Caption for the landscape image: World waits with bated breath as Cardinals decide on new Pope Wednesday, May 07, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Cardinals participate in a general congregation meeting at the Vatican on April 28, 2025. Photo credit: Mario Tomassetti | Vatican Media | Handout via Reuters By Elvis Ondieki Article Related It will be white smoke billowing from a makeshift chimney and a bell ringing from the heart of the Vatican. With that, the world will know that the Roman Catholic Church has a new pope. Race to the Vatican: Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals from 70 countries take part in a secret, high-stakes conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Will the next pope be African? Top contenders include Ghana's Cardinal Turkson and Congo's Cardinal Ambongo, although insiders say none is a clear frontrunner, with concerns over control and ideological divisions. Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis. The Popemobile of peace: Pope Francis' final gift to the children of Gaza This was one of his last directives, entrusted to Caritas Jerusalem in his final months. Reform or retreat? The big Q for Catholic Church in Africa after Pope Francis African Catholicism has been severely affected by the polarisation in the broader church. . Recommended for you PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status PREMIUM Seven minors seek plea bargain over deadly Utumishi Girls fire PREMIUM Revealed: Lawyer Abshir Abdi was found by herders, initially mistaken for refugee PREMIUM Bring our sons home from Ukraine, kin of two appeal to Ruto Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed. PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent. Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
Race to the Vatican: Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals from 70 countries take part in a secret, high-stakes conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor.
Will the next pope be African? Top contenders include Ghana's Cardinal Turkson and Congo's Cardinal Ambongo, although insiders say none is a clear frontrunner, with concerns over control and ideological divisions.
Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis.
The Popemobile of peace: Pope Francis' final gift to the children of Gaza This was one of his last directives, entrusted to Caritas Jerusalem in his final months.
Reform or retreat? The big Q for Catholic Church in Africa after Pope Francis African Catholicism has been severely affected by the polarisation in the broader church.
Linda Mwananchi NDC will be a closed door affair, no media coverage The convention's venue will not be disclosed.
PREMIUM School principal ordered to pay Sh1.2m for disclosing student's HIV status Teachers and administrators discussed the girl's health without consent.
Tribunal clears way for Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi delegates conference The NCD is expected to endorse his presidential candidature.
