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Ugandan doctor links African AIDS epidemic to Western sexual values
Each day more scientists, researchers and doctors are voicing their support for Pope Benedict XVI’s statement that condoms are not... Read more
Salesian describes success of papal visit to Africa, denounces poor coverage
Fr. Filiberto Rodríguez, Superior of the Salesian Vice-Province in Angola, wrote a letter this week sharing his impressions of the... Read more
African AIDS experts voice support for Pope on condoms
More than a week after the media attacked Pope Benedict XVI for his comments on condoms and AIDS, CNA is... Read more
Jerusalem Patriarchate publishes prayer for papal trip to Holy Land
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has published a prayer of preparation for Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to Jerusalem May 8-15,... Read more
South African cardinal asks politicians to stop using churches
As South Africa’s April 22 elections approach, Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, Archbishop of Durban and spokesman for the Southern African Catholic... Read more
Pope reflects on moments of joy-filled Africa trip
En route to Rome from Africa, Pope Benedict spoke with journalists about his impressions of the African Church. The Holy... Read more
Pope Benedict praises Church in Africa, departs for Rome
Thanking everyone for the efforts made during the course of his African visit, the Holy Father delivered a brief address... Read more
Holy Father advocates for the dignity of women, highlights mothers
In his remarks to representatives of Catholic movements working for the promotion of women in Africa, Pope Benedict emphasized the... Read more
Holy Father expresses sorrow for young women killed during stampede
Prior to his homily at a Mass with bishops from the Southern Africa region yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his condolences for... Read more
Only through the light of Christ can the darkness of war and selfishness be overcome, explains Holy Father
One million people gathered in Luanda, Angola on Sunday morning for the opportunity to see Pope Benedict XVI. In his... Read more
Pope Benedict calls youth to courageously trust God with the future
Thousands of joy-filled African youth gathered in the Dos Coquerios Stadium in Luanda, Angola on Saturday afternoon to meet Pope... Read more
Baptism enables the faithful to be one in Christ, teaches Holy Father
During his homily on Saturday morning in Luanda, Angola, Pope Benedict addressed bishops, priests, religious, members of ecclesial movements and... Read more
Angolan bishops urged by Pope to fight relativism
Pope Benedict gathered the bishops of Angola and Sao Tome at the apostolic nunciature on Friday night to speak about... Read more
Media missing ‘true story’ of Pope advancing hope in Africa, local leader says
An African pro-life leader has noted the stark contrast between hostile media reports on Pope Benedict XVI’s Africa visit and... Read more
Pope meets with Angolan leaders, cautions against ‘reproductive health’ groups
Pope Benedict addressed civil leaders and bishops of Angola in a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Friday. In his... Read more
‘Seize the moment the Lord has given you,’ Pope exclaims as he departs for Angola
Preparing to depart Cameroon for Angola, the second stop of his African visit, the Holy Father addressed the country’s President... Read more
Pope offers guidance on creating reconciliation in Africa
Winding down his final day in Cameroon, Pope Benedict met with 12 members of the Special Council for Africa of... Read more
Pope explains second prong of AIDS strategy
On Thursday afternoon, after having celebrated Mass with 70,000 people, Pope Benedict traveled to a home for young people with... Read more
Pope’s visit to Angola is great moment in country’s history, says bishop
Bishop Filomeno Viera Dias of Cabinda said Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Angola, which begins today, constitutes “a great historic... Read more
Archbishop explains working document for African Synod
Following the conclusion of Mass in Yaounde on Thursday afternoon, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops... Read more
