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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 ...
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Pope Francis and Africa: The many highs and a moment of misgiving
Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...
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Pope Francis and His Tireless Pursuit of Peace in the Face of African Conflicts
Two images capture more than any others the relentless efforts of Pope Francis to put an end to the wars that are tearing African peoples apart.The first image shows Pope Francis kneeling in the "Casa ...
Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
Central African Republic’s capital had been torn apart by inter-religious violence leading up to Pope Francis’ 2015 visit, ...
Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...
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How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa
Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by millions of Catholics on the African ...
African Cardinals in Spotlight After Pope Francis' Death
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.
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Pope Francis' death: See 2 African cardinals who may become the next pope
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Casa Santa ...
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Archbishop Costelloe: Pope Francis was ‘a force for unity in the world’
An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave ...