T he death of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, marks the end of an era defined by humility, compassion, and a fierce commitment to social justice. For Africa—and Kenya ...

Pope Francis celebrated a historic Mass in Kenya on Thursday before delivering a stern environmental warning just days ahead of a key climate change conference in Paris. “It would be sad ...

Pope Francis waded into the heart of a Kenyan shantytown ... Francis’ last day in Kenya included meeting with youths at a Nairobi sports center, where he also held talks with bishops.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Brushing aside concerns for his security, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya on Wednesday for his first-ever visit to Africa, including to a country torn by sectarian violence.

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Amid tight security, Pope Francis arrived late afternoon Wednesday (Nov. 25) to a jubilant reception. He was greeted at the Nairobi airport by sounds of Catholic Church ...

Kenya is the first stop on Pope Francis' first visit to Africa as pope; there, too, he will meet with ecumenical and interreligious leaders, but he also will visit the Kangemi slum on the ...

Following the announcement of his death, a graffiti artist dabbed finishing touches onto a portrait of Pope Francis in Kenya. In Nigeria, parishioners lined up to sign a condolence book beneath ...

Uganda and Kenya are only some days shy to the important visit by Pope Francis. Francis now the current Pope of the Catholic Church and political leader of the city state of Vatican will for the ...