Pope Francis in Africa
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Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya
Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to... Read more
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit
Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if... Read more
Pope to Kenyan families: 'radiate God’s love'
Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly. He also made an... Read more
Pope Francis in Kenya: no matter what our divisions, we must work for peace
Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Pope Francis sends greetings to Africa ahead of this week's trip
Pope Francis sent two video messages Monday ahead of his tri-nation visit to Africa, speaking his intent to bring “consolation... Read more
The Pope in a war zone – what his visit means to Central African Republic
Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic next week will be the first time he steps into an active... Read more
As Pope's visit nears, Ugandans fight external push for contraception
One topic Ugandans expect Pope Francis to address in his upcoming visit to the country is the push by certain... Read more
Pope Francis is going to Kenya - and here's what people are talking about
As anticipation mounts in Africa ahead of Pope Francis’ coming visit, one Kenyan bishop said his country is excited to... Read more
Africa abuzz ahead of Pope’s visit, Ugandan archbishop says
As his country gets ready to receive their spiritual ‘grandfather,’ Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda said Pope Francis’... Read more
Ugandans are eagerly preparing for papal visit with prayer, penance
In anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to their country, the head of the Ugandan bishops' conference has called on... Read more
