Rise in African Catholics could affect Pope pick
theGRIO REPORT - As the Catholic College of Cardinals prepare to merge on the Vatican to elect their next pope, eyes from around the world have centered on the continent of Africa...
African papal contender wants change
VATICAN CITY (AP) - One of Africa's brightest hopes to be the next pope, Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, says the time is right for a pontiff from the developing world...
Could the next Pope be a black man?
theGRIO REPORT - Some believe the next pope will and should come from Africa. But why an African pope?...
Pope Benedict XVI resignation sparks global disbelief, grief
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Roman Catholics around the world expressed disbelief and grief Monday at the first papal resignation in six centuries...
Obama gives thanks, prayers to pope
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is sending his thanks and prayers to Pope Benedict XVI, who announced Monday that he will step down this month...
Hundreds of South Africans pray for Mandela at church
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Doctors discharged the Nobel peace laureate from the hospital Friday, and he is continuing to receive care from home...
Haitian churches provide refuge, leadership in uncertain times
theGRIO VIDEO - Many Haitians in the capital city who survived the earthquake, have filled halls of worship -- even when the halls were no longer there...
