Pope to visit Kenya, Uganda and Central African Republic

[Colin]

Visit to the Anglican Shrine of the Martyrs of Namugongo......

 

[S.ilvio]

I just saw his solemn visit to the Anglican Shrine on the TV. Simple visits like this mean so much in settings like Africa where reminders of what unites Christians far outweighs what divides them means so much...

 

[Colin]

Pope Francis vists the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo and presides over Mass for the Martyrs of Uganda.......

 

[Colin]

I just saw his solemn visit to the Anglican Shrine on the TV. Simple visits like this mean so much in settings like Africa where reminders of what unites Christians far outweighs what divides them means so much...

I agree , Pete .

Anglican and Catholic martyrs united in death for believing in the one Lord .

Pope Francis spoke about an "ecumenism of blood" during the Mass following this visit to the Anglican shrine .

What a disservice is done to the memory of such martyrs when Christians indulge in petty squabbles .

 

[Colin]

Meeting with the young people at Kololo Air Strip in Kampala.......

 

[Colin]

Pope Francis visits the House of Charity of Nalukolongo.......

 

[Colin]

Meeting with Priests, Men and Women Religious and Seminarians gathered in the Cathedral........

 

[Colin]

Farewell ceremony at the Airport of Entebbe........

 

[S.ilvio]

I agree , Pete .

Anglican and Catholic martyrs united in death for believing in the one Lord .

Pope Francis spoke about an "ecumenism of blood" during the Mass following this visit to the Anglican shrine .

What a disservice is done to the memory of such martyrs when Christians indulge in petty squabbles .

So true. I see Pope Francis will be in the CAF today. Going where most Western politicians fear to venture...

 

[Colin]

So true. I see Pope Francis will be in the CAF today. Going where most Western politicians fear to venture...

Yes , he's arrived there .

I was listening to the BBC news on the radio this morning . There is concern about the Pope's safety , but apparently he has said that he would arrive by parachute if necessary .

Pope Francis visits the Refugee Camp of the St. Sauveur Parish of Bangui in the CAF.....

 

[Colin]

Started on Nov 29, 2015
Holy Mass with Priests, Men and Women Religious, Catechists and young people gathered in the Cathedral of Bangui and opening of the Holy Door. At the end of the Mass, the Holy Father administers the Sacrament of Reconciliation to some young people and participates in the Prayer Vigil in the esplanade in front of the Cathedral.......

 

[Colin]

Holy Mass celebrated at Barthélémy Boganda Stadium in the Central African Republic........