Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is known for his deep commitment to social justice and his growing influence within the African Church.

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 76, is a Catholic cardinal and prelate who has been the chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

A former schoolmate of Cardinal Peter Turkson shared why the Ghanaian would be the best candidate to succeed Pope Francis, ...

Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is seen as one of the Church's most influential men from Africa, where Christianity is quickly growing - and which some believe could be the birthplace of the next pope.

The video captured the moment when Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana walked up to the podium and then placed his right hand on a passage of the Bible. He then fluently recited the oath of secrecy in ...

As the Catholic world anticipates the selection of a new pope, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is once again considered a leading contender—potentially to become the first African pontiff in ...

The 2024 movie, Conclave, brilliantly depicted the intense drama surrounding the selection of a new pope. It reveals that the process is less about prayer and more about politics, perception, and ...

At one point late Tuesday, Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana unseated Cardinal Tagle in second place, with odds as high as 21%. To compare, Tagle's chances retreated to 17%, while Parolin remained ...

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Reports from Vatican City and international Catholic sources confirm that Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana stands as a leading contender for the papacy at a time when Africa ...

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Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson is seen as one of the Church's most influential men from Africa, where Christianity is quickly growing, and which some believe could be the birthplace of the next pope.

Baker is an award-winning foreign correspondent based in Rome. She has reported for TIME from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Baker is an award-winning foreign correspondent based in Rome.