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Late Pope Francis and Africa: The 10 Countries He Visited in Five Pastoral Trips
Since his election in March 2013, Pope Francis prioritized the promotion of peace, an outreach to marginalized communities, including advocacy for the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly, and the fostering of interfaith dialogue, and social justice, among other values.
Nigeria’s Catholic Theologians Propose “critical religious literacy” to Address Country’s “complex religious landscape”
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) have emphasized the need to foster literacy in matters religion among the people of God in the West African country, where they say faith practice is “complex”.
“We can’t serve Jesus Christ in church, and devil outside”: Cardinal Condemns Corruption, Injustice Rise in Madagascar
The people of Madagascar are grappling with drought, poor infrastructure, overpopulation, poverty, and insecurity due to the reported rise in corruption and social injustice, Désiré Cardinal Tsarahazana of the Island nation has told the Catholic charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International.
Four Unforgettable Attributes Late Pope Francis Saw in the Church in DR Congo
At the heart of the civil strife in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies a treasure that Pope Francis helped Africa to see: the true image of Jesus.
Late Pope Francis “made himself a Good Samaritan”, Catholic Bishop in Eswatini Says Late Pontiff Inspired Compassion
Bishop José Luís Gerardo Ponce de León of the Catholic Diocese of Manzini in the Kingdom of Eswatini has eulogized the late Pope Francis as one who was close to the suffering, including migrants and refugees, and exemplified the spirit of the Good Samaritan recounted in Luke’s Gospel.
Diplomats in Nigeria Eulogize Pope Francis as “a leader for truth, peace, equality”
Members of the diplomatic corps in Nigeria have paid glowing tribute to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on April 26, describing the late Pontiff as a global beacon of peace, truth, humility, and justice.
"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.
“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.
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.
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.
