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Pope Francis trip to Africa 2019
Nine Things You May Have Missed from Pope Francis’ Visit to Africa
Pope Francis made his fourth apostolic journey to Africa, which this time included Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. Here are nine things you might have missed:
Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa
Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the "seeds of peace" sown during his apostolic journey will bear fruit in Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Words can’t express the joy”: Father Opeka Recollects His Encounter with Pope Francis
Pope Francis is scheduled to return to Rome Tuesday morning at the conclusion of his six-day pastoral visit of three African countries: Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius. While in Madagascar, he had an encounter with one, Fr. Pedro Opeka whose apostolate involves service to the underprivileged in Madagascar. ACI Africa caught up with Fr. Opeka, memories of his encounter with Pope Francis fresh on his mind.
Pope Francis Challenges Catholic Church in Mozambique to Be ‘door to solutions’
Pope Francis urged Catholic Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go out of their way to visit others and to encourage dialogue and solutions.
What Preoccupies the Youth in Mozambique as they Meet Pope Francis Thursday?
It was pomp and color in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo when the plane carrying Pope Francis was sported in the skies.
Pope Francis Arrives in Mozambique for 3-Nation Trip
Pope Francis arrived in Maputo, Mozambique on Wednesday, kicking off a Sept. 4-10 trip to sub-Saharan Africa. The pope was greeted by government officials at a welcoming ceremony, with singing crowds lining the streets.
“We hope he takes them”: Nun Behind Liturgical Vestments of Pope Francis in Mozambique
Just a couple of days before Pope Francis begins his fourth African trip, the religious sisters who have made ready the liturgical vestments for the Public Papal Mass in Mozambique are hoping that he will bring back to the Vatican the vestments and continue using them in memory of his pastoral trip to the Southern Africa country.
A 1,030-Person Choir to Animate Public Papal Mass in Mozambique
In Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, the first stop of Pope Francis’ three-nation visit of Africa, a 1,030-person choir is rehearsing to animate the Public Papal Mass scheduled for Friday, September 6, ACI Africa learned at the venue where the Holy Father will celebrate the Mass. --
Popemobile Assembled in Madagascar Regarded A Symbol of Hope
The popemobile that was assembled in Madagascar and officially unveiled Friday, August 30 has been described as a symbol of hope for the island country in the Indian Ocean.
“I long for the moment I will meet you”: Pope Francis to Mozambicans
Ahead of his trip to Africa, Pope Francis has expressed his longing to meet the citizens of Mozambique, the first of the three countries he will be visiting September 4-10.
What Pope Francis Should Tell “religious leaders of Africa” During His Trip
As the countdown of the fourth pastoral trip of Pope Francis to Africa gets to just days, a Church leader on the continent is asking the Pontiff to have a particular message that challenges religious heads.
