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Pope Francis asks for prayers in Madagascar's 'City of Friendship' Watch
Pope Francis Sunday visited the "City of Friendship," a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been built through ... continue reading
Pope to Madagascar religious: To avoid discouragement, focus on praising God Watch
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on ... continue reading
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Peace requires perseverance, Pope Francis tells Mozambican authorities Watch
In his opening speech in Mozambique Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the country's authorities to work diligently for peace. Maputo, ... continue reading
Do not let go of joy, Pope Francis urges youth in Mozambique Watch
Pope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their country's challenges, ... continue reading
Before it hits the road, the 'popemobile' takes to the seas Watch
Ahead of a papal trip to Africa, the "popemobile" - the vehicle in which Pope Francis will travel - has been shipped from Kenya to ... continue reading
With plea to global community, Rohingya mark 2 years as refugees Watch
Two years after a surge of state-sponsored violence in Burma forced more than 1 million members of the Rohingya Muslim minority group to ... continue reading
Abortion groups in South Africa can't find doctors willing to perform abortions Watch
Despite efforts by abortion advocates to expand the number of abortion clinics in South Africa, doctors in the country are largely ... continue reading
Cardinal Ouedraogo elected president of African bishops' conference Watch
During the plenary assembly celebrating its golden jubilee, the leadership organization for bishops' conferences in Africa elected Cardinal ... continue reading
Eritreans suffering from seizure of Catholic health clinics, aid group says Watch
The Eritrean government's recent closure of all Catholic-run health clinics in the country will have devastating effects for the people of ... continue reading
Nicaraguan cardinal calls on OAS to speak with victims of nation's crisis Watch
The Archbishop of Managua asked Sunday that the Organization of American States dialogue with the victims of Nicaragua's sociopolitical ... continue reading