Pope ends Kenya visit defending rights of poor, denouncing tribalism
NAIROBI, Kenya - The wealth of residents of the poorest neighbourhoods ringing big cities around the world will never be quoted on the stock exchange, even though their wealth gives life and joy to millions of people, Pope Francis said.
Choice is clear, Pope says: Protect environment or destroy it
NAIROBI, Kenya - The international community is facing a stark and serious choice, "either to improve or to destroy the environment," Pope Francis said, referring to the Paris Climate Conference.
Belief in God seen in respect, unity, service, Pope says in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya - Respect, unity and service are the foundations of a strong family, a solid democracy and a healthy response to the gift of faith — any faith, Pope Francis told the people of Kenya.
Homily at the Mass on the campus of the University of Nairobi
Thursday, November 26, 2015 - Nairobi
10 a.m. Mass on the campus of the University of Nairobi.
Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis
Nairobi, Central Park
Thursday, November 26, 2015
God’s word speaks to us in the depths of our heart. Today God tells us that we belong to him. He made us, we are his family, and he will always be there for us. “Fear not”, he says to us, “I have chosen you and I promise to give you my blessing” (cf. Is 44:2).
Arriving in Kenya, Pope says tolerance, respect are keys to peace
NAIROBI, Kenya - With security concerns looming over his visit, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya Nov. 25 urging tolerance and respect among people of different religions and different ethnic groups.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis embarks Wednesday on his first trip to Africa, visiting three countries in a papal tour overshadowed by security concerns.