Pope Francis death Stories

Black smoke signals no pope elected at first vote, next round of voting on Thursday
Reuters  |  May 07, 2025

This was an hour more than it took for smoke to be seen after the first vote in the 2013 conclave that picked the late Pope Francis.

Nairobi Archdiocese: Cardinal Njue was invited to papal conclave but won’t attend due to health
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The clarification comes amid earlier reports suggesting that Cardinal Njue had not received an invitation to participate in the conclave.

Papal conclave: All cardinals who will elect new pope arrive in Rome
Reuters  |  May 06, 2025

Two cardinals, one from Spain and one from Kenya, will not be joining the conclave for health reasons, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis's popemobile set to become health clinic for Gaza children
Reuters  |  May 05, 2025

The vehicle, used by the late pontiff during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being outfitted with diagnostic and emergency medical equipment to he...

In Pictures: Pope Francis' final farewell
Reuters  |  Apr 26, 2025

Applause rang out as the coffin, inlaid with a large cross, was brought out of St. Peter's Basilica and into the sun-filled square by 14 white-gloved...

President Ruto among world leaders attending Pope Francis' funeral
Reuters  |  Apr 26, 2025

The funeral service will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals.

Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates
Reuters  |  Apr 21, 2025

An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinal...

How Kenyans braved rain, mud for a glimpse of Pope Francis’ Mass in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Crowds began streaming into the venue long before dawn, with many spending the entire night in the cold, unrelenting downpour.

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