Pope Francis visits three Eastern African Countries

Saturday, November 28, 2015

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Pope Francis is in Eastern Africa this week and so we are joined by Kenyan Father Zachary King’aru to tell us about his country and this historic visit. Mark Matthews tells us about a time he met a pornography producer in Hollywood; Sebastian Gomes speaks with Stephen Colbert on Connect5 and we meet singer/songwriter Michael […]

Pope In Kenya: Address at Meeting with Young People

Friday, November 27, 2015

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On Friday, November 27, 2015, Pope Francis met with a crowd of young people in Nairobi, Kenya at Kasarani Stadium. Below you will find the transcript of Pope Francis’ unscripted remarks: Pope Francis’ Unscripted Address to Kenyan Youth Courtesy of Zenit International News Service Kenya, November 27, 2015 Thank you so much for this Rosary […]

Pope In Kenya: Address at St. Joseph the Worker Parish at Kangemi Slum

Friday, November 27, 2015

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On Friday, November 27, 2015, Pope Francis visited the poor neighborhood of Kangemi in Nairobi. Below you will find the full text of his prepared address: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Visit to Kangemi Friday, 27 November 2015 Thank you for welcoming me to your neighbourhood. I thank Archbishop Kivuva and Father Pascal for […]

Pope In Kenya: Address at UN Office in Nairobi

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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On Thursday, November 26, 2015, Pope Francis address the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Below you will find the full text of his prepared remarks: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Nairobi, Visit to U.N.O.N. Thursday, November 26, 2015 I would like to thank Madame Sahle-Work Zewde, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi, for […]

Pope In Kenya: Impromptu Address of Pope Francis during Meeting with Religious and Clergy

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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On Thursday, September 26, 2015, Pope Francis met with the clergy and religious men and women of Nairobi at a sports field at St. Mary’s School. The Holy Father set aside his prepared remarks and spoke from his heart in his mother tongue. Below you will find the full video footage of the delivery with […]

Pope In Kenya: Cardinal Njue of Nairobi Greeting during Mass

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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Following the conclusion of Mass at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, Cardinal Njue, Archbishop of Nairobi, gave the following greeting: Thank you, Holy Father, Pope Francis, for accepting our invitation to visit Kenya and for granting more than we requested during our Ad Limina Visit by making our beloved Country your first stop on your maiden […]

Pope In Kenya: Homily during Mass at the University of Nairobi

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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On Thursday, November 26, 2015, following the conclusion of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting with Kenyan Leaders, Pope Francis celebrated his first Mass in Kenya the University of Nairobi. Read the full text of his homily below: Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Nairobi, Central Park Thursday, 26 November 2015 God’s word speaks to us […]

Pope In Kenya: Address during Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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On Thursday, November 26, 2015, Pope Francis met with leaders and members of multiple faiths for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting in Kenya. Read the full text of the Holy Father’s address below: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting, Nairobi, Apostolic Nunciature Thursday, 26 November 2015 Dear Friends, I am grateful for […]

Pope In Kenya: Addresses of Religious Kenyan Leaders during Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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On Thursday, November 26, 2015, Pope Francis met with leaders and members of multiple faiths for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting in Kenya. Read the full text of his addresses given by Mons. Peter Kairo, Rev.do Dott. Eliud Wabukala and Prof. Abdulghafur H. S. El –Busaidy below: Mons. Peter Kairo, President of the Commision […]

A Catholic Response to the Paris Attacks: Peace as a Work of Penance

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Warren Schmidt

As I begin writing this, one week has passed since the series of terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13. I currently live about 6 km from the scene of the worst of the bloodshed of November 13: the Bataclan concert hall where 89 of the 129 deaths occurred. At about 10:15 that evening, I […]