Kenya: Pope Francis Honoured in Nairobi Requiem Mass Ahead of Saturday Burial

Kenya: Pope Francis Honoured in Nairobi Requiem Mass Ahead of Saturday Burial

Nairobi -- The Apostolic Nuncio to Kenya, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen, on Friday led a requiem mass for the late Pope Francis at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, as Kenyans joined the global Catholic community in mourning the pontiff's passing.

Archbishop Luigi Bianco calls for peace amidst global conflicts

The late Pope’s Photo in the Rubaga Cathedral, during friday requiem mass service. PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, has called on the faithful and the Church to actively promote peace in a world plagued by conflicts and war. The Papal Nuncio drew inspiration from the late Pope Francis’ teachings, emphasising that peace is essential for humanity’s well-being. He stressed that t…

Pope Francis Leaves Behind “an enormous void”: Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya at Requiem Mass

The Easter Monday passing on of Pope Francis has left “an enormous void” in the Catholic Church he led for just over 12 years, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said. 

Archbishop Reflects on Time Spent with Late Pontiff

The Archbishop of St. John’s will be reflecting on his time spent with Pope Francis during tomorrow’s funeral for the late pontiff. Francis died early Monday of a stroke after battling pneumonia for the past few weeks. He was 88. Thousands have filed past the open coffin at the Vatican this week in the leadup to the funeral. The viewings even continued overnight to accommodate the vast numbers of mourners. The funeral is scheduled to begin aroun…

POPE FRANCIS threw me out of my own office - Former President UHURU shares humbling encounter with late Pontiff

Friday, April 25, 2025 - Former President Uhuru Kenyatta gave a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis on Friday, April 25th, during a requiem mass at Holy Family Basilica. Speaking during the mass, Uhuru disclosed little-known details of what happened behind closed doors when the late Pope Francis visited Nairobi on November 25th, 2015. “As most of you in the diplomatic service know, when a Head of State is visiting, you normally have a one…

Uhuru: Pope Francis once kicked me out of my own office at State House

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis during a solemn mass at the Holy Family Basilica.  He remembered the pontiff as a beacon of humility and humanity whose impact transcended his global stature. Speaking to mourners gathered at the memorial service, Kenyatta reflected on two personal encounters with the Pope during his tenure as president, describing them as unforgettable moments that revealed the tru