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After Pope Leo’s Visit, what next for the Church in Africa?
Reflecting on Pope Leo’s visit to Cameroon, Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bamenda posed an urgent question with striking clarity: “The Pope has given speeches and messages. We have all clapped. We are all happy. What next?”
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