The Catholic Church in Kenya has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after concerns arose that the previous wine had become widely available in local bars and liquor outlets.

The new wine, labelled simply Mass Wine, features the coat of arms of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and carries an official signature to certify its authenticity. Archbishop of Nyeri, Anthony Muheria, told the BBC that the wine is imported, owned by the KCCB, and distributed only to dioceses. “The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet,” he said.

The move aims to preserve the sacredness of the wine, which symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ during Mass. Previously, the altar wine had lost its exclusivity as it was sold widely in bars, hotels, supermarkets, and li

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