Columnist Will Sutton says MAGA might like to see an African pope and considers whether Black Catholics might agree.

Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, ...

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Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

Pope Francis, who left an enduring global legacy, was not only a spiritual leader but also a bold moral economist. His vision—rooted in human dignity, solidarity, and care for the vulnerable—offers ...

An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave ...

“Pope Francis should be remembered as a post-colonial pope who acknowledged the intertwined histories of ecclesial, political ...

“Africa is now the hope of the church ... where the soft rumble of drums mixed with the lilt of hymns. “Pope Francis died this morning,” priest James William told worshipers, his voice ...

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