Global Church News

A glance at Mozambican media as Pope Francis arrives

Sep 05, 2019

Pope Francis has arrived in Mozambique. He landed on Mozambican soil after 6 pm. Local media has played a very critical role in informing people about the visit of Pope Francis. Government, private and Church media have all been generally united and positive about the visit.
Journalists joke with Pope about being stuck in the elevator

Sep 05, 2019

Making the rounds greeting the journalists on board the papal flight is always an occasion for Pope Francis to express his esteem and friendship, as well as granting responses which, even if informal, make the news.
Maputo awaits Pope francis

Sep 05, 2019

The people of Maputo gather, as they joyfully wait for the papal plane to land at Maputo Airport.
Philippine “Season of Creation” calls for action on “Laudato si”

Sep 05, 2019

Cardinal Tagle launched the “Season of Creation” on Sunday, the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation". The month-long campaign intends to urge action on caring for “our common home”.
Pope Francis departs for his 31st Apostolic Journey

Sep 05, 2019

Pope Francis set off from Rome on Wednesday morning shortly after 8:00 a.m. for his 31st Apostolic Journey abroad, during which he will visit Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
Abu Dhabi National Geographic to broadcast a documentary on the Pope in the Emirates

Sep 05, 2019

Entitled "The Peace Visit", it retraces the highlights of the Gulf trip. Divided into three parts, the feature shows the preparatory work, the meetings and the implications on the population and local institutions. An event that is part of the initiatives for the Year of Tolerance.
Pope in Mozambique praises peace and encourages encounter

Sep 05, 2019

Pope Francis addresses Authorities, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and representatives of Civil Society, and encourages a culture of encounter and a culture of peace.
Peace through justice and forgiveness, not only in Africa

Sep 05, 2019

Pope Francis launches a strong appeal for reconciliation in his first speech in Mozambique, recalling that peace is not only the absence of war but an untiring commitment to restoring people’s rights and dignity, all of which requires a hefty dose of forgiveness.
Pope Francis kicks off Africa tour in violence-hit Mozambique

Sep 04, 2019

Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique on Wednesday at the start of a three-nation tour of Indian Ocean African countries hard hit by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.
Card Sako: Common strategy and protection of Christians to guarantee a future for Iraq

Sep 04, 2019

In a letter appealing to the institutions and the civilian population the cardinal hopes for a courageous political dialogue to overcome crisis and difficulties. The dangers of a US-Iran conflict that will cause "ruin, destruction and fragmentation". Muslim government and authorities must encourage and preserve the Christian presence.