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Africa’s 3 Popes and the continent’s two candidates in the running to succeed Pope Francis

Africa’s 3 Popes and the continent’s two candidates in the running to succeed Pope Francis

Two African Cardinals are on the list of those who could succeed Pope Francis. The Catholic Church has only seen three popes from African in its history.

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