The Catholic bishops of Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia are concerned about the increasing violence among herders, who are using sophisticated weapons such as AK-47s to protect their cattle against raids.

A South African archbishop has urged the government to act against xenophobic attacks, which have increased as general elections approach.

Accompaniment, not technology, might be the most caring thing we can offer those facing death.

Several Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to expedite actions that will lead to the release of Leah Sharibu and other girls held captive by Boko Haram insurgents.

The students in Kenya understood in the most visceral way the value of water. The misuse of natural resources during our age of climate change is unethical and inhuman. No matter your world view, water is special. Kids get this.

This week on "Inside the Vatican," we'll talk about some of the questions the pope emeritus' letter raises.