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Africa was vital to Francis’s papacy — and will shape the church’s future
One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at ...
Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...
Conclave to Elect Pope Francis' Successor Will Begin May 7, with Cardinals Converging to Select New Pontiff
The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...
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Is the Catholic Church Ready for Its First African Pope?
As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the ...
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African man shouts after being stopped from paying last respects to Pope Francis, video
An African man was escorted out of St Peter's Basilica and prevented from paying his last respects to the late Pope Francis, ...
When will the conclave to elect a new pope start?
Cardinals delayed the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate ...
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Cardinals visit Pope Francis’s tomb as they ready to elect his successor
After attending Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday and as they begin pre-conclave meetings to discuss the state of the world and ...
Drones light up Montserrat Abbey in tribute to Pope Francis
SCREENSHOT - 200 drones outline the form of Pope Francis atop Spain's iconic Montserrat Abbey King Charles and Pope Francis ...
Could the Vatican Crown World’s First African Pope in Modern History | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Could the Vatican Crown World’s First African Pope in Modern History | Firstpost Africa | N18G As tributes pour in for Pope ...