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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria | Apr 26, 2025

Algeria: Assigned by President Tebboune, Mr Attaf in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

The Minister of State’s participation in the funeral reflects the strong bonds of friendship between Algeria and the Vatican, relations officially established in 1972

Assigned by the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, arrived today in the Italian capital Rome to represent Algeria at Pope Francis’s funeral, scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Square. The Pope’s funeral is…

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Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Apr 26, 2025

Ghana: National Day of Prayer fixed on July 1st

The president has set aside the day to unite Ghanaians of all faiths and express gratitude to God for the nation’s abundant blessings

President John Dramani Mahama, in fulfilment of his campaign promise, has officially declared Republic Day, the 1st of July of every year, as Ghana’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. The president has set aside the day to unite Ghanaians of all faiths and express gratitude to God for…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Apr 25, 2025

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Committee Commends Cultural, Religious and Linguistics (CRL) Rights Commission for Efforts to Safeguard Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights

The committee received briefings from the CRL Rights Commission and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) on their strategic and annual performance plans

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday reaffirmed its support for the Cultural, Religious and Linguistics (CRL) Rights Commission’s efforts to safeguard these rights. The committee received briefings from the CRL Rights Commission and the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) on their strategic and annual performance plans.…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 22, 2025

Eritrea : Message of Condolences

President Isaias further expressed his condolences, on this sad occasion, to His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and through him, to all the Cardinals, the clergy and all faithful members of the Roman Catholic Church around the world

President Isaias Afwerki has sent a message of heartfelt condolences to the Vatican, on behalf of the people and Government of the State of Eritrea and on his own behalf, on the sad news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. In his message to His Eminence Cardinal…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 21, 2025

Flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of the late Pope Francis

The Government and people of Seychelles join the global community in paying tribute to his spiritual leadership and enduring legacy

The Office of the President has announced that, following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, all national flags in the Republic of Seychelles will be flown at half-mast as a mark of mourning and respect. This will take effect for the next three days; 22, 23, 24 April 2025,…

Source: Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) | Apr 21, 2025

Farewell to Pope Francis: A Life of Service; A Death in the Glory of Easter

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, served the Church with humility, courage, and a deep love for the poor and excluded

With serene resignation to the will of God, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (www.NigeriaCatholicNetwork.com/about-CSN) officially announces, on behalf of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at 7:35…

Source: Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) | Apr 21, 2025

Death of Pope Francis : The condolences of the African Bishops and of the Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands

We honor Pope Francis’s life by continuing his mission of love and service, striving to build a Church that is truly inclusive and a world that reflects God's kingdom

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (https://SECAM.org) and the entire Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands join the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. Pope Francis has been more than a shepherd to the universal Church;…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates | Apr 21, 2025

Morocco: His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, sends condolences message to His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of Cardinals College, following Pope Francis' Passing

The late pontiff dedicated himself to combatting marginalization and poverty and defending human dignity

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has sent a condolences message to His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, following the passing of Pope Francis. "It was with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Apr 21, 2025

South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Pope Francis

Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 21 April 2025, at his Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta

On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Catholics in South Africa and globally on the passing of the Holy Father Pope Francis. Aged 88, the Pope passed away early today, Monday, 21 April 2025, at his Vatican residence, the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 21, 2025

Egypt: President El-Sisi Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extends his sincere condolences to the Vatican State, the followers of His Holiness Pope Francis, and his admirers

With deep sadness and sorrow, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi profoundly mourns the passing of Head of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis. His departure leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of compassion and humanity that will forever remain etched in the conscience of mankind. His Holiness Pope Francis was an…