Africans root for first black pope in modern history

Names from Ghana, DRC and Ivory Coast circulating as speculation swirls on a possible African successor to Pope Francis

22 April 2025 - 17:45
By Reuters

Names from Ghana, DRC and Ivory Coast circulating as speculation swirls on a possible African successor to Pope Francis

This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.

Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Sign In

Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.