Pope Leo XIV picks SA bishop for top Vatican role
Cape Town – Pope Leo XIV has appointed South African Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa CMM of the Kokstad Diocese... Read more
26 Jun
African worshippers hope Pope Leo carries on Francis’s work
Abuja – Worshippers in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to Africa’s biggest Catholic populations, on Friday... Read more
9 May
‘White smoke, global hope’ – Ramaphosa bows to first American pope
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, describing it as a “profound... Read more
9 May
Holy Trump! – President posts AI pope pic, says he wants top job at Vatican
Washington – US President Donald Trump posted on Friday a spoof picture of himself dressed as the pope on... Read more
3 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
Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis begins lying in state
Vatican City – Pope Francis’s coffin will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for three days of... Read more
23 Apr
Pope Francis’s funeral set for Saturday, world leaders expected
Vatican City – Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from... 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
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
Vatican City – Cardinals will meet on Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, starting a process... 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
