Popular Musician Reggie Zippy Renounces His Catholic Faith after Cardinal Turkson Loses Pope Role

• Popular Ghanaian musician, Reggie Zippy, has reacted to Cardinal Peter Turkson missing out on the Pope position after the Papal Conclave election
• The famed singer expressed disappointment in the election of a non-African Pope and renounced his Catholic faith in an Instagram post
• Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, as some supported his claim, while others criticised his remarks
• In an exclusive interview with Yen.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor shared his views on Reggie Zippy renouncing his Catholic faith

Popular Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy has reacted to the election of a new Pope after the Papal Conclave election held on May 8, 2025.

In an Instagram post, he expressed disappointment in the selection of a non-African Pope, describing the process as biased.

Venting his spleen on social media, Reggie renounced his Catholic faith, claiming that the Catholic Church does not deem black people worthy of leading them.

"After 2,000 years and 267 Roman Catholic Popes elected by their peers at the Vatican, not God, I have decided to walk away from the Catholic faith cuz they don't deem any Black or African Cardinal or Prelate worthy to lead the Catholic Church as Pope," he wrote.

On May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as its 267th pope, marking a historic moment as he became the first American-born pontiff.

Upon his election, he chose the papal name Leo XIV. The announcement was made following the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, signalling the successful conclusion of the papal conclave.

The election of a new Pope commenced on May 7, 2025, with 133 cardinal electors voting. On the first day, no Pope was announced since the two-thirds majority was not achieved.

However, after four rounds of voting, the required two-thirds majority was achieved, leading to Prevost's election. His selection was unexpected, as he was not among the widely predicted frontrunners.

Cardinal Turkson's chances of becoming Pope

Meanwhile, Cardinal Peter Turkson was among the frontrunners many believed would emerge as the new Pope after the Papal Conclave elections.

In 2003, Pope John Paul II elevated him to the rank of cardinal, making him the first Ghanaian to hold this position.

Over the years, he has held several significant roles within the Vatican, including President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Cardinal Turkson has been considered a potential candidate for the papacy, especially during the 2013 and 2025 conclaves, but he was not elected after the May 9, 2025, election.

Reggie reacts to Papal Conclave election outcome

The musician, disappointed in the outcome of the Papal Conclave election, lamented in his Instagram post.

"Santa Maria🙏🏾, your Sons are robbing their ELDEST Brother of His Place at the Grotto for more than 2,000 years at the altar of Rome," he added.

See Reggie Zippy's post below:

Pastaor calls out Reggie Zippy over his move

Speaking exclusively to Yen.com.gh, a Ghanaian pastor, Apostle Eric Okai, gave insights into the matter.

“This is not true Christianity. I understand his concern, but it is not enough grounds to walk away from the church. We go to church to worship God and not man. Besides, the Pope is chosen based on prayer, so I don’t think renouncing one’s faith due to this is good,” he said.

Netizens react to Reggie Zippy's move

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some criticised Reggie, others supported his remarks.

@Dj.nana.g wrote:

"This Pope is the first American pope oo...so wanna own dey back koraa hmmmm."

@Septwilson wrote:

"I'm glad you have also seen this."

@Whats_up_gh wrote:

"Hmmm , I was hoping for a black pope."

peacefuldays77 wrote:

"I was definitely wanting a black pope, but I knew they weren't going to allow that."

@Bellbrell wrote:

"Africans are waking up now."

@phreshhprince wrote:

"@reggiezippy_official Greetings bro, please have you ever seen a whyte man oKomfo)) before? The answer is a big no. The fact that blakk people have abandoned our own ways and clinched so much to their own doesn’t mean we are part in their blueprint. The pope thing is their own and was created by them for them only .so we shouldn’t be surprised."

Schoolmate of Cardinal Turkson speaks

Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that a former schoolmate of Cardinal Peter Turkson opened up on some qualities of the renowned Ghanaian Catholic leader.

He said they had been friends for decades and shared which characteristics made the Cardinal the best candidate for a Pope.

Netizens who saw the video of Turkson's friend speaking about his nature expressed their views in the comments section.

Source: YEN.com.gh