Pope Francis’ Enduring Legacy in Africa | EWTN News Nightly

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Africa is home to about a fifth of the global Catholic population and is becoming a critical center for the faith. In the past year alone, over seven million Africans have converted to Catholicism, according to the Vatican, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for the Church. Through his multiple visits, Pope Francis spoke passionately about peace, reconciliation, and social justice. His deep respect for the resilience of African communities was evident, especially in powerful gestures such as kneeling to kiss the feet of the nation's president and his political rival. Father Bosco joins to reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy in Africa—how his presence, words, and symbolic actions resonated across the continent. Fr. Bosco shares the significance of the Pope's visit to an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, where he told residents, "The Pope is with you." Fr. Bosco also reflects on the changes he has witnessed among the faithful in Africa and whether he believes we may see an African pope in the near future. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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• Perseverance