Cameroonian bishop reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis for Africa

Cameroonian bishop reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis for Africa

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Bishop Joseph-Marie Ndi-Okalla of Mbalmayo is the only bishop from Cameroon to attend the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis. He told Crux that it felt good bowing before the coffin of the late pontiff and felt even better thinking about his legacy on the continent. “I was fortunate to bow before Pope Francis, the same pope who appointed me as a bishop,” the bishop said. “The world witnessed his funeral Mass. As the only Camero…

CUA panel examines legacy of Pope Francis, future of the Church

null / Credit: Mehdi Kasumov/Shutterstock Washington D.C., May 2, 2025 / 16:38 pm (CNA). A panel of scholars at The Catholic University of America (CUA) addressed what they believe the cardinals may be looking for when electing the next pope bu... [...]

CUA panel examines legacy of Pope Francis, future of the Church - Catholic Canada

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