Tag: Africa
Data confirms Catholic Church in Asia and Africa growing exponentially
Credit: Rome Reports
New data from the church's Central Statistical Office confirms that the Catholic Church in Asia and Africa continues to grow exponentially.
It remains...
Cardinal addresses ‘exaggerated expectations’ on Synod
The synod on synodality is not geared to "resolve particular problems" in the Catholic Church, such as the blessing of same-sex unions or women's ordination, but to explore ways for the church to discuss and address such issues, a cardinal said.
Philippa Martyr: These are models we can work with
It’s always interesting to see what’s going on in the Church overseas. I’ve got two very uplifting stories for you, both involving the Church...
Out of the Heart of Darkness
When Lilian Akello was 32, members of the Lord’s Resistance Army killed her two sons, then kidnapped her.
“I lived in the forest for several...
From Manly to Malawi
“I was sitting on the floor with little Christina who was dying, helping her forgive her mother who had died from AIDs a few months earlier.
Q&A with Fr John Flader: The campaign for death
I come from Africa, where the health system is nowhere near as good as it is here, so that consequently more people die in...
Kidnapped priest tells of harrowing ordeal
Fr Maccalli never doubted his mission, praying for those who kept him captive in Africa.
Pope reveals African priorities
The environment and greater solidarity were among concerns raised by Pope Francis in Africa.
