Pope Francis Flies Into African Storm Over His Call to Decriminalize Homosexual Relations
Comments the Holy Father made in a recent interview could threaten to overtake his mission of peace.
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Catholic Bishops in Africa Recall ‘Great Self-Sacrifice’ of Pope Benedict XVI
Writing on behalf of Catholic bishops in Africa, Cardinal Ambongo spoke fondly of the late Pope Emeritus.
Africa’s Leaders Gather in DC as Religious Persecution in Nigeria is Still Being Ignored
Persecution of Christians and other religious minorities, including minority sects within Islam, is on the rise in Nigeria, according to religious and human rights organizations.
An American Priest in Togo
Father William Ryan is optimistic for the future of the Church in Togo, which is now sending priests to serve as missionaries in France, the country’s former colonial ruler.
African Nations Stand Alone Against Abortion and Gender Ideology at the UN
A United Nations resolution defining abortion as a human right and advancing gender ideology was adopted this month with overwhelming support from Western countries but was opposed by a group of mainly African nations.
Papal Nuncio Expelled by Nicaragua Sent to Africa
Archbishop Sommertag was appointed apostolic nuncio to Nicaragua on Feb. 15, 2018, at a time when the country was in a serious social and political crisis that later led to massive anti-government demonstrations.
Religious Sisters Become Pioneers of Hydroelectric Power in Africa
Some of the first to recognize the benefits of small-scale hydropower were religious communities in Africa.
Pope Francis ‘Greatly Disappointed’ Over Missing Trip to Africa This Week
In a video message published on July 2, the Pope urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope in God.
After Canceling Papal Trip, Pope Francis Will Send Cardinal Parolin to Visit Africa
Cardinal Parolin’s visit will take place July 1-8.
Pope Francis’ July Trip to Africa Postponed for Health Reasons
Pope Francis was planning to spend July 2-5 in the Congolese cities of Kinshasa and Goma, and July 5-7 in the South Sudanese capital Juba.
