If you think of global Catholicism, your mind might still go straight to Europe, but the faith's center of gravity is rapidly shifting. You're about to learn why Africa is becoming the new heartland of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis's recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan highlighted Africa's growing importance to the Catholic Church.
This trip, initially planned for 2022 but postponed due to the Pope's knee issues, marked his 40th international journey.