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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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Africa’s environmental advocates to gather in Luweero for Pope Francis’ Laudato 'Si' Vision
The delegates will brainstorm on the achievements and challenges as the world marks 10 years since Pope Francis’ second ...
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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 ...
‘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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Meet Nigerians who were part of Pope Francis’ inner circle at the Vatican
In the Catholic Church — the Vatican — a select group of Nigerian clerics rose to positions of extraordinary influence under ...
Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death
After a nine-day mourning period, cardinals will gather to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. View on euronews ...