Index of John Allen's Africa synod coverage

Oct. 07, 2009
By John L Allen Jr

Index of John Allen's Africa synod coverage

The synod ends: Real impact of African Synod may come inside the Church Oct. 27, 2009

A cry for debt cancellation from Ivory Coast Oct. 17, 2009

African bishop on Islam, oil , and why selling the Vatican is a stupid idea Oct. 16, 2009

What does the African synod mean for us? Oct. 16, 2009

This is a "word cloud" containing the most frequently used words in the post-discussion report which sums up more than 200 speeches made at the Synod of Bishops for Africa. The size of the word is proportionate to the number of times it appears in the text. Common words such as "and," "a" and "the" are not included. (CNS graphic/Emily Thompson)This is a "word cloud" containing the most frequently used words in the post-discussion report which sums up more than 200 speeches made at the Synod of Bishops for Africa. The size of the word is proportionate to the number of times it appears in the text. Common words such as "and," "a" and "the" are not included. (CNS graphic/Emily Thompson)
Looking at church's impact on Africa, Ghana archbishop says: 'We have failed' Oct. 14, 2009

Hearing the cry of women at the African Synod Oct. 14, 2009

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A conversation with Archbishop Wilton Gregory Oct. 13, 2009

UN hunger expert warns of empty cupboard in 21st century Oct. 13, 2009

Big guns in African church blast corrupt politics Oct. 12, 2009

Botswana, where African stereotypes go to die Oct. 11, 2009

Ghost of Maputo Protocol hangs over African Synod Oct. 11, 2009

In search of one good idea at the Synod of Bishops Oct. 10, 2009

Religious orders still giving a thousand lives for Africa Oct. 10, 2009

Women religious take the podium at Africa synod Oct. 09, 2009

The conservative half of the African soul finds its voice Oct. 08, 2009

An African package for church reform emerges at Synod Oct. 08, 2009

No sale yet on GMOs from African bishops Oct. 08, 2009

Without even showing up, Obama's a force at African Synod Oct. 07, 2009

Synod leaders: the church needs to get its house in order Oct. 06, 2009

Obama's election a 'divine sign,' African bishop tells synod Oct. 06, 2009

African cardinal on condoms and AIDS Oct. 05, 2009

Africa is no longer the 'Beggar of the World' Oct. 05, 2009

Africa’s dynamism real but also deceptive, cardinal says Oct. 05, 2009

Say hello to Africa's next great hope to be pope Oct. 05, 2009

To bongos and bass guitar, pope calls Africa an 'immense spiritual lung' Oct. 04, 2009

Expectations high for Africa synod Oct. 02, 2009

I prefer to take Mr. Allen's

Submitted by Craig B. McKee, Hong Kong (not verified) on Oct. 12, 2009.

I prefer to take Mr. Allen's coverage with a grain of salt, as well as compare and contrast it with other news sources:
e.g. www.zenit.org/english

ZENIT
The World Seen From Rome
WEEKLY - October 10, 2009

SYNOD OF BISHOPS
Rwandan Nun Tells Synod of True Reconciliation
Cardinal: "Spiritual Toxic Waste" Headed to Africa
Congolese Bishop Leaves Synod Early
African Prelates Expose National Problems
5 Continents Express Solidarity With Africa
Church Will Build Justice in Africa, Says Pope

They also present verbatims of the numerous interventions and leave me to draw my own conclusions:

http://www.zenit.org/article-27156?l=english

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