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

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

With at least three African cardinals in the running to become the next Pope, African Catholics are excited, but remain ...

First, those who embrace Pope Francis’ wide-ranging, modernising changes in the Catholic church. The reform-minded pope made it possible to advance a new church culture that respected the voice and ...

“The future of the Catholic church passes through Africa ... Odozor said the church’s growth in Africa shows broader awareness of its potential. “It’s not just a place where people ...