Monday, November 17, 2025

Pope Francis

May 26, 2025

Catholic bishops urge world leaders to promote justice, protect Africans from suffering

Mr Ambongo advised global leaders to embark on actions that promote life, earth and peace. 

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu
May 8, 2025

Ten facts about first American pope, Robert Francis

Mr Francis, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, polled the required two-thirds majority of votes in the election of the 267th pope.

Robert Francis
May 8, 2025

New pope elected

The election of the 267th Pope which commenced on Wednesday featured 133 cardinals from across the globe as electors.

CATHOLIC CARDINALS
May 8, 2025

Black Smoke: Catholic cardinals’ ballot battle continues over election of new pope

The ballot battle for a new pope enters day two with accompanying black smoke signifying a catholic deadlock.

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney (Credit: Vatican News)
May 7, 2025

Black smoke rises as conclave fails to elect new pope at first meeting

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88.

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney (Credit: Vatican News)
May 1, 2025

U.S. Ukraine sign long-awaited mineral investment deal 

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal assured that the agreement would be beneficial to Ukrainians as critics.

Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy
April 28, 2025

Pope Francis’ Demise: Last ten pontiffs from 1903 to 2025

Meanwhile, the search for a new pontiff is underway as cardinals rally to either strengthen the deceased Pope Francis’ legacy or make a detour.

Last ten Catholic Church popes (Credit: BBC)
April 26, 2025
Image of Pope used to illustrate the story.
April 25, 2025

UN chief Guterres, others to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Cardinals have started arriving in Rome, while 113 met Thursday morning to discuss church business.

Pope Francis
April 25, 2025

Tinubu sends Akpabio, Catholic bishops to Pope Francis’ funeral

He said, “The delegation will formally deliver a letter conveying President Tinubu’s sympathy and condolences on Pope Francis’ passing to the acting head of the Vatican.”

Godswill Akpabio