African bishops reject the idea of blessing same-sex couples
New tensions, a new stage in the tense relations between the Vatican and bishops’ Conferences in Africa. Last December, the Vatican authorized blessings for so-called […]
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Bishops of Angola and São Tomé order that no blessings be given to “irregular couples”
The bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) have expressed “perplexity” about blessings to “irregular couples” and have determined that they […]
Senegal wishes to welcome Pope Francis for a visit
Senegal’s Minister of Air Transport and Airport Infrastructure Development Antoine Mbengue expressed Sunday December 10 the West African country’s wish to see the Head of […]
Cabo Verde wants Pope’s visit during jubilee period of 500 years of the Diocese of Santiago
The Cape Verdean President, José Maria Neves, expressed his desire to have Pope Francis in the country. “It would be extraordinarily important if during the […]
Mozambique: Pope recalls murdered nun
Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored the Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique. Speaking from the window […]
Pope postpones trip to DRC and South Sudan at doctors’ request
Pope Francis, 85, has been forced to postpone his trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, scheduled for July 2-7, because […]
Pope Francis prepares for African tour despite health issues
Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a […]
Tigray: Ethiopian government remains firm with the Pope, the G7 and Washington
In a week’s time, parliamentary elections will be held in Ethiopia, which is increasingly isolated diplomatically because of the situation in Tigray. Prime Minister Abiy […]
Ethiopia: Pope Francis calls for prayers for famine-stricken Tigray
The humanitarian crisis in Tigray has Pope Francis concerned. In front of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 13, the pontiff […]
Pope Francis calls for peace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic
Pope Francis once again calls for peace and dialogue in the Central African Republic. This Wednesday, January 6, after having blessed the faithful from a […]