The Vaticanist Richard Raho suggests that the new pope might be a cardinal from Africa. Among the potential candidates, he ...

A contender to be the first black pope in modern times - With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the race to choose his successor begins behind closed doors. News of the pontiff’s death ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.

The Director of the Weija Leprosarium, Rev. Father Andrew Campbell has reacted to concerns on who should be the next pontiff ...

Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, the former Archbishop of Cape Coast, is largely regarded by Vatican insiders and global observers as a strong candidate for the forthcoming papal conclave.

Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Cardinal Peter Turkson: A Trailblazer in the Catholic Church *Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, a 76-year-old Ghanaian prelate, is widely regarded as a leading candidate to succeed Pope Francis ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

Former Bishop of the Cape Coast Cardinal Peter Turkson is considered one of the frontrunners to become the next pontiff ...

In 2010, Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either. "I wouldn't want to be that first black pope. I think he'll have a ...