The pope is praying especially for peace in Syria, Nigeria and the Koreas.
Africa
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As South Sudan war drags on, churches do their best to help displaced
Since civil war began to rip apart South Sudan’s fragile democracy in 2013, roughly one-third of the country’s 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
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After priest is killed in Congo, clerics say they won’t be intimidated
Roman Catholic priests in eastern Congo are vowing to continue their work in parishes, schools and clinics after the murder of one of their brethren this week in the largely lawless region.
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The death of Winnie Mandela marks the end of an era
The “struggle era” in South Africa is ending.
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Former South African president Jacob Zuma summoned to court on corruption charges
Catholic leaders in South Africa praise the court decision to summon Zuma, saying it proves that no one is above the law.
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Priest’s death shows fragility of peace in Central African Republic
Cardinal Dieudone Nzapalainga of Bangui joined Imam Omar Kobine Layama March 26 in denouncing the priest’s killing.
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A new president may not mean a totally fresh start for South Africa
New president Cyril Ramaphosa has brought hope to South Africa, but he still comes from the party responsible for the disastrous reign of Jacob Zuma.
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African young adults say pre-synod meeting is a chance to change the world
“Finally, the church in Rome has decided to give us a platform,” Nneji said.
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Bishop accuses U.N. troops of rape in the Central African Republic
“Women are selling their bodies to the Blue Helmets out of desperation,” said Bishop Juan Aguirre Munoz of Bangassou.
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Rwanda closes hundreds of churches and arrests pastors
On Tuesday (March 6), police detained six pastors, accusing them of conspiring to rally other clergy in defiance of the government’s shutdown orders.