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10/27/2009 - Coming of Age in Africa, and Elsewhere

The Synod on Africa wrapped up on Sunday, and here are Benedict's closing remarks: Papal Homily at Close of Africa Synod. Yesterday, Phil Lawler posted an In Depth Analysis which covers the key Synod themes: African Catholicism comes of age: the Synod message.

Apparently Africa is not the only part of the Church coming of age. You may recall my recent commentaries on the increasing forcefulness of Vatican diplomats. For different (and more important) reasons, Phil also sees ample evidence that the pontificate of Benedict XVI is heating up: Pope picking up steam?...

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