Papal African Visit News
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Pope: We have fewer children because we are too attached to individual well-being
Sep 11, 2019
During the in-flight press conference on his way back from three African nations, Pope Francis recalls the joy of the children he met and says the State has the duty to care for families. He says that xenophobia is “a disease” and appeals for the safeguarding of cultural identity in the face of ideological colonization. He reflects on criticism he receives and answers a question regarding the rumours of a possible schism in the Church saying “I pray it will not happen, but I am not afraid.”
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Pope Francis made us proud to be Mauritians!
Sep 11, 2019
Pope Francis’ one day visit to Mauritius saw the entire population come together to welcome their special guest.
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Pope thanks Our Lady upon return to Rome from Apostolic Journey
Sep 11, 2019
Pope Francis offers a prayer to Mary upon his return to Rome after his Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
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Pope returning to Vatican after 31st Apostolic Journey abroad
Sep 10, 2019
Pope Francis concluded his three-leg Apostolic Visit to Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius on Tuesday morning. He is scheduled to touch down in Rome at about 7pm local time.
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Anglican Archbishop of Mauritius: 'Pope's visit a blessing'
Sep 10, 2019
Archbishop Ian Ernest is the Anglican Bishop of Mauritius and former Primate of the Anglican Church of the Indian Ocean. He speaks of the joy in recei
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South Africa says it is caring for displaced foreign nationals
Sep 10, 2019
South Africa says following the unrest and violence in the Gauteng province hundreds of foreign nationals have been displaced.
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Pope to clergy and religious in Madagascar: ‘be a sign of His living presence’
Sep 10, 2019
Pope Francis’ last official engagement in Madagascar saw him meeting with priests, men and women religious, consecrated persons, seminarians, novices and postulants whom he encouraged to continue to fight their battles in prayer and in praise.
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Pope at Mass in Mauritius: Be a youthful, joyful, missionary Church
Sep 10, 2019
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass at the Mary Queen of Peace Monument in Port Louis. In his homily he describes the Beatitudes as “a Christian’s identity card”.
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Pope to Mauritius’ authorities: Promote jobs for youth, welcome migrants
Sep 10, 2019
Pope Francis greets the authorities, representatives of civil society, and diplomatic corps of Mauritius, and urges them to welcome migrants and to extend economic well-being to all young people.
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Pope Francis begins Apostolic Journey to Mauritius
Sep 09, 2019
Pope Francis kicks off his one-day Apostolic Journey to Mauritius, flying from Madagascar to the island nation in the Indian Ocean.
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