Pope Emeritus Benedict's Trip to Africa, March 2009

During Pope Emeritus Benedict's visit to Africa, he visited a continent that has both ancient ties to the Catholic Church and new exuberance for the faith. If the tradition is true, the roots of Catholicism in Africa are about as old as they are in Europe. Relive his journey with these online resources.

From OSV Newsweekly, March 1, 2009 issue:

In Focus section: African continent deeply rooted in faith

Papal visits to Africa by Thomas J. Craughwell

Introducing Africa's unknown saints by Brian J. Lowney

Other news sources for the trip

Apostolic Journey to Cameroon and Angola (Vatican site)

EWTN's Papal Visit to Africa

Catholic News Service coverage of the trip

The Vatican Channel on YouTube