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Fidel Castro meets Pope Benedict XVI

March 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Greeted by throngs of Catholic worshipers from across the region, Pope Benedict XVI ended his two-country tour in Havana’s Revolution Plaza with a reference to what he described as a need for “authentic freedom.” Changes between Cuba and the world … read more »

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Pope condemns graft in Africa

November 20, 2011 by benim

Ouidah – Pope Benedict XVI has labelled Aids an “ethical problem” and condemned corruption as he laid out a vision for his Church’s future in Africa on his second visit to the continent. Benedict signed off on a 135-page map … read more »

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Pope brings message of hope to Africa

November 16, 2011 by benim

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI brings a message of hope to Africa when he begins a three-day visit to Benin on Friday to meet Catholic leaders and pilgrims from across the continent. The highlight of the pope’s second trip … read more »

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Catholics debate pope’s condom remarks

November 21, 2010 by benim

MANILA, Philippines — Some church members in Southeast Asia’s largest Roman Catholic nation praised Pope Benedict XVI for saying condom use might be justified in some cases, though Filipino bishops stressed Sunday the church leader still opposes contraceptives. Speaking to … read more »

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