Pope Francis Prays for Cyclone Victims in Madagascar
More than 100 people have been killed this month by deadly storms. The national meteorological service predicts that another cyclone could hit the island on Feb. 22.
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Pope Francis Tells Mauritius’ Leaders: Economic Growth Is Good But at What Cost?
Pope Francis met with civic leaders in Port Louis on the last day of his trip.
Pope Francis Preaches ‘Missionary Momentum’ at Mass in Mauritius
The eastern African country is the Holy Father’s final stop on his six-day, three-country apostolic journey.
Madagascans Give the Pope, and a Local Hero, a Memorable Welcome
Akamasoa youngsters gave an exuberant and joyful welcome on Our Lady’s birthday, not only to Pope Francis, but also Father Pedro Opeka — indicative of the great affection the Madagascan poor have for him.
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 Visits Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’
At the community founded by Vincentian Father Pedro Opeka, the Holy Father praised their ‘prophetic witness of hope’ and asked for their prayers.
In Madagascar, Pope Francis Says That Joy Lightens the Demands of Discipleship
“For us as Christians, our sacrifices only make sense in the light of the joyful celebration of our encounter with Jesus Christ,” the pope said.
Pope Encourages Madagascar’s Civic Leaders to Work for ‘Integral Development’
Pope Francis praised the country’s aspiration to “stability and peace, through a fruitful democratic alternation that shows respect for the complementarity of styles and visions.”
Pope Francis Discusses St. Therese’s ‘Little Way’ in Talk With Religious Sisters
Pope Francis spoke off-the-cuff for a short homily following Terce, or midmorning prayer, at the Carmel of St. Joseph in Antananarivo Sept. 7.
Pope Francis Urges Mozambican Catholics to Pray for Their Enemies
Mozambique fought a civil war from 1977 to 1992 between Frelimo, a socialist party that has ruled the country since it gained independence in 1975, and Renamo, an anti-communist organization.
