Kenya: Cardinals Hold Final Mass Mourning Pope Francis Ahead of Conclave
- On Sunday, 4 May, the College of Cardinals gathered in Saint Peter's Basilica to celebrate the concluding Mass of remembrance for Pope Francis, marking the end of the Novemdiales period before the forthcoming conclave.
- The Mass followed a nine-day prayer period called the Novemdiales, marking the end of prayers before the conclave scheduled for 7 May to elect the next pope.
- Cardinal Dominique Mamberti presided over the liturgy, highlighting Pope Francis' devotion to adoration, his faithfulness to Peter's mission, and his prayers before the icon of Mary, Salus Populi Romani.
- Cardinal Mamberti highlighted that Pope Francis carried out Peter’s mission driven by the love of the Lord and demonstrated unwavering commitment, persevering with great effort. He also noted the Pope’s devotion, mentioning that Francis prayed 126 times before the Marian icon.
- This solemn Mass underscored Pope Francis' spiritual legacy and inspired the faithful to entrust the Church’s future leader to Mary's intercession as the conclave nears.
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Kenya: Cardinals Hold Final Mass Mourning Pope Francis Ahead of Conclave
Nairobi -- The Vatican held the final Mass of mourning for Pope Francis on Sunday, 4 May, as the nine-day period of prayer known as the Novemdiales came to a close, paving the way for the commencement of the Conclave on Wednesday, 7 May, to elect the next pope.
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