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Africa, Pope Francis and Catholic Church

Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring fervor among Africa's young.

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Reform or retreat? The Catholic church in Africa after Pope Francis

First, those who embrace Pope Francis’ wide-ranging, modernising changes in the Catholic church. The reform-minded pope made it possible to advance a new church culture that respected the voice and agency of the non-ordained. He pushed for a servant leadership, and a more pastoral, missionary, and accountable exercise of authority.

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Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?

Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African pope.

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Potential African pope sparks hope across Catholic world

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

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The long-shot African cardinals who could make papal history

While an African pope would be a historically stunning development, just one of the drawbacks is that no African cardinal holds a major office in the Vatican.

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Bishops in Africa say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ

As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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West African bishops chart a path for a renewed Church and continent

West Africa’s Catholic bishops gather in Dakar to confront political turmoil, terrorism and division — seeking a united, self ...

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Bay Area Catholics weigh in on papal conclave and possible new pope from Asia or Africa

"The Holy Spirit will guide the Cardinals." As the College of Cardinals gathers in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope, ...

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Pope Leo XIV Makes History As First U.S. Pope Chosen To Lead Catholic Church

Plumes of white smoke streaming from a Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday signaled that a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...

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