Archbishop Anyolo: Cardinal Njue unable to attend conclave due to health concerns

The Archdiocese of Nairobi has confirmed that John Cardinal Njue, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, will not take part in the upcoming papal conclave scheduled to begin on Wednesday in Vatican.

In a statement, Archbishop Philip Anyolo clarified that although Cardinal Njue is eligible to vote for a new pope and was officially invited through the Apostolic Nunciature in Kenya, he will not travel due to health reasons.

 “The Apostolic Nuncio, in concurrence with the Office of the Archbishop of Nairobi, duly communicated to the competent office of the Holy See that, owing to his current health condition, His Eminence John Cardinal Njue will be unable to travel to Rome and take part in the conclave,” stated Archbishop Anyolo.

As the conclave starts on May 7, Archbishop Anyolo urged the faithful to pray for the College of Cardinals as they undertake the sacred responsibility of electing the next pope.

“I earnestly urge all the faithful to pray that the Holy Spirit may guide the Cardinals as they undertake the solemn duty of electing our next Holy Father. Let us also continue to pray for the good health of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue,” Anyolo pleaded.

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Cardinal Njue, a prominent figure in Africa's Catholic Church, was appointed Archbishop of Nairobi from 2007 to 2021. Pope Benedict XVI promoted him to Cardinal in 2007. 

The conclave, which will gather Cardinals from around the world in the Sistine Chapel, follows the passing of Pope Francis.