Who was the first cardinal of Ghana?
Turkson is the first Ghanaian cardinal and was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the papal conclave of 2005 that elected Pope Benedict XVI and the papal conclave of 2013 that elected Pope Francis.
Who is Cardinal Turkson?
Archbishop of Cape Coast by St John Paul II and made Cardinal in 2003. He was President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference 1997-2005, and since 2003 has been Chancellor of the Catholic University College of Ghana.
Who is the cardinal of Ghana?
Africa’s leading candidate for Pope is 64-year-old Cardinal Peter Turkson who is also the Vatican’s peace and justice office. Peter Turkson became the first-ever Ghanaian cardinal in 2003 when he was appointed by Pope John Paul II. Will Ross reports.
How many cardinals are in Ghana?
Ghana currently has one cardinal at the Vatican. Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, who was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, is currently the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
How many African cardinals are there?
29 Cardinals
As of June 26, 2020, there are also 29 Cardinals from Africa, out of 222, and 400,000 catechists.
Who will be the next pope?
Papabili in future conclave – The Next Pope (2020)
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Wilfrid Napier | Will not be part of a future conclave. |
| United States | Sean Patrick O’Malley | Also papabile in 2013. |
| Canada | Marc Ouellet | Also papabile in 2013. |
| Italy | Pietro Parolin |
How many languages does cardinal Tagle speak?
English
Tagalog
Luis Antonio Tagle/Languages
Who is the first black pope?
Pope Victor I
| Pope Saint Victor I | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Zephyrinus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Early 2nd Century AD Africa Proconsulare, Roman Empire |
| Died | 199 AD Rome, Roman Empire |
Can there be a female pope?
But a woman is barred from becoming pope, because the person chosen for the position would have to be ordained — and women are barred from becoming priests. According to the Catholic Church catechism, Jesus Christ chose 12 men to be his apostles, and they in turn chose men to continue their ministry.
Can Cardinal Tagle speak Italian?
Tagle is fluent in speaking his native Tagalog language, as well as the English and Italian languages. He is also proficient in reading Spanish, French, and Latin.