The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.
Category: World
Why Pope’s death leaves Argentines ‘orphaned’ in more ways than one
Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina – but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest
Several names are in the fray as cardinals prepare to gather in the Vatican to elect Pope Francis’ successor.
Large explosions at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
More than 20 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir
The region’s chief minister said the attack was “much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years”.
We’re orphans now, say Gaza Catholics the Pope called daily
Pope Francis had a close relationship with Gaza’s tiny Christian community and used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
Man missing after rare shark attack in Israel
Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.
Burkina Faso army says it foiled ‘major’ coup plot
The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Georgian-Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli dies aged 91
He was known for gigantic and often controversial monuments, including some taller than the Statue of Liberty.