African Catholics root for first Black pope in modern history

Bangkok Post Group 2025-04-23

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Africans are hoping one of their own could become the first Black pope in over a millennium and build on Francis's legacy of championing the developing world, though the chances of that happening appear slim. - REUTERS
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