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Africa's Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow

  • Written by Joseph Hellweg, Associate Professor of Religion, Affiliated Associate Professor of Anthropology, Florida State University
Africa's Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they growPope Francis at the Monument Mary Queen of Peace, in Port Louis, Mauritius on Sept. 9, 2019.AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino

Pope Francis has completed his seven-day tour of three East African countries: Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. It was a significant trip for a number of reasons.

During his visit, the pope spoke on issues of peace and...

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