Tag: Madagascar
The Gospel at work in the terrible slums of Madagascar
Fr Pedro Opeka, who visited Sydney recently on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his ordination, knows all about poverty in his adopted country. A 77-year-old Argentinian missionary, a Vincentian priest with a Slovenian background, he has spent the last 36 years living and working on one of Africa’s largest and most polluting rubbish tips, on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital.
Sydney’s link to Nobel Peace Prize nominee
Local Catholics' joy as a man whose work they have supported for years is considered for prize.
Pope reveals African priorities
The environment and greater solidarity were among concerns raised by Pope Francis in Africa.
