Tag Archives: Vatican City

Zimbabwe’s President Calls for African Pope Visit

March 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(AP) Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe says he wants Pope Francis to visit Africa because he is “a man of God who will be praying for all of us, praying for the sinful world to repent.” Mugabe attended the Pope’s inaugural … read more »

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‘Gay marriages a threat’ – Pope

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Pope Benedict XVI on Friday weighed in on a heated debate over gay marriage, criticising new concepts of the traditional family and warning that in the fight for the family, mankind itself is at stake. “In the fight for the … read more »

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Peace still elusive in Africa – Pope

January 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said peace and reconciliation in Africa remained a “distant” goal, pointing to anti-Christian attacks in northern Nigeria that have killed dozens of people in recent days. “On the continent of Africa … … 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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Pope John Paul beatified before huge crowd

May 1, 2011 by benim

The late Pope John Paul moved a major step closer to sainthood on Sunday at a joyous ceremony that drew more than a million people, the largest crowd in Rome since his funeral six years ago. “From now on Pope … read more »

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Mugabe leaves for Vatican to attend beatification

April 30, 2011 by benim

HARARE — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has left for Vatican City to attend Sunday’s beatification ceremony for late pope John Paul II, local media said on Saturday. “President Mugabe left Harare last night to attend the beatification – the last … read more »

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The saint and the sinner: Tyrant Robert Mugabe invited to beatification ceremony for Pope John Paul II

April 29, 2011 by benim

Rome Tyrant Robert Mugabe is among VIPs who will attend the beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II this weekend, it emerged today. The Zimbabwean dictator has been slammed by the international community for driving his country to poverty and … read more »

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Pope sends envoy to Ivory Coast

March 31, 2011 by benim

Vatican City – Pope Benedict XVI is sending a top Vatican official to Ivory Coast to encourage a peaceful solution to the political chaos that has killed hundreds and forced one million people to flee their homes since disputed elections … read more »

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Egypt recalls Vatican ambassador over Pope’s remarks

January 11, 2011 by benim

Egypt has recalled its ambassador to the Vatican for consultation after Pope Benedict XVI urged the country to do more to protect its Christian minority. In an address to ambassadors at the Vatican on Monday, the Pope cited recent attacks … read more »

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To fight Somali piracy, find a government to work with

January 3, 2011 by benim

As a step toward restoring order in Somalia, a former nation-state that disintegrated in 1991, the international community should explore ways of granting limited recognition to the part of it known as Somaliland. The world is giving disproportionate effort to … read more »

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Pope condemns intolerance toward Christians in New Year

January 1, 2011 by benim

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians to remain strong in the face of intolerance and violence in a New Year’s appeal Saturday that came hours after a bomb blast outside an Egyptian church killed 21 people as worshippers … read more »

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‘Rocket Richard’ of religion canonized

October 17, 2010 by benim

In an elaborate ceremony under a beautiful autumn sky in Italy, a humble Quebec cleric was recognized as a saint. The Roman Catholic Church canonized Brother Andre on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, the first Canadian to … read more »

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