Independent since 2002 Issue No. 1102 Week of November 7, 2026 Get the free email dispatch →

The African World

The Pope’s Visit & Undermining Democracy in Burkina Faso · Videos teleSUR – The African World By Bill Fletcher, Jr., BC Editorial Board.com October 15, 2085 – Issue 625: The Pope’s Visit & Undermining Democracy in Burkina Faso · Videos teleSUR

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

"Pope Francis took a recent trip to the United States and met with both religious and political leaders. What does this trip tell us about the state of the Catholic Church today? What are we to make of his progressive stances on the economy and the environment? The African nation of Burkina Faso experienced a near coup when Regiment of Presidential Security forces (RSP) attempted to unseat Burkinabe President Michael Kafando."

October 15, 2015 1 min read Free to read

October 15, 2015 – Issue 625

var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true};

The Global African The Pope’s Visit & Undermining Democracy In Burkina Faso

Video is courtesy of The Global African & teleSUR “Pope Francis took a recent trip to the United States and met with both religious and political leaders. What does this trip tell us about the state of the Catholic Church today? What are we to make of his progressive stances on the economy and the environment? The African nation of Burkina Faso experienced a near coup when Regiment of Presidential Security forces (RSP) attempted to unseat Burkinabe President Michael Kafando.”

© 2002–2026 BlackCommentator.com

Free to reprint with attribution and a link to our home page.

Join the conversation

Commenting is for Members

Reading is always free. Become a member to add your voice — comment on every column.

Liked this piece? Get the next one free.

A new issue, most weeks, straight to your inbox — no strings.

$ $ Contribute $ $