Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Re: AN AFRICAN POPE?

TF, there is a particular "symbolism" of a black African Pope that will resonate with me, and will be spectacular in today's delegitimization of diversity, equity, and inclusion: the thrilling spectacle of the apostles of a racial order bowing in symbolic homage to a black pope of African descent. 

Edward Kissi

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On Apr 21, 2025, at 7:13 PM, Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:



Dear Ed:

Regarding your statement below in red, is the Pope a Development Officer? Are African Catholics not entitled to that symbolism? Any office that can bring peace is far more than enough.

 

After all, there is nothing that a black pope will bring to the miserable lives of many in Africa.

TF

 

From: 'Edward Kissi' via USA Africa Dialogue Series <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com>
Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com <usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com>
Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - AN AFRICAN POPE?

I have grown exhausted about my African brethren always waxing hopeful for an African Pope anytime a white one dies. I understand that hope is now virulent in Ghana. Again!

A few dead pope's ago, my African brothers went high heavens over Nigeria's Cardinal Arinze. They got the white Pope Ratzinger. Then my African brothers went "popeful" again when Ratzinger retired. Again, they waxed hopeful about Ghana's Cardinal Turkson. They got a white Pope Francis.

When will my African brothers stop dreaming about a black African Pope?

Well, over here in America no one is speculating about a black African Pope this time around. I stopped hoping decades ago, but I wish those hoping well. We shall see! I will not bet on it.

After all, there is nothing that a black pope will bring to the miserable lives of many in Africa. The thrill of symbolism? I can do without it.

Edward Kissi


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