Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is a top contender to succeed Pope Francis, potentially becoming the first Black pope in over 1,500 years.

Peter Turkson, Ghanaian cardinal of Cape Coast, is a leading figure in the Church, known for his diplomacy, leadership, and ...

Former Bishop of the Cape Coast Cardinal Peter Turkson considered one of the front runners to become the next pontiff ...

A contender to be the first black pope in modern times - With Pope Francis's passing, focus turns to Cardinal Peter Turkson, ...

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis's open coffin, as world leaders ...

With the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana and Cardinal Robert Sarah from Guinea emerged as two ...

As the world mourns Pope Francis, the race to choose his successor begins behind closed doors. News of the pontiff’s death ...

Following Pope Francis's demise on Monday, April 22, 2025, a number of top cardinals of the Catholic Church have been named ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

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

Following Pope Francis' death, a famous Ghanaian clergyman has emerged as one of the main candidates to become the next Pope, ...