Archive for September 8, 2019

Pope Francis arrives for Mass in Antananarivo, Madagascar Sept. 8, 2019.?w=200&h=150

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In Madagascar, Pope Francis says that joy lightens the demands of discipleship

Pope Francis Sunday told Catholics in Madagascar that following Jesus can be demanding, but that Christ calls his disciples to... Read more

Pope Francis and Fr. Pedro Opeka, CM in Akamasoa, the "City of Friendship," Madagascar?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis asks for prayers in Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’

Pope Francis Sunday visited the “City of Friendship,” a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been... Read more

Pope Francis greets crowds in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Sept. 8, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to Madagascar religious: To avoid discouragement, focus on praising God

In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on... Read more

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