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...
Pope Benedict to resign over health
(AP) - Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he lacks the strength to fulfill his duties and on Feb. 28 will become the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The announcement sets the stage for a conclave in March to elect a new leader for world's 1 billion Catholics...
