The Bishop of Killaloe believes a successor for Pope Benedict may come from Africa.
Attention is turning to Joseph Ratzinger's replacement after the 85
year old pontiff announced his retirement yesterday and a successor is
expected to be appointed by Easter.
Killaloe Bishop Kieran O'Reilly - who was formerly the Superior
General of the Society of African Missionaries - worked previously with a
number of cardinals who could be in line for the job of Pope, including
Peter Turkson from Ghana, and Robert Sara- from Guinea.
Asked about speculation that a black Pope may be elected Bishop O'Reilly told Clare FM's it's a real possibility.