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Covid-19: As cases rise, faith gets tested in Africa

On: September 5, 2020

Kampala, Sep 5, 2020: The Covod-19 pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they will lose followers, and funding, as restrictions on gatherings continue. Some evangelical Christian leaders in Uganda have launched a campaign with the now-universal phrase of protest: “I can”t breathe.” TheirContinue Reading

Pope Francis praises Vodafone’s instant schools for Africa

By: Matters India

On: October 7, 2016

In: International

As Pope Francis met with the directors of the Vodafone Foundation Wednesday, in a private audience, he gave a thumbs-up to the group’s initiative – Instant Schools For Africa. Pope Francis, however, encouraged Vodafone to consider offering Africa “digital access to the sacred texts of various religions” in local languages.Continue Reading