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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 ...
The wait for an Asian or African pope may soon be over
All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or ...
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.
Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?
At 80, Gracias won’t be participating in the conclave, but India has four cardinal-electors, and overall Asia counts 23, ...
New pope elected LIVE: New leader of Catholic Church chosen as white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney
White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signalling a new pope has been elected.Cardinals chose ...
From Africa to Asia, the papal race reflects a changing Catholic Church
Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...
A battle for the soul of the Catholic Church: What's at stake in conclave this week
And they will determine whether the adage "fat pope, thin pope" holds true or whether the next leader of the Catholic Church ...