Tag: Africa
Spare a thought for refugees on United Nations World Refugee Day
At the conclusion of last Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis reminded the world that Tuesday 20 June marks the United Nations World Refugee Day.
Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time
Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to the East African nation on Sunday. He ended the long-awaited and postponed journey with words of...
“Catholic and African” – The Zaire Rite
As Pope Francis continues with his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vatican News speaks to an expert on the Zaire Rite, the...
Nigeria: Over 60 Christians killed in Benue in two months
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) highlights the challenge of insecurity in the world’s most populous black nation, amid persistent attacks...
Pope appeals for release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria
Pope Francis joins the Bishops of Nigeria in appealing for the release of 317 schoolgirls who were abducted in northwest Nigeria on Friday.
Covid Vaccine: What about Africa?
As Europe and the United States roll out aggressive anti-Covid vaccination programs, the best-case scenario is that Africa will receive a substantial volume of the vaccine only about the middle of 2021.