Pope Francis in Mozambique

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Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 11, 2019.

Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa

Sep 11, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Maputo, Mozambique Sept. 6, 2019.

Pray for your enemies, Pope Francis tells Mozambican Catholics

Sep 6, 2019

Jesus calls his followers to a high standard – to forgive their enemies, to pray for those who have hurt... Read more

Zimpeto DREAM HIV/AIDS clinic in Maputo, Mozambique.

Pope commends Mozambican HIV clinic community as Good Samaritans

Sep 6, 2019

Visiting the Zimpeto health clinic Friday, Pope Francis told the community that their care for the suffering recalls for him... Read more

Youth perform a dance in the Maxaquene Pavilion in Maputo before the arrival of Pope Francis Sept. 5, 2019.

Do not let go of joy, Pope Francis urges youth in Mozambique

Sep 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encouraged young people of different faiths in Mozambique Thursday to not give up in the face of their... Read more

Pope Francis greets Filipe Nyusi, the president of Mozambique, in Maputo Sept. 5, 2019.

Peace requires perseverance, Pope Francis tells Mozambican authorities

Sep 5, 2019

In his opening speech in Mozambique Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the country’s authorities to work diligently for peace.  Read more

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