Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis' messages against inequality and colonialism appealed to many people in African countries.

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster.

Africans remember Pope Francis as a Christian leader who had the continent at heart

Pope Francis visited 10 countries during his five apostolic trips to Africa, and was "a profound source of inspiration" to the continent's people, recalled one cardinal.

Pope Francis seen as strong promoter of Eastern Catholic traditions, liturgy, mission

A deacon prays in front of an icon as Pope Francis visits the Eastern Catholic Protection of the Mother of God Church in Budapest, Hungary, April 29, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) Eastern Catholic leaders are remembering Pope Francis for bringing significant attention to their churches and traditions throughout his papacy, in a legacy marked by fraternity and many firsts, while marked with some tensions at times. The late pope was “a fan of th…

In the Congo, he spoke to the president in his conscience, and over the Sahara, he asked fellow travellers to pray for refugees in the desert.

The capital of Central African Republic had been devastated by interfaith violence before Pope Francis' visit in 2015, its streets were marked by fear and division.