Africa: Is the Catholic Church Ready for Its First African Pope?
Monday, 28 April 2025 () [RFI] 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 idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.
Pope Francis’ funeral began with a powerful moment of emotion as his coffin was carried out of St. Peter’s Basilica into a sea of mourners in St. Peter’s Square. Tens of thousands, including world leaders and faithful pilgrims, stood in sombre silence before breaking into applause, paying...
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