A UN peacekeeping soldier patrols a street near Bangui’s Koudoukou mosque, Central African Republic, before the arrival of ...

In the heart of the Congo Basin, the Republic of Congo protects a globally significant rainforest, covering over 60% of the nation. This biodiversity hotspot and vital carbon sink is crucial for the ...

A look at nine cardinals being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 on Monday.

Barely two years into his papacy, Pope Francis stole the hearts of millions of Africans. In 2015, the pope made ...

Pope Francis delivers an extraordinary ‘Urbi et Orbi’ (to the city and the world) blessing, normally given only at Christmas ...

His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

Home to nearly a fifth of the Church's followers, or 272 million people, Africa is becoming increasingly important in the ...

Pope Francis visited 10 African countries during his five trips to the continent, promoting inter-religious dialogue and ...

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, the first to choose the name Francis and the first ...

His visit to Kenya was also one of the longest of his tour of African countries. He was the second pontiff to visit Kenya ...

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic hints at a meme coin related law, promoting its token to ...

Nigeria’s president says that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in ...