Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, a 76-year-old Ghanaian prelate, is widely regarded as a leading candidate to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025. If elected, Turkson would ...

While the funeral is first and foremost, attention will also begin to turn to choosing Pope Francis’ successor Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Peter Turkson, who could be the first ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

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 ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

At one point late Tuesday, Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana unseated Cardinal Tagle in second place, with odds as high as 21%. To compare, Tagle's chances retreated to 17%, while Parolin remained ...

These included “Cardinal Peter Turkson,” described as “a leading African candidate known for his work on climate change and social justice,” and “Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle,” called ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is seen as one of the Church's most influential men from Africa, where Christianity is quickly growing, and which some believe could be the birthplace of the next pope.

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

While the funeral is first and foremost, attention will also begin to turn to choosing Pope Francis’ successor Among the potential candidates is Cardinal Peter Turkson, who could be the first black ...