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

It rsquo;s been nearly 1,529 years since the world last saw a pope from Africa, Pope Gelasius I, who led the Catholic Church ...

With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, who is a leading candidate in the upcoming papal election ...

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

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis smashed the stereotypical profile for a pontiff, becoming the Catholic Church's first leader from ...

Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after 12 years occupying the top post in the Catholic Church. His passing kick started a unique process which will see the next pope be elected - and among a ...

In the coming days, cardinals will converge in the Vatican to choose the next head of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who ...

Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Peter Turkson. Here’s what you need to know about him. Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 78, is Ghanaian. If chosen, he would become the first African pope ...