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How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...
Where will the next pope come from? Analysts say it could be Africa’s time
Christianity is booming in Africa, leading analysts to tell Fox News Digital that it could be time for the next pope to come ...
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 ...
The anti-woke cardinal from Africa that conservatives want as pope
If conservatives have their way, Roman Catholic cardinals would make history by naming the first Black pope in history. The ...
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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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Will Sutton: MAGA might like an African pope more than Black Catholics do
Columnist Will Sutton says MAGA might like to see an African pope and considers whether Black Catholics might agree.
It’s time for a Black pope for the Catholic Church. Actually, it’s way past time.
A Black pope would make a profound statement — not just in the United States, where President Donald Trump has demonized ...
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 ...
Church expert predicts election of next pope will feature ‘most diverse’ conclave in Church history
Pope Francis’ emphasis on reaching out to the “peripheries" of the church and world will result in the most diverse ...
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.
Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals who might become the next head of the Catholic Church
The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...
As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...