One of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope Francis

One of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope Francis

One of New Zealand’s top Catholics will today leave for Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and take part in the Vatican’s secret process for choosing a...

Pacific cardinals heading to Rome for Vatican conclave

Two cardinals will be representing Pacific Island countries at the conclave to elect the new pope.

2 Japanese cardinals to attend conclave to elect new pope

Two Japanese cardinals said Tuesday they plan to attend the conclave to elect the next pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. Isao Kikuchi, 66, archbish

Pacific Cardinals set to take part in Conclave

The opening of the Conclave in April 2005 that elected Pope Benedict XVI .Photo: Shutterstock Cardinals Soane Patita Mafi of Tonga and John Ribat of Papua New Guinea are set to participate in the upcoming Vatican Conclave to elect the next pope, following the passing of Pope Francis.  The Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis on Monday at the age of 88. Cardinal Mafi was appointed by Pope Francis in 2015 and is the first from Tonga to ho…