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. PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis. PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools 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 PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
