Pope Francis revealed to Jesuits working in Congo that he twice refused to become a bishop. He said he took seriously the promise he made with all Jesuits to not seek offices of authority and power in the church. Francis met with Jesuits in Congo and in South Sudan during his visit to the two Read more
The people of Congo are more precious than any of the gems or minerals found in the earth beneath their feet, yet they have been slaughtered by warmongers and exploited by prospectors, Pope Francis said. “This country, so immense and full of life, this diaphragm of Africa, struck by violence like a blow to the Read more