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Who Is Pope Leo XIV? The American Pontiff With a Name Full of Meaning

A moment of history unfolded in St Peter’s Square as Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged onto the balcony, newly elected as the 268th pope. The 69-year-ol...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

Can’t believe my brother is now Pope Leo XIV’-John Prevost

CHICAGO — In a modest corner of the American Midwest, far from the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, John Prevost is still answering the phone. Since...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

Drone strikes in Port Sudan condemned as civilian suffering worsens

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has condemned a wave of drone strikes that have hit key civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan, w...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Historic moment as first American, Leo XIV, becomes Pope

VATICAN CITY — White smoke curled into the Roman sky late Thursday, met with cheers and gasps in St Peter’s Square. A new pope had been chosen. From t...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

World

American Elected as Pope for the First Time in History: Meet Leo XIV

The Catholic Church awoke to history on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, cla...

1 year ago · By Njeri Mitchell

News

Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pope

VATICAN CITY — As the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang out, the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square erupted in familiar chants: “Viva il Papa!” Th...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

White smoke at the Vatican: The World awaits new Pope’s first appearance

VATICAN CITY — White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, signalling to the world that the Catholic Church has chosen...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Kenya

A global Church awaits: Who will be the next Pope?

By Nixon Ngari Behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals are now deep in deliberation. Their task is monumental: elect a new pope t...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Africa

Could we have a new Pope tonight? Here’s what to expect from the Vatican Conclave

By Nixon Ngari As the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang out across the cobblestones Wednesday morning, hundreds gathered to attend a solemn Mass ahead...

1 year ago · By Switch TV Reporter

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Kenya’s Cardinal Njue Withdraws from Vatican Conclave on Medical Grounds

NAIROBI — Kenya’s former Archbishop, John Cardinal Njue, will not attend the Vatican conclave to elect the next pope, citing health concerns, accordin...

1 year ago · By Njeri Mitchell

Health

A Sense of Hope: Kenyan Doctors Restore Touch in Amputated Arm in World-First Surgery

NAIROBI — In a quiet surgical theatre at Kenyatta National Hospital, a team of Kenyan and international doctors did something no one else has ever don...

1 year ago · By Njeri Mitchell

World

Cardinals Begin Secret Vote for New Pope Under the Eyes of Michelangelo

VATICAN CITY — The doors have closed. The guards are posted. And under the gaze of Michelangelo’s frescoes, 133 cardinals have begun the solemn task o...

1 year ago · By Njeri Mitchell