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Who's Cardinal Farrell, Camerlengo of Apostolic Chamber Leading Vatican Affairs, Papal Transition?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a key figure in the papal succession because of his appointment in 2019 as the camerlengo of the apostolic chamber.
Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis Canonization Following Pope Francis’ Death
The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ Death: Vatican Holds “rite of ascertainment of death, deposition in the coffin”
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just a little over 12 hours after the pontiff’s death.
Thousands Gather for Holy Rosary in St. Peter’s Square after Pope Francis' Death: Photos
Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications from a medical crisis earlier in the spring.
Pope Francis Has Died. What Happens Next?
The death of Pope Francis begins the so-called “sede vacante,” a period when the See of Peter lies vacant. The time of the sede vacante after the pope’s death brings with it a series of symbols, traditions, and protocols that have existed for centuries and express the papacy’s essence.
Nigeria “gradually becoming a huge national morgue”, Catholic Bishop Laments, Urges President to Renew Nigerians’ Hope
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has decried the many atrocities in the West African nation, which he says is “gradually” turning into a vast “national morgue” owing to the multiple victims of attacks.
Cardinal in CAR “strongly condemns” Military Brutality Against Civilians, Demands Justice for Victims
The Archbishop of Bangui Archdiocese in the Central African Republic (CAR) has condemned acts of brutality reportedly committed by members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) against civilians and called for justice for victims and accountability.
Caritas Zambia Sets Up Community Child Protection Committees to Address Rise in Child Defilement Cases
Caritas Zambia has established Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs) in the Southern African nation to curb the rise in cases of defilement and child abuse in the country.
Pope Francis Calls for Peace, Warns against "logic of fear" in Easter Message "urbi et orbi"
The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter's Square in the popemobile.
"Run" to Seek Christ in Everyday Life, Pope Francis Says in Easter Sunday Homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he is present everywhere”
“National disaster”: Catholic Environmentalist on Unregulated Mining in Western Kenya
A Catholic environmentalist has called on the Kenyan government to declare unregulated mining in the country’s western region a national disaster, citing its widespread negative consequences on the environment and the country’s socio-economic sector.
Nigeria’s Political Leaders Abetting Insecurity “can only celebrate an empty Easter”: Catholic Bishop
Political leaders in Nigeria who have resources at their disposal to address security challenges and are not doing so cannot be part of the celebrations around the victory of Jesus Christ over death, Easter, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the country’s Oyo Catholic Diocese has said.
At Annual Pilgrimage, Catholic Bishop in Cameroon Encourages Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary, “bearer of hope”
At the annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady in Doumelong, Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam has recognized the Blessed Virgin Mary as “a bearer of hope” and encouraged devotion to her.
Amid Persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Let’s Pray for “conversion of those committed to evil”: Apostolic Nuncio
The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has called upon Christians to respond to persecutions and killings targeting followers of Christ with continued prayer for the conversion of those behind the attacks.
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the "turning point" in Human History
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in the homily, delivered by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Amid Ongoing War and Blockades, Holy Land Christians Insist on Celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war continues in Gaza.
Terrorism, Bloodshed, Banditry Making “God weep for Nigeria”: Catholic Archbishop
The vices taking place in the West African nation of Nigeria have upset God to the extent that He is “weeping” for the country, Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the country’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has said.
At Chrism Mass, Catholic Priests Ministering in Mozambique’s Conflict-ridden Region Urged to “remain steadfast”
Catholic Priests ministering in Mozambique’s conflict-ridden region of Cabo Delgado have been urged to be unwavering in the challenging mission.
Catholic Priests in Bissau-Guinean Diocese Urged to Celebrate Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “missionaries of hope”
The Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has called upon Catholic Priests in the Bissau-Guinean Diocese to celebrate the ongoing Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year as “missionaries of hope”.
At Chrism Mass, Catholic Bishop in Angola Urges Priests to Commit to “enthusiastically proclaim newness of the Gospel”
The commitment of Priests to communicate the Good News of the Gospel with enthusiasm is essentially important, Bishop Firmino David of the Catholic Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has said.
