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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.
“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.
Meet the 18 Cardinals in Africa Eligible for May 7 Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
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
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
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 Set May 7 Date for Conclave to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor: Vatican Updates
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
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.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute
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
“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
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, “a Father who taught us to fast from sin”: Catholics in Nigeria Mourn the Late Pontiff
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.
Pope Francis Leaves Behind “an enormous void”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya at Requiem Mass
The Easter Monday passing on of Pope Francis has left “an enormous void” in the Catholic Church he led for just over 12 years, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
At Requiem Mass in Mauritius, Pope Francis Lauded for Attention to the Poor, Care for “our common home”
At a Requiem Mass in the Catholic Diocese of Port Louis in Mauritius in honor of Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, the late Pontiff was praised for his unwavering attention to the poor, his promotion of human fraternity, and his passionate care for the environment.
“A pastor with a big heart”: Archbishop in Guinea Eulogizes Pope Francis, Hopeful that “humanity” Upholds His Legacy
The Archbishop of Guinea’s Catholic Archdiocese of Conakry has eulogized Pope Francis as a “pastor with a big heart,” highlighting the Holy Father’s commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence and interfaith dialogue.
Awe-inspiring Backgrounds: Meet the 19 Africa’s Cardinals Pope Francis Created in His 12-Year Pontificate
From a son of a rubber tapper in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to a Bishop-elect who was rejected by the Diocese to which he had been appointed in Nigeria, and to a young Priest who spent a year in an Ethiopian jail, the stories of the Cardinals Pope Francis created in Africa are awe-inspiring.
At Requiem Mass in Angola, Pope Francis Eulogized as Courageous Reformer, Defender of the Marginalized
Pope Francis, who passed on Easter Monday, was a courageous reformer and defender of the marginalized, Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo has said.
