Nairobi, Nov. 5 -- A Catholic nun who served among the underprivileged in Kenya close to 100 years ago was yesterday beatified in a colourful ceremony at Kinoru Stadium, Meru County.

Pope Francis declared Sister Maria Carola Cecchin Blessed, through an Apostolic Letter read by the Archbishop of Kigali, Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, who presided the mass on behalf of the pontiff.

Cardinal Kambanda together with the Superior General of the Sisters of St Joseph Cottolengo, Mother Elda Pezzuto then unveiled the image of the Blessed Maria Carola, as the faithful stood and broke into song.

Sr Catherine Kathoni who was among those who encountered a miracle attributed to Blessed Carola, presented a rosary that she used for prayer before s...