The Translation of Pope Leo XIV first address. “Peace be with you all! Dearest brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd who gave His life for God’s flock. I too wish that this greeting of peace may enter your hearts, reach your families, all people, wherever they […]

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Below is the SACBC Press Statement on the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Stephen Brislin’s homily at the Archdiocese of Johannesburg memorial service for Pope Francis, Bishop Sipuka’s homily at the National Memorial Service, and Bishop Sylvester David’s homily at the ‘In Memoriam’ Mass for the Archdiocese of Cape Town on 30 April 2025. SACBC […]

Please see below a Novena and prayers for the Conclave, beginning 7th May: https://guadalupeshrine.org/journal/conclave-novena/ [pdf-embedder url=”https://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025-Conclave-Novena-Prayer-Card-4×6-ENGLISH.pdf”] Prayer for the Conclave Lord Jesus, Before leaving the scene of this world, you said to all the apostles: “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” We now feel your reassuring presence and are certain […]

Please see the letter below from Fr Robert Bissell regarding the In Memoriam Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 30 April at 18.00. [pdf-embedder url=”https://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/Scan.pdf”]

This re-posting contains extra content of homilies and tributes to Pope Francis The Funeral of Pope Francis will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 26 April 2025 at 10:00 am (SA time) Join us in prayer for the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St Peter’s Basilica. The liturgical celebration will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, […]

Below are the details of the funeral of Pope Francis, released by the Vatican. [pdf-embedder url=”https://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/FUNERAL-MASS-OF-THE-ROMAN-PONTIFF-FRANCIS_22042025.pdf” title=”FUNERAL MASS OF THE ROMAN PONTIFF FRANCIS_22042025″]

Many tributes have poured in to the Archdiocese of Cape Town upon the announcement of the passing of Pope Francis, and can be found below. As new tributes come in they will be added to this page. Announcement from the Vatican https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-francis-dies-on-easter-monday-aged-88.html Various interviews from the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (Cardinal Stephen Brislin) https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/english-for-africa/2025/04/english-africa-21-04-2025.html […]

Interview with Cardinal Stephen Brislin on the passing of Pope Francis.

All are welcome to attend a Mass for Pope Francis at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday 23rd April at 12.00, to give thanks for our humble shepherd who touched the world with mercy and compassion. Eternal rest grant unto him O, Lord. May he rest in peace. [pdf-embedder url=”https://adct.org.za/wp-content/uploads/DeathPopeFrancis-1.pdf” title=”DeathPopeFrancis”]