The race to become the next Pope is on following the untimely death of Pop Francis earlier today.
Cardinal Peter Turkson is among the names tipped to take up the highly respected role.
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Rumors has it that he is among the frontliners of catholic leaders likely to take the mantle from Pope.
He is currently regarded as one of the most respected and popular Cardinal in the Catholic Church .
It’s been centuries since we had a Black African Pope. Cardinal Peter might just be the next .
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Cardinal Peter Turkson, 76, is a well-known figure in the Church’s social justice circles.
He is the former head of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and has been vocal on issues such as climate change, poverty and economic justice.
