The bishops said they were deeply concerned that a South African withdrawal will “influence and encourage other African countries to leave the court en masse.”

The vice chancellor had to be escorted out of the church, over the sanctuary and through the back entrance, protected by clergy, peace monitors and organizers of the meeting.

Father Pugin had been shot in the face with a rubber bullet by the South African Police.

Some stand behind the students while others have condemned their actions as “criminal” and “thuggery.”

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The church is vibrant and 25 percent of the population of Africa, which is now 1.2 billion, is under the age of 25.

“The nuncio is here to help build communion between the local church and Pope Francis.”

“Maybe we did not have a problem, but an opportunity with the gift of those more than 100 people who want to witness with their lives [to] the presence of the risen Lord among us.”

“We are deeply saddened to hear of war rhetoric by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters” Bishop Gabuza said.

Two power-hungry individuals may drag the country deeper into crisis for their own selfish gain.