Last month while he was in Africa, Pope Francis was asked if his relationship with God had changed since he was elected pope. Our Sunday Visitor managing editor Scott Warden writes that, for the faithful, ...
Having gone to Africa as a pilgrim of peace and hope, Pope Francis said he hoped the seeds planted there by his visit would bear abundant fruit for everyone.
Some studies suggest that before long the Catholic population of sub-Saharan Africa will account for as many as 40% of Catholics worldwide. Pope Francis’ journey to the three African nations indicates how important Africa has ...
During a week-long trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, Pope Francis celebrated culture and faith with locals and discussed the countries’ futures with the nations’ faith and governmental leaders. The pope celebrated Mass in all ...
Pope Francis told reporters he hoped and prayed the Catholic Church would not experience a new schism, but human freedom means people always have had and will have the "schism option." "I pray that there ...
Pope Francis continues to be a pope of surprises, and he made a special trip on September eighth to address the Akamasoa Association, more informally called the “city of friendship” in Madagascar’s capital of Antananarivo. ...
Statistical indicators show Mauritius' rapid economic growth has benefited all sectors of society, lifting thousands out of poverty over the past 30 years, but Pope Francis still urged the island's Catholics to be careful.
Standing where the phrase "by the sweat of their brow" is a daily reality for hundreds of Madagascar's poor, Pope Francis prayed for those whose daily bread is earned by hard physical labor and for ...
Rejecting violence, promoting interreligious harmony, caring for the environment and stamping out government corruption are expected to be high on the agenda Sept. 4-10 when Pope Francis visits Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius.
The grisly murders of missionary priests and a local priest, a lay volunteer and 40 seminarians in Burundi are the focus of a recently opened investigation into their sainthood cause. Catholic bishops in this central African ...
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