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Africa, Pope Francis and Catholic Church

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 fervor among Africa's young.

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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 have been voicing their opinions about the kind of leader they would love to see elected to replace Pope Francis.

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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 communities. Debora Patta reports.

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

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

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Vatican Alters Birth Records for Two African Cardinals Ahead of Conclave

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

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Derisive Comments Toward African Cardinals Throw Twist Into Conclave

As the cardinals of the Catholic Church prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel Wednesday to choose the next pope, a surprising ...

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Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?

Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first ...

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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 ...

Could the first American Pope be African-American? All about Cardinal Wilton Gregory

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, is emerging as a historic contender for the papacy. Could the first American Pope be African-American? It’s a question that has gained traction in ...

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Catholic priest recounts massacres in Nigeria during Lent and Holy Week

Over 170 Christians were reportedly killed during Lent and Holy Week in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, with at least 72 deaths ...

Ground zero for the collapse of the Catholic church

Jeremy Renner is speaking out about why there’s no second season of “Hawkeye” yet. In a new interview with High Performance, ...

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