Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson

Cardinal Turkson, aged 76, is a Ghanaian cardinal and a significant figure in the Catholic Church, noted for his energetic personality and advocacy on social issues. He was the first Ghanaian to be elevated to the cardinalate and has been a prominent voice on various global issues. Although he has previously expressed reluctance about the papacy, his background and experience position him as a notable contender as the Church prepares for the upcoming conclave following the death of Pope Francis.