Wine for Mass in Kenya to Bear Catholic Bishops' 'Coat of Arms'
The Catholic faithful in Kenya have welcomed the news that wine used for Mass must now bear the "coat of arms" of the country's bishops.
According to Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba, chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), bottles containing the altar wine must bear the coat of arms of the bishops, as well as an official signature, to certify their authenticity.
The wine previously used "had lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the Church."
This decision was made in response to concerns that the wine formerly used was widely sold in liquor stores, bars, and supermarkets. The Catholic faithful believe that this new measure will restore the sanctity of the wine used for Mass.
Author's summary: Kenya's Catholic bishops introduce certified wine for Mass.