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Ongoing Femicide in South Africa “a crime against humanity”: Church Leaders Alarmed
Reports of gender-based killings targeting women and girls in South Africa have alarmed the collective body of Church leaders in one of Africa’s most industrialized countries, the Catholic leaders terming the phenomenon “a crime against humanity.”
African-led Changes Best Suited for Social Transformation in Africa: Papal Nuncio in Kenya
Changes that are appropriated and spearheaded by Africans have the best likelihood to achieve social transformation in a continent that has a good share of societal challenges, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya said at a recent event in Nairobi.
Take Action for Peace in South Sudan, African Religious Leaders Tell Heads of State
On the first anniversary of the peace agreement in South Sudan, religious leaders in Africa are pushing for peace in South Sudan and want heads of state within the African region to be proactive in the peace process, the leaders stated at a press conference in Nairobi Thursday, September 12.
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:
Optimism for First Kenyan-born Saint as Church Marks Cardinal Otunga’s Memorial
As the Church in Kenya celebrated Mass in memory of the Servant of God Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga last Friday, 16 years after his death, various faithful have expressed optimism in the process of his sainthood, regarding him as probably the first Kenyan-born saint in the making.
What Went Wrong with Attributes to Late Mugabe? Zimbabwe Bishops Reflect
Following the death of the former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, the Catholic Bishops in the landlocked Southern Africa country have reflected on the attributes to their former political leader and the wrong direction their country seems to have taken over the years under Mugabe’s protracted leadership.
Moroccan woman jailed on suspicion of procuring abortion
A Moroccan journalist has been jailed for allegedly procuring an abortion and for fornication. The country's penal code bars abortion except in cases when the mother's life is endangered.
Pope Francis Came for Everyone in Mauritius: Hindu, Clergy, Religious Testify
The pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the small Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius on Monday, has been acclaimed as a unifying factor in a country where citizens trace their backgrounds to a variety of territories, horizons, civilizations, cultures including language and religion, among other distinguishing factors.
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.
Bring 'new life' to the Church in Mauritius, Pope Francis tells Catholics
At Mass on the island nation of Mauritius Monday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to avoid worldly securities, to increase their zeal for evangelization, and to invite the young to be an active part of the Church.
Florist at Papal Mass 30-year Ago Adorns Sanctuary in Mauritius, Uses Natural Flowers
One of the florists who decorated the Public Papal Mass in Mauritius when Pope Saint John Paul II visited in 1989, Odile Desjardins, has played a leading role in adorning the sanctuary where Pope Francis is scheduled to preside over Mass on Monday, September 9.
“Disappointed, but following Pope,” 3,000 Reunions Join Papal Mass in Mauritius
As Pope Francis gets to the last leg of his three-nation pastoral visit of Africa with the Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius on Monday, September 9, a section of the faithful from the Reunion Island are disappointed that the Holy Father left out their country in his itinerary.
Anthem for Pope’s visit in Madagascar: a symbol of hope, says composer
The anthem of the Pope’s apostolic visit to Madagascar has been described as a symbol of hope of the Malagasy people in the risen Christ, its composer has disclosed to ACI Africa.
Pope to Madagascar Religious: To avoid Discouragement, focus on Praising God
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on praising God in order to find strength in times of hardship.
Pope Francis Asks for Prayers in Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’
Pope Francis Sunday visited the “City of Friendship,” a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been built through the leadership of Argentine priest Fr. Pedro Opeka, CM, who as a young man was a theology student of the future pope.
In Madagascar, Pope Francis Says that Joy Lightens the Demands of Discipleship
Pope Francis Sunday told Catholics in Madagascar that following Jesus can be demanding, but that Christ calls his disciples to place God at the center of their lives.
Jesus Has a Mission for Youth in Madagascar, Pope Francis Says at Vigil
Jesus has called you and has entrusted a mission to you, Pope Francis told a crowd of young people at a prayer vigil in Antananarivo, Madagascar Saturday.
Pope Francis Urges Bishops to Defend Common Good in Madagascar
Pope Francis told Madagascar’s bishops Saturday that the Catholic Church should participate in public life in order to promote the common good and that the bishops should not be afraid to voice their opinions on matters in society.
Perfection is Found in Small Acts of Charity, Pope Francis tells Contemplative Nuns
The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative nuns of Madagascar in impromptu remarks Saturday.
Pope encourages Madagascar's civil leaders to work for 'integral development'
In an address to the civil authorities of Madagascar Sept. 7, Pope Francis urged the leaders to embrace the “soul” of their country and to work toward an “integral development” that will not forget the poor and those most in need.
