Pope Makes Final Stop On Africa Trip, In Central African Republic
The Pope preached reconciliation Sunday in Central African Republic, a country that has seen clashes between Christian and Muslim militias.
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'Purple Rain' — As Retold In A Language Without A Word For Purple
Prince's '80s-era classic has gotten a modern update — in Niger. Directed by Christopher Kirkley, starring the nomadic Tuareg people, this Purple Rain remake drops the kissing but keeps the attitude.
Pope Arrives In Uganda On His Visit Through 'The Continent Of Hope'
Pope Francis heads to Uganda on the second leg of his first-ever Africa visit. The country has been hit by attacks from Islamist extremists; the pontiff is urging reconciliation and forgiveness.
Dear Pope Francis, As You Visit Uganda, Here's What You Should Know
The pope arrives in the country on Friday. Commentators James Kassaga Arinaitwe and Viviane Rutabingwa give him a crash course in the country's issues.
Pope Visits Nairobi Slum; Urges Africa's Governments To Help Those In Poverty
Pope Francis travels from Kenya to Uganda on Friday — the second stop on his trip to Africa. The pope began the day in a place world leaders more typically ignore — the impoverished slums of Nairobi.
During Pope's First Stop In Africa, Climate's On His Mind
Pope Francis is making his first-ever trip to Africa, where he is stopping in Kenya, then Uganda and the Central African Republic. All three nations are dealing with issues related to religious extremism.
New Report Says Child Brides In Africa Could More Than Double By 2050
UNICEF is warning that the number of underage girls marrying in Africa could increase 250 percent to 310 million over the next 35 years.
Authorities Identify Suicide Bomber In Deadly Tunisia Bus Attack
Tunisian authorities identified the bomber as a 27-year-old Tunisian man named Houssem Abdelli. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pope Francis Encourages Christian, Muslim Leaders To Be 'Prophets For Peace'
Pope Francis is in Kenya at the start of his first trip to Africa. His message: religious tolerance and help the poor. The pope celebrated an open-air mass in the Kenyon capital Nairobi on Thursday.
Peace Corps Volunteer To Have Turkey-Free But Thankful Thanksgiving
This year, in Ghana, I understand what it means to be truly thankful. Even if there isn't any stuffing.