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At Perpetual Profession of Pauline Sisters in Kenya, Catholic Bishop Cautions against Attachment to “material things”

May 2, 2025

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”

May 1, 2025

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

May 1, 2025

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.

“He was a real spiritual Father”: Cardinal in Mauritius Reflects on Pope Francis’ Legacy of Humility, Unity

May 1, 2025

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.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta on May 1, 2020, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. / Credit: Vatican Media

11 Powerful Quotes from Pope Francis about St. Joseph and His "father’s heart"

May 1, 2025

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. 

Catholic Theologians in Africa Pledge to Keep Ministering among “the forgotten” in Memory of Pope Francis

Apr 30, 2025

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.

Fr. Moses Aondoanenge Igba. Credit: Fr. Moses Aondoanenge Igba

“A massive killing”: Catholic Priest Recounts Holy Week 2025 Massacres of Over 70 in Nigeria, Says “hope must guide us”

Apr 30, 2025

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.

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“Ready to give back”: Well-Wishers Warm Up for Formation Funds-Drive for Oldest Missionary Congregation in Kenya

Apr 30, 2025

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.

“We’ll greatly miss Pope Francis”: President of Cameroon Conference of Catholic Bishops at National Peace Pilgrimage

Apr 29, 2025

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

Apr 29, 2025

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

Apr 29, 2025

“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. 

Meet the 18 Cardinals in Africa Eligible for May 7 Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor

Apr 28, 2025

As the College of Cardinals prepares for the Conclave set to begin on May 7 to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis following his passing on Easter Monday, April 21, focus is on the 135 Cardinal Electors out of the 252 Cardinals. 

Late Pope Francis “reminds us” of True Humility, Meaning of Jesuit, Priest, Pontiff: Clergy, Religious in Kenya

Apr 28, 2025

The life of the late Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21, is a true testament of genuine humility, and what it means to be a member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits), a Catholic Priest, and a Pontiff, Clergy and women and men Religious in Kenya have said.

Pope Francis Passing On, “we’ve lost a good shepherd”: Kenyan Catholic Bishop at Requiem Mass

Apr 28, 2025

The late Pope Francis was “a good shepherd”, who inspired the people of God across the globe in many ways with his teachings, Bishop Henry Juma Odonya of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Kitale has said. 

Cardinals process during the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square, Saturday, April 26, 2025. | Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/EWTN News

Cardinals Set May 7 Date for Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor: Vatican Updates

Apr 28, 2025

Pope Francis passed away Easter Monday, April 21. The 88-year-old pontiff led the Catholic Church for a little more than 12 years. His burial at St. Mary Major took place Saturday, April 26. Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition:

Late Pope Francis’ Six Uplifting Words about Africa

Apr 27, 2025

The late Pope Francis was known to speak highly of Africa, always settling for the most colorful words to describe the continent, which he believed had immense potential. 

Delegation of South Sudan political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis in April 2019

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute

Apr 27, 2025

Pope Francis was affectionate towards South Sudan, President Salva Kiir of the world’s youngest nation has said, and recalled the 11 April 2019 extraordinary gesture when the Holy Father knelt and kissed his feet and those of his rival, Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, among others, while begging the political leaders to end the country’s civil war. 

An African Pope “should be possible”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya, Weighs In On “proportional representation” in Curia

Apr 26, 2025

“It should be possible to have an African Pope,” the representative of the Holy Father in Kenya has said in an interview during which he weighed in on the process of electing the successor of late Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on Saturday, April 26. 

Pope Francis “wanted to learn Swahili”: Kenyan Nun Reminisces Light Moments with Late Pontiff before First African Trip

Apr 26, 2025

Sr. Jane Joan Kimathi first met Pope Francis in 2015 when the Holy Father was getting everything set for his maiden trip to Africa as pontiff, starting with Kenya.

Pope Francis greets visitors at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis, “a Father who taught us to fast from sin”: Catholics in Nigeria Mourn the Late Pontiff

Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis taught the people of God to “fast from sin”, this is how a number of Catholics in the West African nation of Nigeria recall the late Pontiff, who passed on Easter Monday, April 21.