Arms trade is a ‘plague’ pope says on flight back from Africa
By Cindy Wooden, ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA (CNS) — At the end of six days in African countries bloodied […]
Papal trip to South Sudan
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian Leaders Push South Sudanese to Make Peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Three Christian religious leaders faced the president and vice presidents of South Sudan and told
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders ask for prayers before trip
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Before beginning their ecumenical pilgrimage of peace to South Sudan, Pope Francis and the leaders
Preaching Peace Amid Violence: Pope Heads Back to Africa
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis’ fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation,
Pope to Send Cardinal Parolin to Congo and South Sudan
By CNS – Although he postponed his own trip to Congo and South Sudan, Pope Francis has asked Cardinal Pietro
Pope Apologises for Postponing July Trip to Africa
By Cindy Wooden – Pope Francis apologised to the people of Congo and South Sudan for postponing his planned trip
Pope’s Knee Troubles Force Cancellation of July Trip to Africa
By Cindy Wooden – Because of continuing problems with his knee, Pope Francis has postponed his planned trip to Congo
War and peace: Papal visit to South Sudan offers hope for lasting unity
By Junno Arocho Esteves – As violence in South Sudan continues to raise concerns, Pope Francis’ visit in July can