Nov 30, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news, Papal visit to Africa
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA (CNS) — Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be. Obviously tired, but...
Nov 30, 2015 | 2015 Archives, Latest news, Papal visit to Africa, Year of Mercy
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — Pope Francis ended his visit to the violence-torn Central African Republic with cries for peace and pleas for a mercy that seeks and grants forgiveness. In a country where political and...