African students in Rome organize protest in defense of the Pope
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Rome, Italy, Mar 27, 2009 / 11:04 pm (CNA).- African students in Rome have convened a large protest to remind the international community of the inalienable rights of Africans, express their disagreement with the distortion of Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on condoms and with the companies seeking to profit from selling prophylactics in Africa.

Vatican Radio reported that the gathering will take place on Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, in order to pray the Angelus with Benedict XVI. 

The events purpose, according to organizers, is to thank the Pope for his “lucid and detailed social, cultural, spiritual, environmental and economic diagnosis” of the African continent, and for “the different solutions and paths” he pointed out so that “Africans themselves might be the artifices and protagonists of their own development.”

The African students said their message to the world is that the absolute priorities for Africa should be “food, water, energy, medical care, stable income for families, a commercial system that facilities the exporting of African products and not just the exportation of primary materials, as well as the appreciation of its own riches right there and not the looting of its resources.”

“It is also to cry out our ‘No’ about the speculations over Africa. No to the political distortion of the Pope’s message for Africa! No to those who want to make Africa one of the main markets and outlets of condoms! Yes to effective care for AIDS in Africa! Yes to education!” the students exclaimed.

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Published by: FRANCIS MUROKI
NAIROBI - KENYA 03/31/2009 12:25 PM EST
We do not need condoms in Africa. Indeed what we need most is understanding and respect for our values and traditions. In Africa we need education supported programs, we need medical care, food and support for youth programs that enhance chastity abstinence, strong christian families.
I have been involed in HI/AIDS awareness programs for the youth for many years and I know they need education and condoms distribution. Please support my programs for the youth HIV/AIDS education and awareness program. My email address is francismuroki@yahoo.com
Our competitors come with all sorts of material assistance to the young people and win them. But I know our young people better. I have been working with them for many years.
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Published by: Holly
Oswego, New York USA 03/28/2009 05:53 PM EST
A Harvard expert backs up the Pope regarding his (The Pope's) observations.
Why are people so up in arms about what the Pope said.
No one should be surprised at his comments.
He didnt tell anyone they wouldnt have access to condoms.
I guess everyone enjoys their liberal freedom to promote promiscuity in this world.
I thought FREE LOVE from the sixties was now defunct considering all of the diseases cropping up today.
I also dont understand why people dont wish to be responsible when it comes to relationships.
Anyone interested in doing some research go over to PriestsforLife.
I was a lapsed Catholic for 18 years and when I came back this website helped me to understand what it going on.
I dont care what anyone says the Pope is a great man and I think he is well aware of what is going on in Africa when it comes to AIDS and the world.
I dont think he is naive either.
He is a decent man and the only thing I see the world doing is being very meanspirited towards this great man.
A great scholar and theologian.
A brilliant man who knows about the teaching of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The world has the problem(s) not the Pope.
I can speak honestly having been in the world and getting a feel as to the promiscuity in the world.
Im not judging but I say were not improving either. We still have disease, divorce, abortion, euthanasia, unwed mothers (Who I feel for.) and etc.
Right or wrong I dont judge. Still have free speech though.
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