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Cardinal Napier: ‘We need someone to build on the Francis foundation’

The South African cardinal talks conclaves, Cardinal Becciu, and Vatican financial reform

Susanna Pinto
Apr 29, 2025
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South African Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier of South Africa has led an interesting life.

Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier. Image credit: Susanna Pinto/Pillar media

Born in Swartberg, South Africa in 1941.

Ordained a priest in 1970, he became a bishop in 1980 and in 1992 he was named the Archbishop of Durban and was made a cardinal in 2001, participating in the co…

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