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Africa: Who Are the Cardinals Likely to Replace Pope Francis?
New Times, 22 April 2025
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church is preparing for a conclave to elect his successor. While the process remains confidential, several… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Pope's Death a Global Blow - President
The Herald, 23 April 2025
Pope Francis' death is a global blow as his voice transcended the boundaries of the Vatican to touch hearts and minds across the world, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria's Anglican Communion Condoles Catholic Church Over Pope Francis' Death
Leadership, 22 April 2025
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev'd Dr. Henry Ndukuba has extended condolences to the Roman Catholic Church following the passing of Pope Francis. Read more »
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Late Pope Francis
SAnews.gov.za, 22 April 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the world in offering condolences on the passing of the Roman Catholic Church leader, Pope Francis. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Leaders Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis
Ethiopian Herald, 22 April 2025
President Taye Atske Selassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed yesterday their condolences following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age… Read more »
Could the Next Pope Come From Africa?
With the funeral of Pope Francis set for Sunday, April 26, the Catholic Church is preparing for conclave - the assembly of more than 100 Cardinals where the new Pope is elected.
Analysts have said the group is now more diverse than previous ones, with a higher representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, "reflecting Francis' goal of mirroring the Church's global reach".
The name of Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana has been floated by some observers. The 76-year-old cardinal is widely known for his "deep commitment to social justice, peacebuilding, and environmental stewardship, key themes that have also been central to Pope Francis's papacy".
The Archbishop of the Abuja Diocese of Nigeria, Ignatius Kaigama, agreed that an African Cardinal ought to have the same chance as Cardinals from other parts of the world; but noted that "we are praying for a good and holy Pope who can be black, Asian, American, European".
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Tributes are flowing in after the death of Pope Francis, who died after a period of illness, on Monday, April 21. The Pope was admitted to the hospital in February when he su Read more »
This Pope Francis portrait was displayed ahead of his visit to Kinshasa in 2023 (file photo)
