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"Unity is not made by Pope”: Morocco-based Cardinal Elector Weighs In On New Papacy and Unity, Emphasizes Collaboration
Just days before the conclave begins, Spanish Cardinal Cristobal López Romero, Archbishop of Rabat (Morocco), assured ACI Prensa that unity in the Catholic Church depends not only on the Pope, but on all Catholics.
At Perpetual Profession of Pauline Sisters in Kenya, Catholic Bishop Cautions against Attachment to “material things”
Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL) need to detach themselves from “material things”, Bishop Peter Munguti Makau of Kenya’s Isiolo Catholic Diocese has said.
Catholic Theologians in Nigeria Pledge to Uphold Late Pope Francis’ Theological, Pastoral Legacy with “renewed zeal”
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) have pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26.
“A Personal loss”: First Bishop Late Pope Francis Appointed in Africa Eulogizes, Recalls Encounters with Late Pontiff
The passing on Easter Monday, April 21 of Pope Francis is a great personal loss, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Nsukka has said.
For Pope Francis, “work itself was his joy, nourishment, rest”: Doctrine of Faith Prefect at 6th Novendiales Mass
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals on May 1.
“He was a real spiritual Father”: Cardinal in Mauritius Reflects on Pope Francis’ Legacy of Humility, Unity
Maurice Cardinal Piat of Mauritius has eulogized the late Pope Francis as a true spiritual Father and a guiding light for the Church’s mission to the poor and marginalized.
World’s Oldest Person, Sr. Inah Canabarro Lucas of Teresian Sisters of Brazil, Dies at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died Wednesday in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116.
11 Powerful Quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and His "father’s heart"
On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker (May 1), here are some of the most beautiful and powerful quotes from Pope Francis’ document of personal reflections on St. Joseph.
Today Begins May, the Month Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.
Kenyan Cardinal Elector among Two Not to Participate in Upcoming Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two Cardinal electors would not participate in the conclave.
Catholic Theologians in Africa Pledge to Keep Ministering among “the forgotten” in Memory of Pope Francis
Pope Francis was “a true father of the Global South”, members of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) have said, and pledged to keep the legacy of the late Pontiff, who they say paid attention to “the forgotten” and those on the peripheries, alive.
“A massive killing”: Catholic Priest Recounts Holy Week 2025 Massacres of Over 70 in Nigeria, Says “hope must guide us”
In the aftermath of this year’s Holy Week massacres in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue States that left over 70 people dead, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Aboki Parish of the Diocese of Katsina-Ala has shared firsthand testimony of deadly attacks that he says were carried out by Fulani herders.
“Ready to give back”: Well-Wishers Warm Up for Formation Funds-Drive for Oldest Missionary Congregation in Kenya
While Rose Mumbi Gichuhi grew up in Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), parishioners did not have to worry about the financial needs of the Church.
College of Cardinals Asks for Prayers ahead of May 7 Papal Conclave
The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7.
A Long Friendship and Unforgettable Hug: The Day Pope Francis Forgot He Was Pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an emotion-laden moment with Pope Francis in Rome.
Cardinals Hold Sixth General Congregation, Confirm Two Electors will not be at Conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an afternoon press briefing.
“We’ll greatly miss Pope Francis”: President of Cameroon Conference of Catholic Bishops at National Peace Pilgrimage
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) has paid glowing tribute to the late Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26, affirming that the people of God in the Central African nation will “greatly miss” the late Pontiff.
Pope Francis, “humble fisher of souls”: Apostolic Nuncio in Angola on Legacy of Late Pontiff
The Apostolic Nuncio in Angola has eulogized the late Pope Francis as a Catholic Church leader, who sought after souls as a good shepherd in the footsteps of Jesus Christ after the example of St. Francis of Assisi.
Time to Look Inward for Funds as Oldest Missionary Congregation in Kenya Rallies for Support to Form Future Priests
“It is not cheap to train a Priest.” These are the words of Fr. Henry Omwoyo, the Vice Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) in Kenya and South Sudan. He explains that without a sustainable funding strategy, Spiritans, members of the oldest missionary Congregation in Kenya, have been struggling to meet the ever growing expenses of training Seminarians.
What's a Conclave and How Does It Work? CNA Explainer
The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what will happen.
