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Africa mourns Pope Francis, celebrates his legacy — and eyes the future

As Africa mourns the death of Pope Francis, worshippers and leaders across the continent are reflecting on the profound legacy he leaves behind — and speculating about the future leadership of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, who died Monday (21 April), is remembered for his unwavering advocacy for the poor, peace in conflict zones, and […]

Headlines Libya

Libya: Pope Francis calls for constructive dialogue, national reconciliation

Pope Francis Sunday called for new and convincing solutions to the issue plaguing Libya with the help of the international community, through constructive dialogue and national reconciliation, reports say. The head of Catholic Church was speaking from St. Peter’s square for his Sunday Angelus message. He expressed solidarity with the people of Libya, Ukraine and […]

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Nigeria claims attackers of Catholic Church on Pentecost were trained in Libya

A Nigerian governor has identified Libya as the training ground of the perpetrators of an armed attack on a Catholic church in the southwestern state of Ondo, Sunday. Al Wasat reports. Oluwarotimi Akridolo who rules the state where the attack took place said that the perpetrators of the armed attack on the church i were […]

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France: Moroccan Secret services tipped off French authorities on a terror act

Moroccan intelligence services warned French authority of the Tuesday terror act against Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray Roman Catholic Church which claimed the life of priest Jacques Hamel. Morocco sent the photo of the second attacker, French Magazine Marianne reports. Marianne in a Thursday report claimed that French authorities were sent on July 22; four days before the attack, […]