Catholic Church Africa

Pope Leo’s Next Visit Will Be to Africa: Why This Is Good News

❝ By following in St. Augustine’s footsteps to Africa, Pope Leo hopes to deepen the dialogue between Christianity and Islam, which lies at the very heart of his papal mission: to build bridges among peoples, cultures, civilizations, religions, races, and nations.” — Stan Chu Ilo On his return flight to Rome after a deeply symbolic and pastorally courageous journey to…

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Lighting Candles of Hope: African Women as Transformational Leaders in the Church and Family

Across our continent today, Africa is blessed with countless women whose quiet strength, daily sacrifices, and deep wells of compassion are transforming our families, our communities, and our Church. Yet their influence often remains unrecognized, hidden beneath the ordinary rhythms of life. I believe that the future of Africa depends, in no small measure, on acknowledging this leadership and empowering…

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