Kenya: Cardinals Hold Final Mass Mourning Pope Francis Ahead of Conclave

Nairobi — The Vatican held the final Mass of mourning for Pope Francis on Sunday, 4 May, as the nine-day period of prayer known as the Novemdiales came to a close, paving the way for the commencement of the Conclave on Wednesday, 7 May, to elect the next pope.

Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti presided over the solemn liturgy in Saint Peter’s Basilica, joined by the College of Cardinals.

In his homily, he reflected on the Gospel reading from John, where the Risen Christ entrusts Peter with…