Saint. Josephine Bakhita, born in Darfur (Sudan) in 1869, died in Schio (Italy) 8 February 1947, was canonized by the Pope in the Vatican, calling her Our Universal Sister. This amazingly strong women made it from an ill-treated slave to a unifying symbol for African Catholics and women.
There are 3 to my knowledge:
St. Benedict the African, St. Peter Claver, St. Martin de Porres are the Patron Saints of African Americans.
St. Denis of Paris is not the patron saint of any African country.
He is the patron saint of Nigeria.
Yes. He was born as a Roman citizen in north Africa. However, he was not a black African.
Saint Paul African Union Methodist Church was created in 1900.
St. Katharine Drexel dedicated her life to education and social justice for African Americans and Native Americans in the United States. She used her wealth and resources to establish schools and provided educational opportunities for marginalized communities. She was known for her commitment to promoting racial equality and empowering underserved populations through education.
Saint Katharine Drexel
Yes, he was born and raised in North Africa.
African slaves
Affranchis and African slaves rebelling against French rule in Saint-Domingue
Jamestown is the capital city of Saint Helena in Africa.
Almost everyone
Africa is a big place, with a lot MORE than one language.