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- MAGA Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene described Pope Francis as evil following his death, suggesting a shift in global leadership.
- Cardinals Peter Turkson of Ghana and Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of the Democratic Republic of Congo are noted as possible successors to Pope Francis, highlighting Africa's growing influence in global Catholicism.
- Venezuelan President Nayib Bukele proposed exchanging unlawfully held Venezuelan deportees for political prisoners, a move with controversial implications.
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One of These African Cardinals Could Be The Next Pope
Though the Catholic church is mourning the death of Pope Francis, questions loom as to who will take the seat of leadership next. However, there is an opportunity for the Vatican to be headed by its first ever African pope. Let’s take a look at the contenders and how they qualify.Read more...
While Pope Francis died on April 21, Catholics from all over the world ask about the one who might succeed him at the head of the Vatican. If Africans are not favored, however, three names are among the outsiders.
2 African cardinals emerge as contenders to succeed Pope Francis
The death of Pope Francis on April 21 has plunged the Catholic Church into mourning — and opened the door to speculation over who might become the next pontiff. Among the potential successors, known as papabili, two African cardinals are gaining attention: Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana and Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 1. Peter Turkson (Ghana), 76, Archbishop emeritus of Cape Coast A longtime heavyweigh…
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