Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Kenya’s Cardinal John Njue will not take part in the upcoming papal conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.
According to sources in the Archdiocese of Nairobi, the
Vatican was formally informed that Cardinal Njue is not medically fit to travel
to Rome for the highly anticipated event.
Cardinal Njue has been ailing for some time, with his public
appearances significantly reduced.
In January, while presiding over a mass at St. Teresa of
Calcutta Catholic Church in Tena, Njue addressed concerns about his health.
“As you can see, I am not very strong, but I committed to
coming and celebrating this mass with you,” he said.
“There is a lot of work to be done in God’s vineyard, and
you are the ones to do it. It is your time.”
His remarks followed false reports about his death, which
the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi firmly refuted.
Cardinal Njue’s absence, along with that of Spanish Cardinal
Antonio Cañizares, will reduce the number of cardinal electors from 135 to 133.
During an April 29th press briefing, Vatican
spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed that two cardinals would miss the conclave
for health reasons, though names were initially withheld.
The secret papal conclave is set to begin on May 7th.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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