There are an estimated 281 million Catholics in Africa—roughly 20% of the world’s total Catholic congregation

There are an estimated 281 million Catholics in Africa—roughly 20% of the world’s total Catholic congregation—and they are closely watching to see what Pope Leo’s papacy means for the continent, writes Ebenezer Obadare. https://t.co/pnPETUe8mD

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