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Change the world, don’t just gripe about it, pope tells young people
Tens of thousands of people of all ages were gathered for the vigil on the wide-open diocesan field at Soamandrakizay Sept. 7; the older folks came because the pope was scheduled to celebrate Mass there the next morning.
Help the poor, protect the environment, pope says in Madagascar
In Madagascar, where the destruction of the environment and the suffering of the poor are inextricably bound, Pope Francis urged government officials to promote development projects that protect nature.
Bahamian Catholic school administrator describes current desperation
An interim parish administrator and assistant principal of the St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, Bahamas, said his school was in ruins and the island is in a desperate state following Hurricane Dorian.
Red hat for Rabat gives greater visibility to minority church in Morocco
Though Cardinal-designate Cristobal Lopez Romero, the 67-year-old archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, was born in Spain, his dual citizenship with Paraguay has meant his friends in that South American country have been celebrating the fact that he will be their nation's first cardinal.
Vatican archivist, award-winning poet, to be made a cardinal
Like many others who were named cardinals by Pope Francis, Cardinal-designate Jose Tolentino Calaca de Mendonca was caught off guard when he found out about his appointment.
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe independence leader and ruler, dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe to independence from Britain in 1980 and then crushed his opposition during nearly four decades of rule, always liked to be seen as a devout Catholic.
Pope leaves Mozambique urging reconciliation, care for one another
When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it -- even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where political tensions have led to violence, war and death, Pope Francis said.
Death toll in Bahamas likely higher than reported, local resident says
The estimated death toll of 23 from Hurricane Dorian is likely to rise if and when members of the Haitian immigrant community are accounted for, said a local attorney. The Haitians' settlements were reportedly washed away.
Pope to Mozambique church workers: Move forward, don’t be afraid
The Catholic Church's ministers -- including catechists and bishops -- are called to be realistic, to treasure the Christian identity and to never be afraid to move forward and try new ways to bring the Gospel to life, Pope Francis said.
Pope in Mozambique talks peace, politics and young people’s dreams
With a courtesy and solemnity seldom seen at a gathering of opposing political leaders, Mozambican politicians came together a month before their general election to welcome Pope Francis and pledge to work for peace and the common good.