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Church leaders in Zimbabwe discuss beatification cause of lay missionary
On Thursday the Catholic Church in Zimbabwe began a three-day meeting to consider the cause of canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary to the area in the 1970s, who could become the country's first canonized saint.
Youths in Madagascar Invest in Sale of Papal Gadgets
Youths in Madagascar have seized the opportunity of the presence of Pope Francis in their country to invest in the sale of papal gadgets.
Pray for Your Enemies, Pope Francis Tells Mozambican Catholics
Jesus calls his followers to a high standard – to forgive their enemies, to pray for those who have hurt them, and to seek reconciliation, Pope Francis said at Mass in Mozambique Friday.
Pope Francis Commends Mozambican HIV Clinic Community as Good Samaritans
Visiting the Zimpeto health clinic Friday, Pope Francis told the community that their care for the suffering recalls for him the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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.
Do Not Let Go of Joy, Pope Francis Urges Youth in Mozambique
Pope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their country’s challenges, but to confront them with joy and hope.
Peace Requires Perseverance, Pope Francis tells Mozambican Authorities
In his opening speech in Mozambique Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the country’s authorities to work diligently for peace.
Religious Leaders in South Africa Tell Politicians to Stop Promoting Xenophobia
Religious leaders in South Africa have condemned the ongoing xenophobia in the country that has taken the form of “deplorable violence, thuggery and looting” and told political leaders to desist from promoting the vice.
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.
What Does Pope Francis Carry In His Black Briefcase? He Does Not Let Anyone To Carry It
Pope Francis has started a new apostolic journey to Africa, and will visit Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. As on other occasions he has boarded the plane carrying a black briefcase.
One-on-One with Coordinator of Pope’s Visit in Mozambique: Challenges, Opportunities
Pope Francis is expected to begin his fourth pastoral visit of Africa in Mozambique, where Church leaders appointed Bishop Antonio Juliasse, the Auxiliary Bishop of Maputo to coordinate the Papal trip. Bishop Juliasse granted ACI Africa an interview at his residence in Maputo a couple of days before the Pope arrival. He spoke about the complexity of the task, the challenges he encountered and the opportunities he has had over the last several months.
“It will be my joy to proclaim the Gospel among your people”: Pope Francis to Mauritians
Just a day before Pope Francis begins his Fourth Pastoral visit to Africa, he has addressed the people of God in Mauritius through a video message in which he anticipates his joy when he will be among them.
Pope's Visit Expected to Calm People’s Anger against God and Nature in Mozambique
As a mood of excitement characterize Mozambique’s capital ahead of Pope Francis’ return to Africa for the fourth time, the recent challenges the country has experienced seem to inform people’s expectations, ACI Africa has been told in Maputo.
Solidarity is Strong in the Catholic Church in Madagascar Ahead of Pope Francis Visit
Later this week, Pope Francis visit the island nation of Madagascar, a place where the faith is practiced with simplicity and with a strong solidarity, according to one priest on the island nation.
October Africa Regional Conference on Human Trafficking to Focus on Awareness
The Africa regional conference on human trafficking planned for next month, the second one of its kind on the continent, will seek to create awareness on the menace of trading human beings.
Kenya’s Ban of Two Songs with Explicit Adult Lyrics is Move “to safeguard Children"
The move by the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) to ban the playing of two Tanzanian songs with explicit adult lyrics outside of children-restricted areas has been lauded as a good step in safeguarding children.
Pope Francis to people of Madagascar: "with prayer, I will reach everyone"
Barely two days to his pastoral trip to Africa, Pope Francis has sent a message to the people of Madagascar, telling them that he will reach everyone in the Island country through prayer.
“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.
