Cardinal Peter Turkson currently serves as chancellor for two pontifical academies, that of sciences and social sciences.

Catholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...

Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent figure from Ghana, is regarded as a significant African leader within the Catholic Church ...

Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, but they remain ...

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With the papal conclave that will select the next pontiff set to begin next week, all eyes are on nations with large Catholic ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Cardinal Peter Turkson and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, have become the four leading contenders to become the next pope, according to crypto-powered ...

As cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis' successor on 7 May, a number of names are being seen as potential candidates.

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

The promotion of conservative candidates from some corners started almost immediately after Francis’s death was announced.

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Who will emerge from the conclave as the 267th pope and leader of the Catholic church? The papabili cardinals seen as ...