Peter Turkson
Peter Turkson, who was a candidate for the papacy in 2013, served as president of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development until 2021. He is viewed as a moderate candidate with a social focus, addressing issues like economic justice and environmental concerns while maintaining a diplomatic approach.
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Cardinal Peter Turkson was one of the notable attendees at the conference.
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Turkey· 2025-07-04
Cardinal Peter Turkson is one of the men mentioned as a possible first African pope of the modern era.
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United Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Akwasi Atuah says an African pope would even inspire those who are not Catholic, mentioning Cardinal Peter Turkson as a possible candidate.
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Cardinal Peter Turkson is mentioned as a possible candidate for the next pope.
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Cardinal Peter Turkson is mentioned as a possible candidate for the next pope.
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Peter Turkson was also among the candidates that bettors were watching closely.
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Costa Rica· 2025-05-09
Peter Turkson from Ghana is also mentioned among the candidates for the papacy.
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Latvia· 2025-05-08
Peter Turkson is known for his relatively liberal views on social justice and human rights and could be a candidate for Pope.
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New Zealand· 2025-05-08
Ghanaian Peter Turkson is among those considered capable of being the next pontiff, representing a shift in the church's leadership.
What do NZ Catholics want from the next Pope - more reform or a return to tradition?New Zealand· 2025-05-08
Peter Turkson is mentioned as one of the candidates for the papacy.
Vatikānā sākas konklāvs pāvesta ievēlēšanai / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-07Peter Turkson is mentioned as a candidate with a 9% chance of becoming the next Pope.
Novo Papa não é escolhido em primeira votação do conclave; veja quando será próxima rodada | Mundo
Brazil· 2025-05-07He would be the first black pope in centuries and has been vocal on issues such as the climate crisis.
Who will be the next pope? Leading candidates for the conclave to consider | The papacyUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is considered a conservative candidate in the conclave with notable betting odds.
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Liechtenstein· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is the Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Coast and a prominent voice on social issues.
Conclave começa hoje; conheça os cardeais favoritos para suceder ao PapaBrazil· 2025-05-07
He was ordained a priest in 1975 and became the Archbishop of Cape Coast in 1992.
Cónclave 2025: ¿Quién lidera las millonarias apuestas para ser el nuevo Papa?Costa Rica· 2025-05-07Turkson has been mentioned as a possible first black pope and has criticized anti-gay legislation in Uganda.
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Kenya· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is considered a suitable candidate due to his previous roles in social justice issues.
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Hungary· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is listed among the potential papal candidates.
Quem são os candidatos a novo papa e a lista de papáveis neste conclaveLiechtenstein· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is one of the strong names alongside Fridolin Ambongo Besungu to potentially become the first black pope in history.
Quem é o cardeal defensor do meio ambiente e ameaçado de morte em seu país que pode virar papaLiechtenstein· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is a candidate for the papacy.
Entrikaların gölgesindeki seçim: Skandal üstüne skandal yaşandı | Bu kez bir de rekor kırılacakTurkey· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is a candidate for the papacy, with a smaller percentage in the betting odds.
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Germany· 2025-05-07
Peter Turkson is a symbol of hope and pride for African Catholics and is a potential candidate for the papacy.
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Slovenia· 2025-05-06
Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson is among the prominent candidates for the papacy.
Yeni papa kim olacak? Papa seçimi ne zaman yapılacak?Turkey· 2025-05-06
Peter Turkson is a prominent African cardinal often considered a candidate for the papacy.
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Monaco· 2025-05-05
Peter Turkson is one of the African cardinals considered as a possible candidate for the papacy.
Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-04
Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is recognized as a global voice on climate justice.
Conclave meet; Africa and Asia may hold the key to the future of CatholicsKenya· 2025-05-04
Peter Turkson is a Ghanaian cardinal who is a potential candidate to succeed Pope Francis as the first black Pope.
Crescimento do catolicismo na África e reformas de Francisco abrem caminho para primeiro Papa negro da História ModernaBrazil· 2025-05-04
Peter Turkson is a Ghanaian cardinal mentioned as a possible candidate for the papacy.
Nächster Papst aus Afrika oder Asien? Europa hat Bedenken
Switzerland· 2025-05-03
Ghana's Peter Turkson is among the favourites to be the next pope.
Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclaveKenya· 2025-05-03
Cardinal Peter Turkson shares similar views with Pope Francis on climate change and social justice.
Crescente população católica da África pode moldar o próximo papado; saiba as chances do próximo Papa ser do continenteBrazil· 2025-05-02
