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Asia, Africa and Pope Francis

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 Asia.

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Experts weigh in on whether the next pope could be from Africa or Asia

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon begin.

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

Cardinals Enter Seclusion Ahead of Secret Conclave to Elect New Pope

Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on Tuesday, where they will be barred from contact with the outside world as they decide who should succeed Pope Francis.

Africa, Catholic Church and Pope Francis

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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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Potential African pope sparks hope across Catholic world

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting religious demographics and sparking hope

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New pope stirs 'mixed feelings' in African Catholic community

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a longtime missionary in Latin America, was unexpectedly elected as the new pope on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Africa responds, sharing its thoughts on the new election.

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Oswego priest shares memories of Pope Leo XIV from missionary work in Africa

Oswego, N.Y. — An Oswego priest is sharing memories from when he knew Pope Leo XIV, long before he was elected Pope.

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African worshippers hope Pope Leo carries on Francis's work

Worshippers in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, home to Africa's biggest Catholic populations, on Friday voiced ...

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'An African pope would be inspirational'

Cardinals from 71 different nationalities are gathering later this week to vote for the new pope in the Sistine Chapel ...

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The long-shot African cardinals who could make papal history

Gelasius, who reigned from 492-496, was the last pope who hailed from Africa. And there are Africans in today’s College of Cardinals who are papabile (pope potentials). There may be a lot of ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole roots bring hope, excitement to African American Catholics

The new pope’s French-sounding last name, Prevost, intrigued Jari Honora, a New Orleans family historian, who began digging ...

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What would an African pope mean for the continent?

The Catholic Church's conclave to select the next pope will begin May 7, with some wondering if the church will continue ...

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The 1st American pope is seen as aligned with his predecessor. But Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue the legacy in his own image

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

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