Pope closes synod, urges justice in Africa. (Pope John Paul II)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: September 29, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Pope John Paul II closed the African Synod of Bishops and spoke about spiritual and social issues. He stressed the importance of family and called for the evangelization of Africa, better treatment for refugees, and an end to the civil wars.

NAIROBI, Kenya Visiting Africa for the 11th time, Pope John Paul II outlined an ambitious pastoral plan of action for the continent and said its struggling peoples need the church as their "good Samaritan."

In stops in Cameroon, South Africa and Kenya, the pope formally closed the African Synod of Bishops and urged church personnel to give ...

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