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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon begin.

The New York Times · 1d

Could the Next Pope Be From Africa?

Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.

Crux · 4h

African Catholics say Pope Francis is ‘at the heart’ of the continent

After his death, the Church in Africa has said Pope Francis has played a special role for Catholics on the continent.

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope

Tuko News on MSN · 4h

Pope Francis: John Cardinal Njue to skip conclave despite being eligible, cites health issues

Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi, Cardinal John Njue, has withdrawn from the Wednesday, May 7, papal conclave due to health reasons, despite being eligible to vote.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held beginning on May 7 in the Sistine Chapel following the death of Pope Francis.

KameraOne Global on MSN · 20h

Conclave to elect new pope will begin May 7 in Sistine Chapel

The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor will begin in the Sistine Chapel on May 7. Some 135 cardinals from around the world will gather for the closed-door election.

Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful

At least three African cardinals are being cited among the current “papabile,” the term used by Vatican observers to describe ...

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Catholic faithful in Ivory Coast weigh possibility of African pope as they mourn Pope Francis

Faithful in Ivory Coast on Wednesday joined a mass in memory of Pope Francis, admired across much of Africa for his ...

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Pope Francis and Africa: The many highs and a moment of misgiving

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

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How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa

Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by millions of Catholics on the African ...

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Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Central African Republic’s capital had been torn apart by inter-religious violence leading up to Pope Francis’ 2015 visit, ...

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When Lamborghini gifted the Pope a $950K supercar in 2017, he didn't drive it, what he did instead will leave you speechless

Pope Francis received a Lamborghini Huracán, but instead of keeping the luxury vehicle, he auctioned it off for $950,000. The proceeds were donated to charitable causes, including rebuilding ...

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Shadow of Pope Francis looms large over Plenary of Cameroon bishops

Bishops in Cameroon have gathered in the capital Yaoundé for their 50th Ordinary Plenary, but the death of Pope Francis and ...

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Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Turkson Emerges Again as Contender to Become First African Pope

Turkson quickly became one of the most visible African voices in the Vatican. He served as mediator during Ghana’s fraught ...

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