As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa have been voicing their opinions about the kind of leader they would love to see elected to replace Pope Francis.
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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – As cardinals prepare to meet in a conclave at the Vatican to elect a new pope, Catholic bishops in Cameroon and around Africa have been voicing their opinions about the kind of leader they would love to see elected to replace Pope Francis.
“Following the death of a pope, the process unfolds in three key stages. First, after the funeral, the cardinals gather to assess the current challenges facing the Church. This initial discussion helps them define the qualities necessary for the next pope — someone who can effectively address these challenges,” said Bishop Philipe Allain Mbarga of Ebolowa.
