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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
‘The church is divided’: Will cardinals elect a leader to continue Pope Francis’ legacy or pivot?
The church is divided. The problem is to find the one who unites, not pretend that it isn’t divided,” one church historian ...
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Africa’s environmental advocates to gather in Luweero for Pope Francis’ Laudato 'Si' Vision
The delegates will brainstorm on the achievements and challenges as the world marks 10 years since Pope Francis’ second ...
Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica
People lined up from the early hours of Sunday for a farewell to Pope Francis at his simple tomb in the Papal Basilica of ...
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Political leaders must embrace Pope Francis’s virtues of humility, love, compassion —Most Rev Badejo
Says election of new Pope will not happen through ‘Emi lo kan’ processPope Francis was laid to rest at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26, 2025 having died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 88 ...