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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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Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands
About 250,000 mourners in Vatican City fell into hushed silence on Saturday morning as the funeral for Pope Francis began.
‘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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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 ...
Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...