Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late Pope Francis, in a statement issued during their 39th annual conference and 40th anniversary commemoration. / Credit: CATHAN
ACI Africa, May 1, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA).
MembersoftheCatholicTheologicalAssociationofNigeria(CATHAN)havepledgedtoupholdthe“theologicalandpastorallegacy”ofthelatePopeFrancis,whowaslaidtorestonApril26.
Inacommuniquéissuedaftertheir39thannualconference,whichalsocoincidedwiththeassociation’s40thanniversary,CATHANmembersmournthelate266thpontiff,givingthankstoGodforthegiftofhis12-yearpontificateandhis“courageouswitnesstotheGospelinourtime.”
“WepledgetocarryforwardthetheologicalandpastorallegacyofthelateHolyFatherwithrenewedzealandfidelity,”CATHANmemberssayintheApril25communiquéfollowingtheirconferenceattheBishopKellyPastoralCentreinNigeria’sBeninCityArchdiocese.
PopeFrancispassedawayonEasterMonday,April21.HewaslaidtorestonApril26inhis“beloved”BasilicaofSt
