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African prelates more prominent in Vatican under Pope Benedict

December 11, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI has frequently praised the vigor of the Church in Africa, and indicated his special interest in the growth of the Church there. L'Espresso observes that Vatican appointments have testified to the Pope's interest. There are more African cardinals, more African-born prelates in Roman Curia, and more at the higher levels of the Vatican diplomatic corps.

 

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Sat27 September
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Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), who was born in Gascony, France, and died in Paris. He studied theology at Toulouse and was ordained a priest in 1600. As a young priest he fell into the hands of Mohammedan pirates who carried him off to Africa. After his return to…

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