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Pope Francis greets Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, on Feb. 10, 2025. / Credit: Courtesy of the Grand Mosque of Paris

Paris Grand Mosque Rector Proposes to Pope Francis a Meeting Between Muslims and Christians

Feb 11, 2025

Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the pope.

The procession of “Our Lady of Trapani” in La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia, on Aug. 15, 2024. / Credit: Sts. Augustine and Fidelis Parish in La Goulette, Tunis

Marian Procession in Tunisia Brings Catholics and Muslims Together

Aug 26, 2024

Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring the Virgin Mary.

Muslim Leaders Condemn "disgraceful" Olympics Scene: It "offended us as much as them"

Jul 30, 2024

The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the “insults” against Jesus Christ, noting that Jesus is a respected figure in Islam.

Sister María del Carmen, a Mexican Combonian missionary who served in Sudan. | Credit: Ana Paula Morales/ACI Prensa

Muslims-Christians “peaceful coexistence” Possible in Sudan: Comboni Missionary Sister

Mar 18, 2023

Sister María del Carmen Galicia, a Mexican nun of the Comboni Missionary Sisters who worked in Sudan, an African country with a 97% Muslim population, stressed that “peaceful coexistence” is possible between the followers of Islam and Christianity.

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More than 128,000 Mourners Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica, Some Queuing for "about 5 hours"

Pope Francis and Africa: The Many Highs and a Moment of Misgiving

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Catholic Bishops in Eastern Africa Remember Pope Francis’ Passion for Synodal Church in Moving Eulogy

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Ahead of Rome Trip for Conclave, South Africa's Cardinal Recalls Pope Francis’ Impact on All, “not just” on Catholics

Pope Francis Leaves Legacy of Prolific Saint-Maker with 942 Canonizations, Two with Significant Impact on Africa

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Catholic Environmentalist in Kenya Lauds Growth of Global Movement Birthed from Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Document

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Delegation of South Sudan political leaders at the Vatican with Pope Francis in April 2019

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute

Bishop Michael Gobal Gokum of the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Nigeria. Credit: ACI Africa

“I feel very sad”: Nigerian Catholic Bishop Laments Massive Exodus in His Episcopal See amid Insecurity

Pope Francis Leaves Legacy of Prolific Saint-Maker with 942 Canonizations, Two with Significant Impact on Africa

Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the first day of viewing for Pope Francis on April 23, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Catholics Bid Final Farewell as Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica

Credit: Kati Dijane in South Africa

Ahead of Rome Trip for Conclave, South Africa's Cardinal Recalls Pope Francis’ Impact on All, “not just” on Catholics

“Champion of the poor”: African Heads of State Mourn Pope Francis’ Passing On

Let’s Protect Pope Francis’ Legacy by Fighting Injustice: Chadian Catholic Archbishop

Pope Francis's body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis is Brought to St. Peter’s Basilica: Photos

The Salus Populi Romani icon is displayed in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

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