As the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope on May 7, Cardinal Robert Sarah of Guinea is emerging as a frontrunner.
The Guinean cleric is gaining widespread support at home, with both Christians and Muslims in Conakry rallying behind his candidacy.
Pope Francis, who died on April 21, was laid to rest in St. Peter’s Basilica, paving the way for 133 cardinal electors to choose his successor.
Many in Guinea see Sarah’s potential election as a historic moment for both the country and the African continent.
