PHOTOS: 2 African cardinals emerge as contenders to succeed Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis on April 21 has plunged the Catholic Church into mourning — and opened the door to speculation over who might become the next pontiff. Among the potential successors, known as papabili, two African cardinals are gaining attention: Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana and Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 1. Peter Turkson (Ghana), 76, Archbishop emeritus of Cape CoastA longtime heavyweight in Church leadership, Turkson has often been