Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.

African bishops’ conferences, largely among the church’s most conservative, pushed back against Francis' positions. After he ...

Here’s what Pope Francis said of Africa in 2022: “We only see material wealth, which is why historically it has only been ...

Francis vehemently opposed Argentina’s marriage equality law that then-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed in ...

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

Pope Francis offered respect. His successor must offer justice for slavery, colonisation, and enduring white supremacy.

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

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

Check factors behind strong rally First computer running on living human brain cells shown to the world Vaibhav Suryavanshi ...

“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 ...

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster BANGUI, Central African Republic -- Central ...