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Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
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Bishops in Africa say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ
As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa ...
What would an African pope mean for the continent?
The church has never elected an African pope in its modern history. If it did, it would likely indicate a continuing trend of ...
As Catholic Church grows in Africa, so do hopes for representation in next pope
The African continent is home to one-fifth of the world's Catholics. Many are hoping the next pope will come from their ...
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.
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African Catholic leaders hope for a new pope who will be a voice for continent
Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...
What do Catholics around the world hope for from a new pope? Some wish for a version of Pope Francis
“If the Catholic Church wants to survive in this fast-changing world, it needs to change and the pope needs to lead that way, ...
A battle for the soul of the Catholic Church: What's at stake in conclave this week
Will cardinals continue Pope Francis' progressive ways or will they turn back the clock in favor of traditionalists?