Pope Francis To Africa
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Diplomacy Likely To Trump Geography In Choice Of New Pope
A non-European pope would make sense, given that Catholicism is growing in Africa and Asia, while church attendance is dropping in Europe.
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21 Killed In Attack by South Sudanese On The Eve Of Pope's Visit
At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said.
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Pope Francis' Decision To Cancel Africa Trip Fuels Rumours Over Resignation
Experts say the rumours within the insular Roman Curia are nothing new, and often fuelled by those with an interest.
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Pope Francis' Safe Trip to Central African Republic Boosts Peace Hopes
The man who persuaded Pope Francis to visit Central African Republic (CAR) voiced relief today that the trip had passed off safely and hailed its success as a boost to hopes for lasting peace in the conflict-scarred country.
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Pope Francis to Visit Mosque in Conflict-Ridden Central Africa
Pope Francis is set to visit a mosque in a flashpoint area of the Central African Republic's capital today, as he wraps up his first visit to the continent.
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Dialogue Only Way Forward for Improving Indo-Pak Relations: Ban-Ki-moon
Improved relations between India and Pakistan could create a more conducive environment for the two nations to stem the threat posed by terrorism, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said, asserting that dialogue is the only way for them to resolve the differences.
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'Lay Down Your Weapons', Pope Francis Tells Warring Sides in Central African Republic
Pope Francis today urged the warring sides in Central African Republic to lay down their weapons on a landmark visit to a country ripped apart by sectarian strife.
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Pope Francis Heads to Central African Republic With Peace Message
Pope Francis travels Sunday to Central African Republic, making the final stop of his first trip to Africa in a country where violence between Christian and Muslim militants has forced nearly 1 million from their homes over the last two years and created a divided capital.
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Central African Republic Steps Up Security Ahead of Pope Visit
French and U.N. armoured vehicles and tanks jostled with ramshackle yellow taxis on the congested streets of Central African Republic's capital on Saturday as security was beefed up a day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
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Huge Crowds Cheer as Pope Francis Arrives in Uganda on Africa Tour
Pope Francis landed in Uganda today on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, with huge crowds, choirs and dancers celebrating as he touched down.
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Diplomacy Likely To Trump Geography In Choice Of New Pope
A non-European pope would make sense, given that Catholicism is growing in Africa and Asia, while church attendance is dropping in Europe.
-
21 Killed In Attack by South Sudanese On The Eve Of Pope's Visit
At least 21 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan on the eve of a visit by Pope Francis to encourage peace in the conflict-ridden country, local authorities said.
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Pope Francis' Decision To Cancel Africa Trip Fuels Rumours Over Resignation
Experts say the rumours within the insular Roman Curia are nothing new, and often fuelled by those with an interest.
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Pope Francis' Safe Trip to Central African Republic Boosts Peace Hopes
The man who persuaded Pope Francis to visit Central African Republic (CAR) voiced relief today that the trip had passed off safely and hailed its success as a boost to hopes for lasting peace in the conflict-scarred country.
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Pope Francis to Visit Mosque in Conflict-Ridden Central Africa
Pope Francis is set to visit a mosque in a flashpoint area of the Central African Republic's capital today, as he wraps up his first visit to the continent.
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Dialogue Only Way Forward for Improving Indo-Pak Relations: Ban-Ki-moon
Improved relations between India and Pakistan could create a more conducive environment for the two nations to stem the threat posed by terrorism, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said, asserting that dialogue is the only way for them to resolve the differences.
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'Lay Down Your Weapons', Pope Francis Tells Warring Sides in Central African Republic
Pope Francis today urged the warring sides in Central African Republic to lay down their weapons on a landmark visit to a country ripped apart by sectarian strife.
-
Pope Francis Heads to Central African Republic With Peace Message
Pope Francis travels Sunday to Central African Republic, making the final stop of his first trip to Africa in a country where violence between Christian and Muslim militants has forced nearly 1 million from their homes over the last two years and created a divided capital.
-
Central African Republic Steps Up Security Ahead of Pope Visit
French and U.N. armoured vehicles and tanks jostled with ramshackle yellow taxis on the congested streets of Central African Republic's capital on Saturday as security was beefed up a day before the arrival of Pope Francis.
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Huge Crowds Cheer as Pope Francis Arrives in Uganda on Africa Tour
Pope Francis landed in Uganda today on the second leg of a landmark trip to Africa, with huge crowds, choirs and dancers celebrating as he touched down.
