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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, poverty or natural disaster.

Newsweek on MSN · 8d

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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What happens after Pope Francis funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work

Millions around the world tuned in to watch as Pope Francis was laid to rest on 26 April, with 400,000 mourners alone paying their final respects outside St Peter’s Basilica.The late pontiff’s coffin was transported outside Vatican City into Rome,

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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 ...

America Magazine1h

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 ...

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Africa was vital to Francis’s papacy — and will shape the church’s future

“Africa is now the hope of the church ... where the soft rumble of drums mixed with the lilt of hymns. “Pope Francis died this morning,” priest James William told worshipers, his voice ...

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Pope Francis 1936 - 2025

The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful.The first pope from the Americas and ...

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Conclave to Elect Pope Francis' Successor Will Begin May 7, with Cardinals Converging to Select New Pontiff

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...

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African cardinal in the spotlight as potential new pope

The Vatican expert Richard Raho suggests that the new pope might be a cardinal from Africa. Among the potential candidates, ...

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Cardinals Set to Pick Conclave Date to Elect New Pope

Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.Dozens of so-called "Princes ...

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Cardinals visit Pope Francis’s tomb as they ready to elect his successor

After attending Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday and as they begin pre-conclave meetings to discuss the state of the world and ...

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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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