One in 5 of the world’s Catholics now live in Africa, and African cardinals will be key in determining Francis’s successor at the upcoming conclave.

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

Guests at the Vatican service were told of the Pope's call to "build bridges", as Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting ...

Says election of new Pope will not happen through ‘Emi lo kan’ processPope Francis was laid to rest at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26, 2025 having died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 88 ...

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Once the conclave begins, cardinals will vote twice in the morning and twice in the evening until they make a selection.

Waiting for an African Pope” by my brother, Azu Ishiekwene, made an interesting reading. Azu’s immense fecundity, as usual, his flawless prose, and free-flowing minting and weaving of words will ...

Throughout his papal leadership, Pope Francis solidified recently established Vatican conventions by visiting 10 African ...

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor ...