Can the next pope come from Africa?

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As the world complains of the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment when choosing its next spiritual leader.

Three African cardinals from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana and Guinea are among the contenders for the papacy, so can the continent secure the first black pope of modern times?

Abuzha’s Archbishop Ignatius Kaygama spoke to the BBC about his hopes for the new leader.

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