Conclave Starts May 7, With Cardinals Saying New Pope Must Tackle Abuse
The Church’s 252 cardinals were recalled to Rome after the Argentine’s death, although only 135 are eligible to vote in the conclave.
Category: Social Issues
Pope Buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
Pope Francis was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter’s Square, the Vatican said on Saturday.
Biden to Attend Pope’s Funeral
Biden, a devout Catholic, has often expressed his affection and admiration for Pope Francis. They had several official and private meetings and Biden kept a photo of Francis in the Oval Office during his term.
Major Superpower Countries Attending Pope Francis’s Funeral
The Vatican said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, including around 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs.
Kesi Ya Tundu Lissu Yaahirishwa Hadi Aprili 28
Wakili Alute Mghwai ambaye pia ni ndugu wa Lissu, alieleza kuwa hali anayoishi Lissu akiwa gerezani ni kama tayari ameshahukumiwa, jambo linalokiuka Katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.
Martha Karua in Tanzania to Support Tundu Lissu Amid Treason Case
Karua strongly condemned the charges against Lissu, calling them politically motivated and a threat to political competition, especially with the upcoming elections in Tanzania.
Tanzania Opposition Leaders and Journalists Assaulted and Arrested Ahead of Tundu Lissu’s Treason Hearing
The journalists had gone to Kisutu Magistrate Court to cover the hearing of Tundu Lissu’s treason case.
Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Refuses to Attend Court Hearing via Virtual Session
Lissu insisted that his case be heard in person, arguing that his physical presence in court was crucial, as per the law.
How Is a New Pope Chosen?
The conclave takes place without the Cardinals leaving the Vatican, and they cannot listen to the radio, watch television, read newspapers or communicate with anyone in the outside world, even by telephone.
Pope Francis’s funeral set for Saturday
Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump…
