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Thanks for “bold decision” to Visit South Sudan: Catholic Archbishop to Pope Francis
The “bold decision” of Pope Francis to realize the ecumenical visit in South Sudan is an indication of the “solidarity with us”, Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of the country’s Juba Archdiocese has said.
Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the Name of Jesus, Lay Down the Weapons of Hatred
At a Mass in South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn African country to make “a decisive contribution to changing history” by refusing to repay evil with evil.
President of Malawi Lauds Catholic Church’s “enormous socioeconomic impact”
The President of Malawi has lauded “the enormous socioeconomic impact” of the initiatives that the Catholic Church has undertaken in the Southeastern African nation.
Pope Francis Meets 2,500 Refugees in South Sudan
Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and ululations on Saturday as he arrived at a meeting with roughly 2,500 South Sudanese refugees.
Listen to Catholic Bishops, Stop Wasting Resources: Ghanaian Lawmaker to Government
A Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) has told the government to listen to the Catholic Bishops' appeal to stop wasting resources and to present an angle that is consistent with the fact that the country is “in dire straits” economically, which he says is “government-inflicted”.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference: God Accompanies People with Same-sex Attraction
On his return flight from South Sudan on Sunday, Pope Francis said that God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction.
Pope Francis’ “pure presence” in South Sudan is Beautiful: Catholic Missionary Nun
A Catholic missionary Nun working in South Sudan has expressed elation at meeting Pope Francis who is in the East-Central African country for an Ecumenical visit, noting that the Holy Father’s “pure presence” in Africa’s youngest nation means a lot for the country.
Ecumenical Visit to South Sudan “fulfillment of a great desire”: Catholic Bishop
The arrival of three global church leaders in South Sudan on Friday, February 3 is a “fulfillment of a great desire” people have been yearning for, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
“True encouragement”: Cardinal in DR Congo on Pope Francis’ “comforting presence”
Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo has described the presence of Pope Francis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as “comforting” and that it is “a true encouragement” for the people of God in the Central African nation “who are suffering in body and soul”.
Those Who Choose Christ Choose Peace: Pope Francis at Ecumenical Prayer Service in S.Sudan
About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service.
Foreign Values, “Temptations of this world” Threats to Consecrated Life in Africa: Nun
Following lifestyles that are foreign to Africa and “temptations of this world” are among aspects that threaten the future of Consecrated Life on the continent, a Catholic Nun in Nigeria has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Pope Francis Holds Moment of Silence for Slain Priests and Religious in South Sudan
Pope Francis held a moment of silence Saturday for priests and religious who have been killed in South Sudan.
Catholic Priest, Students Arrested for Chants against President after Papal Event in DRC
The students and Father Guy Julien Muluku were detained nearly 34 hours before being released shortly before 10 p.m. on Feb. 3.
“Unforgettable days spent with us”: Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Thank Pope Francis
The President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), thanked Pope Francis for the “unforgettable days” the Holy Father spent with the people of God in the country during his four-day Apostolic visit that concluded Friday, February 3.
United for Peace in South Sudan in the Nine-day “walking for peace”: Bishop, Pilgrims
Pilgrims in the nine-day “walking for peace” pilgrimage organized by the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek who arrived in Juba on Thursday, February 2, the eve of the arrival of Pope Francis in South Sudan, were united for peace and reconciliation in the country.
Latest Papal Trip Answers, “Can something good happen in South Sudan?": Legislator
A Member of Parliament (MP) in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State has said the second leg of Pope Francis' two African nation trip is a “miracle” to the people of God in the East-Central African nation.
Congolese Catholics are "a lung" for the Universal Church: Pope Francis
The enthusiasm, joy, and missionary zeal of Congolese Catholics give oxygen to the whole Church, Pope Francis said during his final meeting in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.
Catholic Charity Calls for Renewed Humanitarian Advocacy as Mozambican IDPs Face Famine
The Catholic charity, Denis Hurley Peace Institute (DHPI), has warned of impending famine in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, noting that IDPs in the embattled province are already experiencing food shortage.
“Stand up and be counted”: South African Catholic Bishop Urges Emulation of Blessed Daswa
At the anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Benedict Daswa, Bishop Xolile Thaddeus Kumalo of South Africa’s Witbank Diocese has hailed the martyr for standing up for Christ and encouraged the people of God in the country to follow his example, to “stand up and be counted”.
“Greatly touched”: Victims of Violence in DR Congo after Encounter with Pope Francis
After interacting with Pope Francis on Wednesday, February 1, victims of violence in Ituri Province in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have expressed hope that peace would return to their country and to their region.
