African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

Church leaders in Africa said they trusted Pope Leo XIV would recognise the continent as “an indispensable partner in the ...

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

The African continent is home to one-fifth of the world's Catholics. Many are hoping the next pope will come from their ...

Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.

All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or ...

While an African pope would be a historically stunning development, just one of the drawbacks is that no African cardinal holds a major office in the Vatican.

Pope Francis often pointed to Africa, which is seeing the highest growth in population in the Catholic church, as the ...

The election of an African Pope would show the Catholic Church’s faith not only in an African leader but in the Continent as ...

At 80, Gracias won’t be participating in the conclave, but India has four cardinal-electors, and overall Asia counts 23, ...