In Senegal’s holy cave, wishes become miracles and a call for church change

In Senegal, tens of thousands of Catholics and even some Muslims join a sacred pilgrimage each year to honour the Black Madonna.
A coastal town once blessed by Pope John Paul II, now draws new prayers as the Vatican mourns Pope Francis - and the world awaits his successor.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Popenguine, Senegal.

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