Pope in Congo & South Sudan

US leader says papal trip reminds Catholics of responsibilities to Africa

• Feb 1
• John Lavenburg

From colonial ally, church in Congo becomes an ‘institutional critic’

• Feb 1
• Ngala Killian Chimtom

Opening Africa trip, Pope rips exploitation of continent by global elites

• Jan 31
• Elise Ann Allen

Flying over the Sahara, pope prays for migrants who die in the desert

• Jan 31
• Elise Ann Allen

Top Ten Practicing Catholic countries: It’s an African story

• Jan 31
• John L. Allen Jr.

In Congo, South Sudan, Pope will see the Church on the frontlines

• Jan 31
• Elise Ann Allen

Pope heads to battered Congo, South Sudan as a herald of peace

• Jan 30
• Elise Ann Allen

South Sudan priest hopes papal visit will ‘close chapter’ on country’s chaos

• Jan 22
• Ngala Killian Chimtom

Ahead of Africa trip, pope dismisses security fears and condemns exploitation

• Jan 20
• Elise Ann Allen

Congo priest hopes Francis will address jarring contrast between resources, poverty

• Jan 18
• Ngala Killian Chimtom