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 Shakahola verdict: Murder in God's name PREMIUM Shakahola: The Bible verses at the heart of a massacre PREMIUM Shakahola: The red flags that preceded mass deaths PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home 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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools. PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days. Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
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 How Kenya’s running legends are building fortunes beyond the track Champions who have channeled their sporting fortunes into shopping centres, hotels, schools.
PREMIUM Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home Judge orders the lover to vacate the Kisumu home within 14 days.
Prof Ndetei summoned for cross-examination in Dr Mutiso murder case bail dispute Murder suspects claimed the affidavit filed in court by Prof Ndetei was a forgery.
