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BREAKING: Habemus Papam! White Smoke Rises from Chimney of Sistine Chapel
White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a new pope. Of the 133 cardinals sequestered in the Vatican since May 7, one has now been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Christian Professionals in Africa Express Spiritual Solidarity with Catholic Church amid Election of New Pope
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have expressed their spiritual solidarity with the universal Church during its transitional period of electing a new successor to St. Peter, following the passing on of Pope Francis on April 21.
Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday Morning Voting Concludes Without a Pope
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave have not yet elected a new pope.
Conclave Schedule: What Time Does the Smoke Appear?
As the conclave gets underway, all eyes turn to the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. From this simple metal tube will emerge the long-awaited white smoke that will announce the election of the new pope.
Learn from Pope Francis, Demonstrate “personal solidarity” with All: Catholic Bishop to South Africa’s Religious Leaders
Religious leaders in South Africa have been urged to emulate the late Pope Francis, who not only admonished conditions that undermine human dignity, but also showed personal solidarity by standing with people in their struggles.
Late Pope Francis Had Africa among Pastoral Priorities: Pauline Sisters in Kenya on Late Pontiff’s Legacy
The late Pope Francis loved Africa and was committed to the evangelization of the people of God on the continent, members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Kenya have said in their glowing tributes to the late Pontiff, who was laid to rest on April 26.
Late Pope Francis “gave himself completely”, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Selflessness in Honour of Late Pontiff
The late Pope Francis manifested selflessness in his 12-year Pontificate, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.
Mother in South Africa Convicted in Daughter’s Abduction, Christian Leaders Bemoan Her Involvement as “sad, shocking”
Members of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) have described the involvement of a woman in her child’s kidnapping in South Africa as a terrible case of betrayal.
Catholic official Hails Planned Annual Symposium of Regional Superiors in Africa in South Africa as “moment of grace”
The Communications Coordinator for the Leadership Conference of Consecrated Life in South Africa (LCCL-SA) has said the planned 2025 Symposium and 6th Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM) is going to be a “moment of grace” for participants.
“Remain united with your pastor”: Apostolic Nuncio at Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Cameroon’s Buea Diocese
The Apostolic Nuncio in Cameroon has urged the people of God in the country’s Buea Catholic Diocese to foster unity and collaboration with their Local Ordinary, embrace their Christian identity, and recommit themselves to the mission of evangelization rooted in the hope of eternal life.
Pioneer Bishop of Tanzania’s Bagamoyo Catholic Diocese Urged to “feed the sheep” of Christ Like St. Peter
Bishop Lazarus Vitalis Msimbe of Tanzania’s Morogoro Catholic Diocese has urged the Local Ordinary of the country’s newly erected Episcopal See of Bagamoyo to live his new Church ministry in line with the Risen Lord’s instructions to Peter to take care of His flock.
Kenya’s Cardinal Njue “not been invited” to Papal Conclave? Nairobi Catholic Archbishop Clears Air, Cites Poor Health
Poor health is the reason why Kenya’s John Cardinal Njue did not travel to Rome to participate in the Papal Conclave to elect the successor to the late Pope Francis set to kick off on Wednesday, May 7, the Archbishop of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has clarified, clearing the air about the claim that the Kenyan Cardinal had “not been invited” to Rome for the exercise.
Cardinals Witness Destruction of Pope Francis’ Ring, Seal
The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal were nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on Tuesday.
Erection of Bagamoyo Diocese in Jubilee Year Part of Pope Francis’ “special regard” for Tanzania: Apostolic Nuncio
The late Pope Francis had a “special regard” for the people of God in Tanzania, which he demonstrated in “promptly” addressing the pastoral and administrative needs of the East African nation, the Apostolic Nuncio in the country has said.
Pope Francis “courageously called us to true ecological conversion”: Senegal’s President on Legacy of Late Pontiff
Senegal’s President has eulogized the late Pope Francis as a champion of ecological responsibility alongside his “unwavering fidelity” to the Gospel message.
Young Nigerians Urged to Emulate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity and Courage, Pray Holy Rosary Daily in May
Catholic youths in Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja have been urged to participate fully in the planned Archdiocese’s Mariathon, a sacred journey in the month of May dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary, the Star of the New Evangelization and Queen of Apostles.
Members of Oldest Catholic Parish Inland Kenya “adopt” Parts of Prayer Garden as Construction Begins
The construction of a prayer garden at St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has begun, with individuals, groups and families at the Parish “adopting” parts of the garden to fund its completion.
For Centuries, Church Institution in Angola “pillar” in Championing Justice, Education, Health: Catholic Archbishop
For centuries, Catholic missionaries and devoted Christians have played an important role in Angola’s state of progress as a “pillar” in championing justice and the country’s education and health sectors, Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho has said.
Prioritize “children’s schooling” Over Gold Mining: Catholic Bishop in Angola to Parents, Guardians, Government
Formal education of children should be prioritized in Angola, Bishop Maurício Agostinho Camuto of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Caxito has told parents, guardians, and the government of the Southern African nation.
