Francis began the second day of his visit to Africa with a direct appeal to the warring groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo to put down their weapons and forgive one another.
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Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.
Pope Francis Says Homosexuality Is Not a Crime, but Is a Sin
In an interview with The Associated Press, the pope said the church should do more to end laws that criminalize same-sex relations.
Your Thursday Briefing: A Russian Military Shake-Up
Also, Brazil investigates the riots and Australia reacts to Cardinal George Pell’s death.
George Pell, Cardinal Whose Abuse Conviction Was Overturned, Dies at 81
An adviser to Pope Francis and a prominent figure in Australia, Cardinal Pell went to prison on charges of abusing two boys in the 1990s, but a higher court later acquitted him.
Vatican Pledges to Look Into Emanuela Orlandi Disappearance
Vatican officials said they would reopen a cold case that has gripped Italians, spawned countless theories and been the subject of a Netflix documentary series.
Benedict’s Burial Leaves Francis Alone, and Unbound
Liberal supporters of Francis, a pope never shy about exercising power, now anticipate a late-breaking season of change.
Church Lays Benedict to Rest, if Not Its Divisions
An extraordinary period for the modern church ended with Francis presiding over the funeral of his retired predecessor. Some conservatives found the ceremony too modest for their standard-bearer.
Some Find Fault With Francis’ Homily for Benedict
The former pope’s supporters, who include conservatives, said Francis’ approach seemed paltry in comparison to Benedict’s homily at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Pope Francis’ Homily for Benedict Calls Him a ‘Faithful Friend’ of Jesus
Pope Francis’ short speech honored the former pontiff, whose life’s work was meditating on the life of Jesus, and who faced many challenges before retiring in 2013.