He Has Visited the Continent Several Times - Pope Leo XIV Knows Africa Well
Agenzia Fides
Pope Leo XIV knows Africa well, having visited several African countries in recent years in his capacity as Cardinal Prefect of the Diacstery of Bishops and, before that, primarily… Read more »
Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV [press release]
ACSA
On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads. Read more »
How World Leaders Reacted to Pope Leo XIV's Election
New Times
World leaders have extended their congratulations following the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8. Read more »
President Ramaphosa Welcomes Election of Pope Leo Xiv
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. Read more »
Guterres Welcomes Election of Pope Leo 'At a Time of Great Global Challenges'
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday. Read more »
Ethiopia to Host Conference On Africa's Faith Communities
ENA
A two-day Conference on Africa's Faith Communities in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, the AU Agenda 2063 and G20 South Africa's 2025 Process will be held in Addis… Read more »
Chakwera Hails New Pope - a Beacon of Hope in Troubled Times
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera have extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert F.… Read more »
Rwandans React to Election of Pope Leo XIV
New Times
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, May 8, marking the election of a new pope after two days of intense and secretive deliberations. Read more »
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Appeals to Episcopalians in New York to Save Pepfar, AGOA [press release]
ACSA
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New Pope - Okpaleke Joins Conclave As Only Eligible Cardinal From Nigeria
Leadership
Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra State, Nigeria, is currently participating in the 2025 papal conclave, the solemn and historic… Read more »
Conclave 2025 - What Kind of Pope Will the World Get? [opinion]
Premium Times
"Everyone seems to be invested in the outcome of this conclave and almost every tongue has a view about the next Pope." Read more »
A Test for Zaoga As Chivayo Showers Guti With 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
New Zimbabwe
Controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Eunor Guti, the widow of the late founder of ZAOGA Forward in Faith Ministries Ezekiel Guti, with a 2025… Read more »
Emergence of Pope Leo XIV 'Profound Blessing' to the World - Peter Obi
Vanguard
Peter Obi of the Labour Party has extended warm congratulations to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more »
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected New Pope Leo Xiv
Capital FM
May 8 - Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected the new Pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. A senior cardinal made the historic announcement from… Read more »
Bushiri Pledges Support to Mtumodzi's Children - 'He Remembered Us - - Now, We Remember Him'
Nyasa Times
In an emotional tribute that has stirred hearts across the nation, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged to support the family of the late Chikumbutso Mtumodzi--a Principal… Read more »
