[Opinion] Bishops in Africa say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ

Bishops in Africa say they don’t want a Pope like Francis; we want a Pope like Christ

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa have been voicing their opinions about the kind of leader they would love to see elected to replace Pope Francis. “Following the death of a pope, the process unfolds in three key stages. First, after the funeral, the cardinals gather to assess the current challenges facing the Church. This initial disc…

Reform Or Retreat? The Catholic Church In Africa After Pope Francis - Global Upfront Newspapers

By Stan Chu Ilo The Catholic church faces a fundamental question as it prepares to elect a new pope. That is, whether to go back to a monarchical papacy with its pomp and pageantry, or to build on the momentum begun by Pope Francis. He focused on the poor and...