Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

The Catholic Church in Africa is a paradox. Its priests, bishops and cardinals have often been heroic voices for political ...

Liberia High Court Declares Removal of Speaker UnconstitutionalThe Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark ruling in the impasse at the House of Representatives, where rival groups of ...

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to ...

Among the names being mentioned as potential successors to Pope Francis are Cardinals Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana (76 ...

The death of Pope Francis has reignited fresh hopes for the first African leader to be installed at the helm of the Catholic ...

The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...

Canadian betting sites have opened betting markets on who will become the next pope following the passing of Pope Francis ...

With the passing of Pope St. Francis this Easter Monday, the Vatican will begin preparing for a conclave after the period of ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

To the chanting of Christ's promise, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, ...