Nashenda calls for unity of prayer amid Pope Francis' death

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2025-04-23

ENOLEU, 19 May 2016 - Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Namibia, Liborius Ndumbukuti Nashenda pictured during the confirmation of 61 young members of the church at Enoleu congregation of the Etayi Parish in the Omusati Region on Thursday. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 23 APR (NAMPA) - The Catholic Church in Namibia is in mourning following the announcement by Archbishop Liborius Nashenda, of the death of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88.
Pope Francis served as Pontiff since 2013.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Archbishop Nashenda expressed shock and sadness at the news, while emphasising the importance of continued prayer.
“We are all shocked and saddened by his passing, but nev...

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