Pope Condemns War, Tribalism In Africa

Angolans listen to Pope Benedict during Mass in Luanda, the capital.
He decried “clouds of evil” over Africa.


From L.A. Times:

Thousands turn out in Angola for last major event of his pilgrimage to the continent.

Luanda, Angola -- Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass on Sunday with hundreds of thousands of Angolans and decried the "clouds of evil" over Africa that have spawned war, tribalism and ethnic rivalry that he said condemned poor people to virtual slavery.

The biggest crowd of Benedict's first pilgrimage to Africa turned up in sweltering heat for the open-air service on the outskirts of the capital, Luanda. It was the last major event of his seven-day trip, ending today.

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More News On Pope Benedict XVI's Visit To Africa

Pope Tries to Send Ripples of Hope -- New York Times
Pope Calls for Reconciliation in War-Torn Africa -- Washington Post
Pope pleads for help for the poor as controversial Africa trip ends -- Times Online
Pope decries ‘clouds of evil’ over Africa -- Daily Dispatch Online

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