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May 11, 2015

Church must promote dialogue, education, families in Africa, Pope says

Children gather around a South African helicopter that dropped food supplies to families affected by flooding in Quelimane, Mozambique, Jan. 20. Pope Francis urged the Togo bishops to spend time with their people to share the positive aspects of family life, such as a culture of new life and respect for elders, in Africa.

VATICAN CITY - Promoting dialogue, education and strong families, the Catholic Church in Africa fulfills its mission to proclaim God's love and to work for the common good, Pope Francis said in separate meetings with the bishops of Mozambique and of Togo.

Published in International
March 21, 2015

Barbaric practices act moving forward

Defence Minister Jason Kenney

OTTAWA - The Conservative government is pressing ahead with its controversial Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act, Bill S-7, voting March 12 to limit the time for debate.

Published in Canada