Although Wetang\u2019ula, who is currently in the country for official duties, did not provide specific details about their discussion, he conveyed his excitement about the meeting. His brother, Tim Wanyonyi, the Member of Parliament for Westlands, also attended the meeting at the Papal Palace.<\/p>\n

Moses Wetang\u2019ula received the nickname \u201cPapa wa Roma\u201d in 2022. This nickname, which translates to \u201cFather of Rome\u201d in Swahili, emerged as a casual reference to him among Kenyans. The term playfully aligns with Wetang\u2019ula\u2019s high-profile role and reputation, likening him to a significant figure in Roman Catholicism.<\/p>\n

The nickname gained traction during a period when Wetang\u2019ula was actively engaged in various public and political roles, and it reflected his prominent status and influence. Wetang\u2019ula embraced the nickname and has since incorporated it into his social media presence, using it to connect with his followers and add a personal touch to his online persona.<\/p>\n

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Honored to meet the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, at his Apostolic Palace popularly known as Papal Palace in Vatican city.@Pontifex<\/a> epitomizes a true Servant Leader, going by his desire to bring hope, equality and opportunity to the less fortunate.<\/p>\n

He also\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/VXznJFCMIF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang\u2019ula (@HonWetangula) August 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n