The death of Pope Francis is deeply mourned by millions of African Catholics, as he was a champion for the marginalized and the poor, visiting 10 African countries during his papacy. His efforts included addressing modern colonialism in Kenya, fostering peace in the Central African Republic, supporting the Coptic community in Egypt, and advocating for environmental protection in Mozambique and Madagascar. His leadership solidified Africa’s significance within the Catholic Church, which now has a substantial population of one in five Catholics from the continent.
