News24 | 'His leadership was marked by a commitment to peace': SA mourns Pope Francis

What Francis taught: Farewell to a pope who preached peace, his message will be missed

Amid a world with growing rancor and discord and hate and war, we have lost a needed voice for peace and human compassion with the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, leaving behind a church marke...

‘His time as pope was a gift we needed’ – world pays tribute to Francis

Pontiff’s compassion, dedication and humility earned him followers from beyond the Catholic churchLatest updates after death of Pope Francis After making his last public appearance on Easter Sunday in St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis died the next day at the age of 88. As head of the Catholic church, his appeal went far beyond those within his congregation. Many appreciated his views on the environment, his calls for ending poverty and inequality…

Pope Francis Leaves a Legacy of Hope and Peace for Palestine

Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, 21 April at the age of 88, leaves behind a profound legacy marked by his vocal advocacy for peace and justice, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Palestine. His final days were characterized by a deep concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where he consistently called for ceasefires and entry of humanitarian aid. Just hours before his death, during his Easter address, Pope Francis expre…

South African Catholics mourn Pope Francis

Around the world, Catholics are mourning the death of Pope Francis. In South Africa, the faithful can come to pray for the pontiff at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg.

News24 | 'His leadership was marked by a commitment to peace': SA mourns Pope Francis

As crowds gathered around the Vatican to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, South Africans joined millions around the world to pay tribute to the pontiff who dedicated his life to the poorest and most marginalised.

South Africa: DA Condolences On the Passing of the Catholic Holy Father, Pope Francis

Press Release - The Democratic Alliance offers condolences to Catholics across the globe, on the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.