African Cardinal: Fiducia Supplicans Seen as ‘Cultural Colonization, Western Imperialism’
The Congolese cardinal has been a member of Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals since his appointment in October 2020.
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‘The Congo Flows into the Tiber’: The Catholic Church in Africa’s Influence Is Growing — But Is Vatican Leadership Ready for It?
ANALYSIS: The Same-Sex Blessings Controversy Sends Mixed Signals About Africa’s Importance
Cardinal Explains How African Rejection of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Was Handled
The declaration ‘caused a shockwave in Africa,’ says Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, who explained that he wrote a seven-page letter to Pope Francis, then traveled to Rome to meet with the Pontiff, and conferred with the author of the declaration.
Bishop Urges International Community to Promote Value of Human Life After Sudan Coup
The coup has been widely condemned, with the US and the World Bank withholding aid, and the African Union suspending Sudan from the bloc.
South Sudanese Catholic Priest Returns to Minister in the Land of His Abduction
Father Charles Mbikoyo, who has been studying in Rome for a few years, is about to go back to his homeland to give hope and support to his people, traumatized by decades of war, and rehabilitate other former child soldiers.
Women Religious Across Africa Strive to Keep Their Elderly, Sick Safe From COVID-19
A partnership between the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation saw 62 congregations of sisters implement a health emergency project in care homes.
Pope Francis Hopes ‘Seeds of Peace’ Will Bear Fruit in Africa
‘I thank God, who allowed me to make this journey as a pilgrim of peace and hope,’ the Holy Father said in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 11.
Pope to Madagascar Religious, Priests and Seminarians: Never Cease to Praise God
‘We are men and women of praise,’ the Holy Father said Sept. 8.
Pope Francis to Madagascar Bishops: Defend the Human Person and the Common Good
‘We bishops, like the sower, are called to spread seeds of faith and hope on this earth,’ he said Sept. 7.
Africa: The Continent of Catholic Hope
EDITORIAL: The continent is filled with the promise of a vibrant, young and dedicated Catholic Church that continues to grow exponentially.
