Reform or retreat? The Catholic church in Africa after Pope Francis
Stan Chu Ilo, DePaul University The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new... Read more
5 May
Huge crowds at Vatican ahead of Pope’s funeral
Vatican City – The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis’s funeral as the last of the... Read more
25 Apr
Pope Francis death from a stroke sets off global tributes, mourning
Vatican City – Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on Monday of... Read more
22 Apr
Pope Francis: why his papacy mattered for Africa – and for the world’s poor and marginalised
Stan Chu Ilo, DePaul University The death of Pope Francis at his residence on 21 April 2025 marks the... Read more
22 Apr
African leaders praise Pope Francis’ ‘legacy of compassion’
Nairobi – African leaders praised the “legacy of compassion” and “commitment to inclusivity” of Pope Francis as they joined... Read more
22 Apr
Ramaphosa hails Pope Francis: ‘He united humanity
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing the pontiff as a... Read more
21 Apr
Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask, Vatican says
Vatican City – Pope Francis has suspended the use of an oxygen mask, the Vatican said on Wednesday, adding... Read more
20 Mar
Pope, suffering from pneumonia, had ‘peaceful night’: Vatican
Vatican City — Pope Francis, who has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, passed a “peaceful night”, the... Read more
19 Feb
Pope to meet sexual abuse victims in Belgium visit
Brussels — Pope Francis is expected to meet Belgian victims of clerical sex abuse on Friday as he embarks... Read more
27 Sep, 2024
Pope arrives at G7 for historic address after morning of comedy
Italy – Pope Francis arrived at a G7 summit Friday in Italy, the first head of the Catholic Church... Read more
14 Jun, 2024
