Nowhere in the world is the Roman Catholic Church growing faster than in Africa, a continent Francis showered with attention.

African bishops’ conferences, largely among the church’s most conservative, pushed back against Francis' positions. After he ...

Here’s what Pope Francis said of Africa in 2022: “We only see material wealth, which is why historically it has only been ...

Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...

Pope Francis’ more than 12-year pontificate deeply resonated with the people of God in Africa, with one exception related to ...

Millions around the world tuned in to watch as Pope Francis was laid to rest on 26 April, with 400,000 mourners alone paying ...

“Africa is now the hope of the church ... where the soft rumble of drums mixed with the lilt of hymns. “Pope Francis died this morning,” priest James William told worshipers, his voice ...

Central African Republic — Central African Republic’s capital had been torn apart by inter-religious violence leading up to Pope Francis’ 2015 visit, its streets haunted by fear and division.

Pope Francis passed away on Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. World leaders, ...

Pope Francis, remembered for his fight for peace, justice, and youth empowerment in Africa and South Sudan, leaves a lasting ...

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