Pope embarks on African tour, a strategic continent for Catholicism

From April 13 to 23, Pope Léon XIV is set to visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. The trip symbolizes the shift in the center of gravity of the Catholic Church, whose future now lies in Africa.

On Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms

Leo’s early papacy has been defined largely by his response to President Donald Trump but a 10-day trip, starting Monday, will let the pope focus on spreading the faith.

By Anthony Faiola, Rael Ombuor, Rachel Chason

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.

By The Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV begins a four-nation African visit Monday, traveling to the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church on his fourth foreign trip.

Africa to complement, not replace, Middle East oil for Seoul amid Hormuz risks: report

지면에 ******* 이하로 빼주세요. Africa should be viewed not as a replacement for Middle Eastern crude but as a supplementary source that can help South Korea diversify risk in its oil import structure, according to a recent report released by the state-run Institute for National Security Strategy. The report said African crude could serve as a practical option linking short-term crisis response with longer-term efforts to improve the resilience of South Korea’s import structure, as concerns grow over disr

By The Korea Herald

Monday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, rain, damaging winds expected across 5 provinces - News24

Monday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, rain, damaging winds expected across 5 provinces  News24

Let no one threaten the Pope!, By Wole Olaoye

…it is the duty of the pope to speak truth to power, no matter how bitter. Pope Leo XIV has always defended the poor, refugees, and others who have no one to speak for them. As the first American Pope, Leo XIV has shown that his commitment to truth and human dignity transcends ideology, race, […] The post Let no one threaten the Pope!, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ololade Bamidele

Elon Musk accuses South Africa of racism over Starlink licence block

Elon Musk claims his Starlink South Africa license is blocked due to racist BEE policies requiring 30% Black ownership, a charge officials deny. Read More: https://punchng.com/elon-musk-accuses-south-africa-of-racism-over-starlink-licence-block/

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