Pope Francis has warned of a “catastrophic” outcome if vested interests blocked an agreement to tackle climate change at the UN talks opening in Paris next week. “In a few days, an important meeting on climate change will be held in Paris… It would be sad, and I dare say even catastrophic, were particular interests […]
Day: 27 November 2015
Work together for Peace, Pope Tells Religious Leaders
Pope Francis has called upon interreligious leaders to work together for peace. Speaking today during a meeting with interreligious and ecumenical leaders at the apostolic nunciature in Nairobi on his second day of Apostolic and state visit to the country, Pope Francis said while ecumenical relationships can be demanding, they are not optional. “…ecumenical and […]
Thousands turn up for First Papal Mass in Africa
Pope Francis celebrated a historic Mass in Kenya on November 26, a day declared a national public holiday on his first visit as a pontiff to Africa. The Mass was held at the University of Nairobi grounds and brought together faithful from all the dioceses in Kenya, archbishops and bishops from AMECEA region and Congo, […]