Might the next pope come from Africa?


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

Three African cardinals from DRC, Ghana and Guinea are among the contenders for the papacy so could the continent provide the first black Pope of modern times?

The Archbishop of Abuja Ignatius Kaigama spoke to the BBC about his hopes for the new leader.



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