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Can a black man become the next pope?

Ghanian Cardinal, Peter Turkson among top contenders from Africa to be the next pope. Photo Credit- Linda Ikeji Blog

A global imagination appears larger than before as the Catholic Church prepares for a historic conclave following the death of Pope Francis. With 135 cardinal electors set to convene next month, the question on many minds is whether this could be the moment for a Black man to ascend to the papacy a milestone that … Read more

The Sacred Conclave: Origin, tradition, process of electing a Pope

by Okezie Omorogie

Cardinals in red vestments during the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. Photo Credit-Wikipedia

As the world waits patiently for the next papal conclave which is expected to begin between May 6 and May 11, approximately 15 to 20 days after the death of the reigning pope the intricate and secretive process of electing the leader of the Catholic Church comes into full attention. Held in the Sistine Chapel, … Read more