Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing Catholic populations in the world and has over 250 million Catholics.

Gathered in a Vatican audience hall, Francis thanked the 70-plus doctors, nurses and administrators and asked them for their continued prayers. “Thank you for everything you did,” Francis said ...

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Gathered in a Vatican audience hall, Francis thanked the 70-plus doctors, nurses and administrators and asked them for their continued prayers. “Thank you for everything you did,” Francis said ...